In a heated exchange, Nazem Kadri, now with the Calgary Flames, took a jab at his former team, the Colorado Avalanche, following Mikko Rantanen's stellar Game 3 performance for the Dallas Stars against the Winnipeg Jets. Kadri's tweet referenced 'keeping the dawgs,' which the Stars responded to with a dog emoji, igniting speculation about the rivalry. Rantanen, having moved from the Avalanche to the Stars, is proving his worth with an impressive 18 points in the playoffs, leading all players. This performance comes after Colorado's decision not to match the Stars' lucrative extension offer, leading Rantanen to express his desire to compete against the Avalanche.

The playoff series is intensifying, with Dallas currently leading 2-1 in the second round. Rantanen's determination to outshine his former team is palpable, as he openly stated a desire to 'jam it down Colorado’s throat' in hopes of facing them in the playoffs. The tension between the players and teams highlights the fierce nature of playoff hockey, as teams battle not just for victories but for personal and professional vindication.