The Stars began Game 2 on Friday with a starting five of Mikko Rantanen, Roope Hintz, Mikael Granlund, Miro Heiskanen and Esa Lindell, all of whom are Finnish-born players. According to the Stars’ social media account, it’s the first time since the NHL began tracking starters that a team put out five Finns to begin a game.

The Dallas Stars handled their business during Game 1 against the Edmonton Oilers, winning 6-3. Based on the tale of the tape, the Stars seem to be a 2nd-half team. The Oilers dominated the first two periods,