The TV home of the Dallas Stars, Victory+, announced on Tuesday that the streaming service achieved a new viewership record during the March 8 matchup against the Edmonton Oilers. More than 165,000 digital-only viewers tuned in to watch the Stars take on the Oilers in what was the debut of newly-acquired blockbuster trade asset, Mikko Rantanen.

Following the trade and extension, the Stars sent their first message to the star winger. "Welcome to our Finnish Mafia, Mikko Rantanen," Dallas wrote. Rantanen becomes the fifth Finnish player on the Stars' roster. The four others include Mikael Grandlund, Roope Hintz, Miro Heiskanen and Esa Lindell.

The Dallas Stars are acquiring Mikko Rantanen from the Carolina Hurricanes and are signing the forward to an eight-year, $96 million contract extension, TSN reported on Friday.