Mikko Rantanen - NHL News & Rumors

After grind of Milan Cortina Games, Olympians chase rest to peak again ahead of Stanley Cup runs

NHL teams are managing their Olympic players carefully as the same stars now chase the Stanley Cup with little recovery time

2 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

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1 DAY AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

One of each in return Rantanen tallied a power-play goal, distributed a power-play assist and placed three shots on net in Saturday's 6-3 win over Pittsburgh.

Impact Rantanen picked up his pair of points on consecutive power plays midway through the second period. His power-play assist was his 50th helper of the year, which secured his fifth consecutive season with 50 assists or more. Overall, the 29-year-old winger has 21 goals, 71 points, 129 shots on net, 38 hits and 27 blocked shots through 55 games this season. Rantanen didn't miss a beat in his first game since sustaining a lower-body injury at the 2026 Winter Olympics. He should continue to provide elite-level fantasy production for the remainder of the regular season.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rantanaen scores in return from injured reserve, Stars top undermanned Penguins 6-3

Mikko Rantanen had a goal and an assist in his return from injured reserve and the Dallas Stars pulled away from the undermanned Pittsburgh Penguins 6-3

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Mikko Rantanen set to return from injury. Finally some good news for Rantanen who hasn't played an NHL game in nearly 2 months.

2 DAYS AGO • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Removed from IR Rantanen (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Following a 15-game absence, Rantanen appears ready to return to the lineup against Pittsburgh on Saturday. He has accounted for 20 goals, 69 points, 126 shots on net, 27 blocked shots and 38 hits across 54 appearances this season. Rantanen should occupy a top-six role and see time on the first power-play unit.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

The Dallas Stars are eager to get out of their late-season lull before the playoffs

The Dallas Stars are heading to playoffs as one of the first two teams in the NHL who have clinched a spot

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Ilya Sorokin shines against Stars to give the playoff-chasing Islanders a much-needed 2-1 win

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3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Stars GM Jim Nill delivers positive Mikko Rantanen injury update on Sunday | Sporting News Stars GM Jim Nill provided a positive update on Mikko Rantanen's recovery.

MARCH 22 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Nearing return to lineup General manager Jim Nill said Sunday that Rantanen (lower body) will be a full-time participant in practice going forward and will travel with the team for its upcoming four-game r...

Impact The Stars' road trip doesn't begin until Thursday on Long Island, and it concludes March 31 in Boston. LeVine also noted that the hope is for Rantanen to get back in the lineup for the last two games of the road trip, which gives the Finnish winger a target date of March 29 in Philadelphia. The 29-year-old has missed 12 straight games and remains on injured reserve after getting hurt in the 2026 Winter Olympics.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Wyatt Johnston scores shootout winner as Stars beat Avs 2-1 to tighten race for top spot in league

Jake Oettinger made 33 saves through overtime, Wyatt Johnston scored the shootout winner and the Dallas Stars beat the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 to tighten the race for first place in...

MARCH 19 • Associated Press

Dallas Stars receive positive news before Colorado Avalanche game | Sporting News For the first time since the Olympics, Dallas Stars forward Mikko Rantanen joined his teammates for practice.

MARCH 18 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Resumes skating Rantanen (lower body) has resumed skating, but his return to the lineup isn't imminent, per Owen Newkirk of DLLS Sports on Tuesday.

Impact Rantanen skated on his own Monday for the first time since suffering a lower-body injury at the 2026 Winter Olympics. He is still at least two weeks away from a potential return to the lineup, though his absence could be for longer than that. Rantanen remains on injured reserve, and he will miss his seventh straight game against Vegas on Tuesday.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Olympic injuries to Rantanen and Faksa affected how Dallas Stars approached NHL trade deadline

Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill says a couple of injuries during the Olympics affected how he approached this week's NHL trade deadline

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

Won't resume skating for 7-10 days Rantanen (lower body) will not resume skating for 7-10 days, Sam Nestler of DLLS Stars reports Friday.

Impact Rantanen will likely be out at least another two weeks at this point, with a return in the last week or so of March looking most likely if the rest of his recovery is smooth. The 29-year-old has already missed four games and will likely be sidelined for another eight or more. Mavrik Bourque continues to get top-six minutes in Rantanen's absence.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Stars get unfortunate Mikko Rantanen injury update | Sporting News It wasn't the best news for the Stars.

MARCH 6 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Likely out for more than two weeks Rantanen (lower body) will probably be out for more than two weeks, per Robert Tiffin of D Magazine on Friday.

Impact Rantanen was previously ruled out for a minimum of two weeks, and it seems that he will miss more than that minimum. He's on injured reserve after getting hurt Feb. 20 while playing for Finland at the 2026 Winter Games. The 29-year-old has 20 goals and 69 points in 54 appearances with Dallas in 2025-26.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Wild and Stars on playoff collision course in powerful Central Division as they chase NHL-best Avs

The Dallas Stars surged into the Olympic break on a six-game winning streak

FEBRUARY 25 • Associated Press

Mikko Rantanen and Josh Morrissey out extended time after Olympic injuries The National Hockey League is set to resume on Wednesday, but there are reports that two players will not be playing with their respective t...

FEBRUARY 25 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Set to miss at least two weeks Rantanen (lower body) will be out for a minimum of two weeks, according to Stars radio analyst Bruce LeVine on Tuesday.

Impact While an exact timeline for Rantanen's return remains unclear, he should be back before the end of the regular season. He is on injured reserve after getting hurt while representing Finland at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Rantanen sustained the injury in Friday's semifinal matchup against Canada. He has compiled 20 goals, 69 points, 126 shots on net, 27 blocked shots and 38 hits across 54 appearances this season.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Dallas Stars get bad news on Mikko Rantanen ahead of Olympic break return | Sporting News According to NHL.com, Rantanen suffered a lower-body injury.

FEBRUARY 23 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Surfaces on IR Rantanen (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Monday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Rantanen sustained the injury in Finland's semifinal loss to Canada on Friday at the 2026 Winter Olympics. There is no timeline in place for his return to the lineup, but he won't be available to play when the Stars return to action against Seattle on Wednesday. Rantanen has amassed 20 goals, 69 points, 126 shots on net, 27 blocked shots and 38 hits across 54 appearances this season.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Mikko Rantanen will miss at least 2 weeks for the Dallas Stars after getting hurt in the Olympics

Mikko Rantanen will miss at least two weeks for the Dallas Stars after sustaining a lower-body injury in the Olympics

FEBRUARY 23 • Associated Press

Expected to miss time Rantanen is expected to miss time after sustaining a lower-body injury at the 2026 Winter Olympics, Robert Tiffin of D Magazine reports Sunday.

Impact Rantanen suffered a lower-body injury late in Finland's semifinal loss to Canada on Friday, and he was unavailable for Saturday's bronze medal game. The issue is expected to cost him time once the NHL season resumes, but it isn't believed to be season-ending. Over 54 appearances for the Stars this year, Rantanen has recorded 20 goals, 49 assists, 87 PIM, 38 hits and 27 blocked shots while averaging 20:12 of ice time.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

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