Stars' Mikko Rantanen Ends Season With Torn MCL
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- Mikko Rantanen tore his MCL while representing Finland at the February Olympics, forcing him to miss 15 regular‑season games for the Dallas Stars.
- Mikko Rantanen returned for the final ten regular‑season contests, recording one goal and four assists, and added one goal and six assists in the Stars’ first‑round playoff loss to Minnesota.
- Jim Nill said the injury was “major,” that Rantanen won’t need surgery, and that a few extra weeks of rest would have helped him regain his pre‑injury form.
- Dallas Stars went the entire season without a full lineup, with multiple players—including Roope Hintz, Tyler Seguin, Miro Heiskanen, and Radek Faksa—missing time due to injuries.
- Jason Robertson faces restricted‑free‑agent status and Jamie Benn is undecided on an 18th season, leaving the Stars’ offseason roster and salary‑cap planning uncertain.
Why it matters: The Stars lose a top‑scoring winger for the postseason, weakening their offensive depth and forcing the front office to address roster gaps and contract decisions for Robertson and Benn before the salary‑cap deadline.
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