Trade deadline acquisition Mikko Rantanen had a goal and an assist in his debut for Dallas, which had its four-game winning streak stopped. Wyatt Johnston, Jamie Benn and Matt Dumba also scored for the Stars. Jake Oettinger stopped 22 shots.
Mikko Rantanen exposed the Carolina Hurricanes in a Finnish interview after being traded to the Dallas Stars at the NHL deadline. Last night, Mikko Rantanen took part in his first game as a member of the Dallas Stars against the Edmonton Oilers.
Mikko Rantanen signed with the Dallas Stars after being traded from the Colorado Avalanche and briefly playing for the Carolina Hurricanes. He expressed his confidence in Dallas' team setup and his excitement about contributing to the Stars' playoff aspirations with his scoring and playmaking skills.
One day after the NHL Trade Deadline came and went, multiple reports surfaced, revealing that Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner was asked to waive his no-movement clause in an effort to land now-Dallas Stars forward Mikko Rantanen.
Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner declined a trade that included Mikko Rantanen at the NHL trade deadline and gave his reaction.