Mikko Rantanen: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

NHL Rumors: Teams Laying The Groundwork for a Potential Trade

The subject Quinn Hughes is not going away. It might ramp up even more as we approach this weekend, as the Vancouver Canucks take on the New Jersey Devils.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / December 8

Rantanen Nets Shootout Winner as Stars Outlast Penguins 3-2

Sunday night at American Airlines Center turned into a fierce, low-scoring showdown between the Penguins and the Stars, ultimately becoming a battle of elite goaltending that required a shootout to decide the winner.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 5

Stars' home dominance of Sharks continues in 4-1 win

Mikko Rantanen had a goal and two assists in the Dallas Stars' 4-1 win over the visiting San Jose Sharks on Friday. The victory extended the Stars' points streak to nine games (7-0-2) and continued the Sharks' longstanding struggles in Dallas.

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Dallas Stars News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 3

Stars’ Mikko Rantanen uses Nathan MacKinnon to explain Wyatt Johnston connection

The Dallas Stars remain one of the most dangerous teams in the Western Conference thanks to their usual standouts, Mikko Rantanen and Wyatt Johnston, who rank among the club’s leading scorers.

NHL News / Yardbarker

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 3

'I'm a grown man, I can stand up for myself': Mikko Rantanen responds to Patrick Roy's threat

In the final minute of that game, Stars forward Mikko Rantanen laid a vicious hit on Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov.

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Dallas Stars News / ESPN / December 3

What Mikko Rantanen learned from last season's double-trade campaign

After a tumultuous campaign, the veteran superstar is now looking ahead to big things with the Stars.

Dallas Stars News / The Hockey Writers / November 25

Stars Weekly: Rantanen, Robo, Special Teams, & Keeping Up With the Avs

The Dallas Stars are in the middle of a four-game West Coast swing that continues on Tuesday night against the Edmonton Oilers – the only game in the NHL tonight due to a wild and wacky schedule that seems to hit the NBA and NHL around Thanksgiving.

NHL News / Dose.ca / November 24

It’s amazing how dominant the Avalanche are this season: good luck to the Canadiens this week!

It’s crazy to say, but the Avalanche don’t miss Mikko Rantanen these days. It was certainly different last spring, when Rantanen played a small part in his former club’s playoff elimination in the colors of the Dallas Stars… But not right now.

NHL News / Oilersnation / November 24

Stars’ Mikko Rantanen to serve one-game suspension during Tuesday game against Oilers

When the Dallas Stars take to the ice in Edmonton for Tuesday’s game against the Oilers, they’ll do so without star forward Mikko Rantanen. The high-flying winger, twice traded last year before landing in the Big D last March, was handed an automatic one-game suspension by the league after being ejected from his second game in a week.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / November 24

Outlet Shows Avalanche Emerging as Clear Winners of the Rantanen Trade

Nearly a year after the blockbuster Mikko Rantanen–Martin Nečas deal, the early returns suggest the Colorado Avalanche may have pulled off one of the biggest quiet wins in several seasons.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 24

Fantasy Hockey 2025-26: Weekly Strength of Schedule and Streaming Targets — Week 8

Finding an edge in fantasy hockey often comes down to maximizing your man games — and targeting players with favourable matchups. Our Fantasy Hockey Strength of Schedule tool helps you do precisely that.

Dallas Stars News / Breakaway on SI / November 24

Stars' Mikko Rantanen Suspended by NHL

The Dallas Stars' Mikko Rantanen has been automatically suspended by the NHL Department of Player Safety. "Dallas’ Mikko Rantanen has been automatically suspended for one game under Rule 23.6, Physical Infractions Category," the NHL Department of Player Safety said in a statement on X.

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Dallas Stars News / Daily Faceoff / November 23

Stars’ Mikko Rantanen suspended after second ejection in one week

Dallas Stars’ forward Mikko Rantanen was automatically suspended one game after receiving his second game misconduct in a week, according to a statement from the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety on Sunday, following Saturday’s game against the Calgary Flames.

Dallas Stars News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 23

Mikko Rantanen suspended one game

The NHL Department of Player Safety announced that Dallas Stars forward Mikko Rantanen has been suspended one game.

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Dallas Stars News / NHL Trade Talk / November 23

Suspension Coming For Stars’ Forward Mikko Rantanen

It looks like Mikko Rantanen is about to finally be penalized for two reckless plays in the past two games. The Dallas Stars forward is under league review, and this time it sounds like supplemental discipline is finally on the way.

NHL News / Flamesnation / November 23

Will Mikko Rantanen face a suspension for hit on Flames forward Matt Coronato?

For the second time this week, Dallas Stars forward Mikko Rantanen was ejected from a game after receiving a major penalty for boarding (and a game misconduct).

Dallas Stars News / Daily Faceoff / November 21

Stars’ Mikko Rantanen fined $2,000 for embellishment

The NHL has announced that Dallas Stars winger Mikko Rantanen has been fined $2,000 for embellishment. The play in which Rantanen was fined for occurred early in the third period of the Stars’ 3-2 overtime win over the Ottawa Senators on November 11th.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / November 20

NHL Notebook: A pair of star defencemen sidelined, Rantanen won’t receive supplementary discipline, and more

The amount of parity in today’s NHL is incredible this season. Checking the league standings, there are some extreme bookends. The Colorado Avalanche (13-1-5) leads the league with 31 points, while the Calgary Flames (6-13-5) sit at the bottom of the league standings with 15 points.

Dallas Stars News / Breakaway on SI / November 19

Stars' Mikko Rantanen Avoids Extra Discipline for Ugly Hit

It was the boarding penalty heard around the world. With 27 seconds left in a close matchup between the Dallas Stars and the New York Islanders, Mikko Rantanen shoved defenseman Alexander Romanov into the boards after he himself was tripped by the Isles’ Scott Mayfield.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 19

Stars’ Mikko Rantanen receives game misconduct after hit on Islanders’ Alex Romanov

Tensions flared Tuesday night between the Dallas Stars and New York Islanders after Mikko Rantanen received a five-minute major for boarding and a game misconduct for a hit on Alex Romanov.

NHL News / Yardbarker / November 19