NHL Stars Rantanen, Morrissey Out Due to Olympic Injuries
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It's February 25th. Here's your Dallas Stars news in two minutes. Subscribe to stay locked in all season. The National Hockey League season resumes on Wednesday, but two key players will miss time due to injuries from the Olympics. Dallas Stars winger Mikko Rantanen from Finland suffered a lower body injury in the semifinal against Team Canada on Friday. He's expected to be out for two weeks. Meanwhile, Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey from Calgary got hurt in an upper body incident against the Czech Republic on February 12th.
What injuries did Rantanen and Morrissey sustain during the Olympics?
Reports from pro hockey rumors confirm Rantanen's timeline, while Morrissey has already landed on injured reserve. Both picked up their injuries early in the Olympic tournament, cutting short what could have been strong showings for their national teams. Fans are feeling the sting, especially with these guys contributing big this season. Rantanen, in his first full year with Dallas, has 20 goals and 49 assists for 69 points in 54 games. He's been physical too, racking up 87 penalty minutes, including some rough nights with majors for boarding and fighting. Morrissey has been solid on defense for Winnipeg, with 10 goals, 32 assists, and 42 points in 56 games, plus 94. Blocked shots. Their highlights include game winners, Rantanen's on October 26th against Nashville and Morrissey's on January 15th versus Minnesota, sealing a 3-0 lead early.
That kind of production leaves big holes in their lineups. We also know Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby has an injury from the Olympics, but no word yet on if he'll miss NHL games. As teams gear up, keep an eye on how Dallas and Winnipeg adjust without these stars. This DNN story is thanks to our sponsor details in the description. Comfort you can hear. Sound you can relax into.
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