Rantanen Out for Finland's Bronze Game
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From the Daily News Now Network, this is Dallas Stars News Today. Subscribe to keep up with every headline, every game. Dallas Stars forward Miko Rantanen is out for Finland's bronze medal game at the Olympics after suffering a lower body injury in last night's semifinal loss to Canada. The 29-year-old alternate captain got hurt in the third period during Finland's tough 3-2 defeat at the Milano-Santa Giulia Arena. Rantanen had been a key player for Finland, leading the team with six points, including one goal and five assists over five games. He even scored the opening goal on a first-period power play against Canada, but the Finns blew a 2-0 lead before Nathan McKinnon sealed the win for the defending champs.
Fans and teammates are feeling the blow, especially since Rantanen's been thriving with Dallas after a big trade from Carolina last March. This season, he's notched 20 goals and 69 points in just 54 games, playing alongside fellow Finns like Rup Hintz and Miro.
Why is Mikko Rantanen out for Finland's bronze medal game?
Heist Cannon The injury isn't thought to be season-ending, but the stars will re-evaluate him once he gets back to Dallas after the Olympics. That means his exact return timeline stays unclear for now, which could impact their playoff push. Meanwhile, Finland faces Slovakia for bronze tomorrow at 2.40 p.m. ET.
Without Rantanen, guys like Sebastian Ajo and Ju Ceros in net will need to step up against a squad that already beat them 4-1 in the prelims. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor. Your pillow just got smarter. It plays your podcasts and music. SOLISolePillow.com
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