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Mikko Rantanen Out of Finland’s Olympic Bronze Game With Lower-Body Injury

His NHL timeline awaits evaluation in Dallas.

Overview

  • The winger was scratched for the bronze-medal game against Slovakia after being hurt in the third period of the semifinal versus Canada, according to multiple reports.
  • Reporters say the injury is not considered season-ending, with severity and return date to be determined after medical checks in Dallas.
  • Rantanen opened the scoring against Canada and finished the tournament with two goals and four assists across five games.
  • Oliver Kapanen moves to Finland’s top line with Sebastian Aho and Artturi Lehkonen, while Eeli Tolvanen draws in on a line with Erik Haula and Joel Armia.
  • He leads the Dallas Stars this season with 69 points in 54 games, making any potential NHL absence consequential for the club.