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Stars’ Mikko Rantanen shuts down injury excuse after early playoff exit

May 4, 2026 @ 2:19pm

The Dallas Stars were hoping for another deep Stanley Cup Playoff run after marching to back-to-back-to-back Western Conference Finals over the last three years. But it wasn’t to be, as they were defeated in six games by the Minnesota Wild in 2025-26. Despite finishing with 50 wins in the regular-season — good enough for third […] The post Stars’ Mikko Rantanen shuts down injury excuse after early playoff exit appeared first on ClutchPoints.

3 Stars most to blame for 1st-round loss to Wild

May 1, 2026 @ 8:39am

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The Dallas Stars lost to the Minnesota Wild in six games in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They went home for Game 5 with the series tied at two, but lost the final two games of their season. After three consecutive losses in the Western Conference Final, Dallas is headed home early […] The post 3 Stars most to blame for 1st-round loss to Wild appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Stars’ Mikko Rantanen heads to locker room after Marcus Foligno incident

Apr 30, 2026 @ 8:20pm

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The Dallas Stars are facing elimination against the Minnesota Wild in Game 6. Minnesota can advance to the second round with a win on Thursday night. Dallas needs to play its best game. Unfortunately, one of their best players — Mikko Rantanen — may have been banged up. Rantanen was skating on Thursday when he […] The post Stars’ Mikko Rantanen heads to locker room after Marcus Foligno incident appeared first on ClutchPoints.

‘Backs Are Against The Wall’ — Mikko Rantanen Makes Feelings Crystal Clear With Dallas Stars in Do-Or-Die Mode Vs. Minnesota

Apr 29, 2026 @ 10:30am

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Mikko Rantanen sets the tone as the Stars face elimination, with Dallas looking to respond in a crucial Game 6 vs Minnesota.

Key Islanders defenseman targeting return from shoulder injury before playoffs

Apr 7, 2026 @ 6:35am

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New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov could rejoin the lineup before the conclusion of the regular season, general manager Mathieu Darche said on Monday. The 26-year-old has been out since November 18, 2025, after sustaining a shoulder injury in a 3-2 win over the Dallas Stars following a late-period hit from Mikko Rantanen. The injury […] The post Key Islanders defenseman targeting return from shoulder injury before playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.