The Dallas Stars have placed star forward Mikko Rantanen on injured reserve retroactive to February 20, following his injury during the Winter Olympics. Head coach Glen Gulutzan indicated that Rantanen is doubtful for the first game after the break but may return as early as February 27. Despite Rantanen’s absence, the Stars believe it won’t be lengthy, which is promising for their playoff chances, as he leads the team in scoring with 69 points. Rantanen’s injury could significantly impact the team’s performance in the games he misses.
