The Dallas Stars had yet another player take a puck to the face. With just over 16 minutes left in the second quarter during Monday night’s game against the Minnesota Wild, new forward Mikko Rantanen was on the receiving end of an arrant puck and had to leave the game after suffering the blow to his face.

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The Dallas Stars made a big trade for Mikko Rantanen at the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline. Rantanen figures to be a major piece to the team’s long-term plans. Especially after signing an eight-year contract extension.