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Rantanen Scores in Return From Injured Reserve, Stars Top Undermanned Penguins 6-3
Mikko Rantanen returned from injured reserve with a goal and assist, helping Dallas Stars end a four-game losing streak against a Penguins team missing key players.
- On Saturday, the Dallas Stars defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-3, led by Mikko Rantanen, who returned from injured reserve with a goal and an assist after missing time at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
- Coach Dan Muse described franchise cornerstones Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin as 'day to day' due to injuries, forcing Pittsburgh to play undermanned. The victory snapped a four-game losing streak for the Stars.
- Jason Robertson reached the 40-goal plateau for the third time and assisted on Rantanen's goal, while Jake Oettinger improved to 7-1 against Pittsburgh. Justin Hryckowian, Lian Bichsel, and Mavrik Bourque added goals, overcoming 20 saves by Stuart Skinner.
- Leapfrogged by the New York Islanders in the Metropolitan Division, the Penguins dropped standings position after the loss. The Islanders secured second place with a victory over Florida earlier Saturday.
- The Stars travel to Philadelphia on Sunday, while the Penguins visit the Islanders on Monday to continue their respective schedules.
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Rantanaen scores in return from injured reserve, Stars top undermanned Penguins 6-3
Mikko Rantanen had a goal and an assist in his return from injured reserve and the Dallas Stars pulled away from the undermanned Pittsburgh Penguins 6-3.
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Rantanen Shines in Return as Stars Surge Past Penguins to End Skid
The Dallas Stars snapped a four-game losing streak with a 6-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena on Saturday, highlighted by the return of Mikko Rantanen. After missing 15 games with a lower-body injury sustained while representing Team Finland at the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, Rantanen contributed a goal and an assist in his first game back since February 4. The 29-year-old forward admitted to feeling a bit …
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