Mikko Rantanen, the leading scorer for the NHL's Dallas Stars, will be sidelined for several weeks due to a lower body injury sustained during the Olympic Games held in Milan and Cortina. This was confirmed by the Stars' head coach, Glen Gulutzan, who indicated that Rantanen's absence would last at least two weeks. The coach also emphasized that the recovery timeline is uncertain, suggesting that Rantanen may miss more than just a few games.

During the Olympic Games, Rantanen participated in five matches where he accumulated six points (two goals and four assists). However, he suffered the injury in the semi-final match against Canada, which prevented him from taking part in the bronze medal game against Slovakia. Despite this setback, there is a possibility, as stated by the coach, that Rantanen could return to the ice before the regular season concludes, which would be a significant boost for the Stars.

Rantanen has been instrumental for the Stars this season, amassing an impressive 69 points (20 goals and 49 assists) over 54 games, making him the team's top scorer. His absence could have critical implications for the Stars' performance as they push towards the playoffs, underlining the importance of his recovery in determining the team's success in the coming weeks.