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Mikko Rantanen headshot
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Mikko Rantanen

Right Wing · Dallas Stars

2015 Draft, Rd 1 Pick 10 (#10) — Colorado Avalanche

Next Game

Wed, Feb 25 · 8:00 PM ET vs Kraken

FOX4, KHN/Prime, KING 5, Victory+, KONG

Age 296'4"228 lbsShoots LeftNousiainen, FIN

Current Season

GP

54

Goals

20

Assists

49

Points

69

+/-

+2

S%

15.9%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
Feb 4vs STL0110116:49
Feb 2vs WPG1120121:55
Jan 31@ UTA0110420:47
Jan 29@ VGK011-1122:11
Jan 27@ STL0110119:44

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$12.00M

Total Value

$96.00M

Expires

8 yrs · 2032-2033

Status

Then UFA

Full NMC

via PuckPedia

Recent Stories

News
Rantanen's 3 Assists Power Olympic Victory

Mikko Rantanen dishes three helpers in a statement Olympic win, threading passes only a pure sniper sees. The Avs sniper elevates Finland's attack with vision that's tortured NHL defenses all season. Teammates lean on his playmaking as medal rounds loom, where one apple from Miko swings dynasties.

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News
Rantanen's Fan Trade Fumble Cringes Hard

Colorado's Mikko Rantanen pulls off the most awkward "trade" with a fan you'll see all season, blending star power with pure cringe. These off-ice moments remind us even elite snipers stumble outside the hash marks, but Rantanen's got 30-plus goals to laugh it off. Locker room vets already roast him-wait till it hits the group chat.

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Game Recap
Rantanen Powers Finland's Olympic Rival Win

Mikko Rantanen notches a goal as Finland grabs their first victory in the 2026 Winter Olympics, topping a heated rival in a game that had Milan buzzing. The Avs sniper brings his Colorado snarl to the international stage, where every shift reminds you why he's a perennial point machine. With NHLers lighting it up amid the Olympic chaos, this win boosts Finland's medal hopes and fuels the fire for more fireworks ahead.

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Olympics
Stars Nation Eyes Olympic Glory

Dallas Sports Nation captures Stars faithful shifting focus to Milano during the NHL's Olympic hiatus, cheering Oettinger, Hintz, and Rantanen across squads. With Dallas hovering in the Central scrum, fans dream of medal momentum fueling a Cup run. Front office whispers suggest this break tests depth players back home, setting the tone for a tight Western race.

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Olympics
Heiskanen's Olympic Quest Transcends Medals

Miro Heiskanen anchors Finland's blue line with Esa Lindell, leveraging their Dallas Stars chemistry to drive puck movement and shutdown play in Milano Cortina. The 26-year-old Stars defenseman returns to Olympics since his teenage debut, carrying expectations beyond hardware as Finland eyes gold with a stacked roster including Roope Hintz and Mikko Rantanen.

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Olympics
Rantanen-Lehkonen Reunion Targets Slovakia

Old Finnish pals Mikko Rantanen and Artturi Lehkonen reunite on the international stage, facing Slovakia with plenty of chemistry to exploit. Years of shared shifts in Denver translate to Olympic mischief, where their size and skill could overwhelm early opponents. Teammates lean on this duo to set the tone for Finland's medal hunt.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Mikko Rantanen's stats this season?
Mikko Rantanen has 20 goals and 49 assists for 69 points in 54 games this season.
What team does Mikko Rantanen play for?
Mikko Rantanen is a forward for the Dallas Stars.
What is Mikko Rantanen's contract?
Mikko Rantanen has a cap hit of $12.00M with 7 years remaining. He will be an unrestricted free agent (UFA) when the contract expires.
When was Mikko Rantanen drafted?
Mikko Rantanen was drafted in the 2015 NHL Draft by the Colorado Avalanche in Round 1, Pick 10 (10 overall).
Where is Mikko Rantanen from?
Mikko Rantanen is 29 years old and was born in Nousiainen, FIN.