Mikko Rantanen Enters Concussion Protocol, Misses Key Game Against Dallas Stars

The Colorado Avalanche face a challenging final stretch without star forward Mikko Rantanen, who is day-to-day after a hit from Oilers' Mattias Ekholm.

Mikko Rantanen, Colorado Avalanche's top forward, is in concussion protocol following a collision with Oilers' defenseman Mattias Ekholm.
Rantanen missed Sunday's game against the Central Division-leading Dallas Stars, ending his streak of 161 consecutive games.
Despite positive early updates on Rantanen's condition, his absence was felt in the Avalanche's 7-4 loss to the Stars.
The Avalanche are now second in the Central Division, trailing the Stars by three points with only four games left in the regular season.
Colorado's depth is tested as they also deal with injuries to other key players, including third-line winger Miles Wood.