Mikko Rantanen Returns to Colorado as Dallas Stars Fall to Avalanche in Overtime

Rantanen faced mixed reactions from fans during his first game in Denver since being traded twice this season, while Colorado closed the gap in the Central Division standings.

Mikko Rantanen played his first game against the Colorado Avalanche after being traded twice this season, first to the Carolina Hurricanes and then to the Dallas Stars.
The Avalanche defeated the Stars 4-3 in overtime, with Cale Makar scoring the winning goal just 34 seconds into the extra period.
Rantanen, a former fan favorite in Colorado, received a mix of cheers and boos from the Ball Arena crowd, reflecting his emotional return to his longtime home team’s arena.
Rantanen expressed his disappointment about leaving Colorado, stating he never wanted to be traded and had hoped to extend his contract with the Avalanche.
The win tightened the Central Division race, with the Avalanche now just two points behind the Stars as the playoffs approach.