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Stars Confirm Rantanen Played Through Torn MCL, No Surgery Planned

The disclosure sets up an offseason of rehab before decisions on Jason Robertson, Jamie Benn.

Apr 28, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Minnesota Wild defenseman Jake Middleton (5) and Dallas Stars right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) battle for the puck in game five of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Overview

  • General manager Jim Nill disclosed Thursday that Mikko Rantanen tore his MCL at the Olympics and will not need surgery.
  • Before the February injury, Rantanen tallied 21 goals and 51 assists in 54 games for Dallas.
  • After returning March 28, he managed one goal and four assists over the final 10 regular-season games.
  • Dallas lost to Minnesota in six games in the first round, with Rantanen adding one goal and six assists as Nill said he never fully regained his form.
  • Nill said the Stars never dressed a full lineup this season because of major injuries to Roope Hintz, Tyler Seguin, Miro Heiskanen and others, and the team now weighs a new deal for restricted free agent Jason Robertson and whether Jamie Benn returns.