Dallas Stars, Mikko Rantanen
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DALLAS — Winnipeg Jets coach Scott Arniel chuckled when asked before Sunday’s game what had worked so well against preposterously hot Mikko Rantanen in a Game 2 shutout of the Dallas Stars. “Well, we’re not done with him yet,
Roope Hintz had a goal and an assist for the Stars, and Wyatt Johnston added a late goal. Sam Steel and Mikael Granlund each had two assists.
Rantanen played 19 minutes, 8 seconds. Wyatt Johnston had more ice time. Three Jets forwards played more than 22 minutes. DeBoer may be forced to overskate defensemen due to roster construction, but the Stars remain very democratic up front.
Mikko Rantanen picked up right where he left off after the first round when the Dallas Stars took on the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday.