Rantanen (lower body) will be out for a minimum of two weeks, according to Stars radio analyst Bruce LeVine on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

While an exact timeline for Rantanen's return remains unclear, he should be back before the end of the regular season. He is on injured reserve after getting hurt while representing Finland at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Rantanen sustained the injury in Friday's semifinal matchup against Canada. He has compiled 20 goals, 69 points, 126 shots on net, 27 blocked shots and 38 hits across 54 NHL appearances this season.

Rantanen (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Monday, per the NHL media site.

EDGE Analysis

Rantanen sustained the injury in Finland's semifinal loss to Canada on Friday at the 2026 Winter Olympics. There is no timeline in place for his return to the lineup, but he won't be available to play when the Stars return to action against Seattle on Wednesday. Rantanen has amassed 20 goals, 69 points, 126 shots on net, 27 blocked shots and 38 hits across 54 appearances this season.

Rantanen is expected to miss time after sustaining a lower-body injury at the 2026 Winter Olympics, Robert Tiffin of D Magazine reports Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Rantanen suffered a lower-body injury late in Finland's semifinal loss to Canada on Friday, and he was unavailable for Saturday's bronze medal game against Slovakia. The issue is expected to cost him time once the NHL season resumes, but it isn't believed to be season-ending. Over 54 appearances for the Stars this year, Rantanen has recorded 20 goals, 49 assists, 87 PIM, 38 hits and 27 blocked shots while averaging 20:12 of ice time.

Rantanen (lower body) won't play in Saturday's bronze-medal game against Slovakia at the 2026 Winter Olympics, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

EDGE Analysis

Rantanen sustained the injury late in Friday's semifinal loss to Canada. The Finns will use Oliver Kapanen on the top line alongside Sebastian Aho and Artturi Lehkonen due to Rantanen's absence. Rantanen's availability for Wednesday's game against Seattle is unclear, but he will undergo further evaluation after returning to Dallas.

Rantanen put up three assists in Team Finland's 11-0 win over Team Italy at the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Team Finland was dominant, and its plus-11 goal differential to this point in the tourney will be hard for any team to top. That means Finland is likely to get the wild card, and it pushed arch rival Sweden down the standings to at least seventh in the 12-team field. When asked if he felt guilty about the lopsided score, Rantanen told NHL.com that, "This was probably the only game I didn't feel bad, just because the goal differential. I knew how much that matters for the second place to get the bye to quarterfinals. So today I didn't feel bad, but it's important to get those goals."

Rantanen scored an even-strength goal and added a power-play assist in Monday's 4-3 overtime win over the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

After helping to set up Jason Robertson for the Stars' first goal just 48 seconds into the second period, Rantanen gave his squad a 3-2 lead midway through the third. It was the 29-year-old winger's 20th goal of the season, a mark he's reached in six straight years, and Rantanen remains on pace for his third career 100-point campaign with 68 points in 53 contests.

Rantanen notched a power-play assist in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

Rantanen set up Matt Duchene on the opening goal. It's been a bit of a quiet stretch for Rantanen -- he had gone without a point in his previous two contests, and he missed two games due to an illness between those outings. For the season, the superstar winger is at 64 points (28 on the power play), 119 shots on net, 38 hits, 79 PIM and a plus-3 rating through 50 appearances.

Rantanen (illness) is slated to play versus the Blues on Friday, Stars radio analyst Bruce LeVine reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rantanen was a true game-time decision and didn't take line rushes during warmups, but he'll suit up anyway. Nathan Bastian and Adam Erne will be the two scratches up front for the Stars. Rantanen missed the previous two games while under the weather.

Rantanen (illness) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Columbus, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rantanen continues to deal with an illness and isn't with the Stars ahead of Thursday's matchup, so he'll be unavailable for a second consecutive game. However, his status for Friday's home game against the Blues hasn't yet been determined. Rantanen has had a strong start to the season, recording 19 goals, 44 assists, 79 PIM, 37 hits and 35 blocked shots while averaging 20:09 of ice time over 48 appearances.

Rantanen (illness) won't play Tuesday versus the Bruins, Stars radio analyst Bruce LeVine reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rantanen's absence will take a lot of scoring potential out of a lineup that's been struggling to fill the net lately. He has 19 goals and 63 points in 48 appearances this season. His next chance to play is Thursday in Columbus.