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Stars forward Mikko Rantanen receives cheers, some boos, in 1st game against Avs since he was traded

By PAT GRAHAM - Mar 16, 2025, 08:07 PM ET
Last Updated - Mar 16, 2025, 08:07 PM EDT
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Dallas Stars right wing Mikko Rantanen steps on the ice to warm up before an NHL hockey game against his former team, the Colorado Avalanche, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Mikko Rantanen tapped his heart as the video screen showed highlights of his Colorado Avalanche career, culminating with him hoisting the Stanley Cup

DENVER (AP) — Mikko Rantanen went out to dinner the night before with some of his old Colorado Avalanche teammates to catch up. He stepped onto the ice Sunday with them as his newest rivals.

Being back at Ball Arena for the first time as a visitor was a surreal experience for Rantanen. The new Dallas Stars forward took it all in — and now is moving on.

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“Playing against them is not that fun, because they’re obviously good players and a good team,” Rantanen said after Cale Makar scored 34 seconds into overtime to give Colorado a 4-3 win.

Rantanen appreciated the fan support throughout the game. He tapped his heart as the video screen showed highlights in the first period of his decade-long Avalanche career, culminating with him hoisting the Stanley Cup.

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