Rantanen faces Avalanche as Stars' player for first time

Mikko Rantanen returns to Colorado for the first time as a member of the Dallas Stars after being traded from the Avalanche. He previously played 10 seasons with Colorado and has two goals and an assist in three games with Dallas. The Dallas Stars are currently three points ahead of the Colorado Avalanche in the Central Division standings. Both teams are likely to face each other in the upcoming Stanley Cup Playoffs. In other games, Leon Draisaitl of the Edmonton Oilers is close to scoring his 50th goal this season. The Oilers aim to regain second place in the Pacific Division, while the New York Rangers seek to strengthen their playoff position.