Mikko Rantanen will miss one game for a boarding penalty committed against Matt Coronado. Recall that the Dallas forward was ejected for the remainder of the NHL regular-season game against Calgary (a 3-2 shootout loss). At the end of the second period, the Finnish player forcefully checked Flames forward Matt Coronado into the boards. Immediately after this incident, Calgary forward Jonathan Huberdeau engaged in a scuffle with the Stars player. This is Mikko’s second game misconduct for a boarding penalty this week. The first instance occurred in the game against the Islanders when Rantanen injured defenseman Alexander Romanov. At that time, the Texan player avoided suspension. The NHL Department of Player Safety announced Mikko Rantanen’s one-game suspension. This suspension is automatic: it is the second game misconduct for a dangerous rule infraction received within less than 41 games following the first such offense. No further sanctions were issued to the Finn by the NHL. Rantanen will not take part in the away game against Edmonton.
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