The Finnish defender appreciates his new club buddy.
Miro Heiskanen was injured on January 28 in the match against Vegas Golden Knights when Mark Stone collided with his knee. Aop
Dallas Stars defender Miro Heiskanen Returned from a long sick leave in the midst of a series of playoffs between the Stars and the Winnipeg Jets. The return to the playing field also meant that Heiskanen and Mikko Rantanen For the first time being seen in the colors of the same team.
Heiskanen suffered a knee injury in January and had to be out of the rink for a long time, including 4 Nations tournaments. Rantanen, in turn, was purchased in Dallas in March.
The Finnish defender gave the praise to Rantanen, who came from Nousiis, after the first joint Stars game.
– He has been a part of the elite level for a long time. He is a great leader and is a lot of help for our team. It’s not really fun to play against him. He is a great player who can do anything from game construction and goal scoring. He’s a big guy and his hands are good, Heiskanen said Nhl.com by.
Rantanen leads the playoffs with 19 points (9+10). Second on the point exchange is the superstar of the Edmonton Oilers Connor McDavid (3+14).
Heiskanen has now played two matches in this spring’s playoffs. He recorded one input in the first match.
Stars leads the playoffs against the Jets with a 3-2 win. The sixth fight in the series will take place the night before Sunday.