The Finn received a contradictory reception in Colorado.
Mikko Rantanen For the first time last night, he played in Colorado in the away team shirt. After the game, the man told the press that the feeling was a bit special.
Rantanen also admitted that the emotions were on the surface. For the Finn, a tribute video had been made, which spins on Jumbotron before the game started.
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Some of the fans were booming during a tribute video, but the umbilical bunch was quickly covered under applause.
– Video and that reception from fans … I never forget it. Fans supported me for ten years. It means a lot to me. Thank you so much for that, Rantanen said DNVR for Avalanchelle.
“Not fun”
Mikko Rantanen returned to Colorado in Dallas. AOP / USA Today Sports
Rantanen built together Roope Hintzin With the opening goal of the match that was hit by the third loop of Dallas’s number one chain Jason Robertson.
After that, Colorado scored the next three goals, but Dallas’ instant paintings at the end of the third round brought the guests to the level.
The match was only settled in an overtime where the hosts became the hero of the hosts Cale Makar. Rantanen didn’t really enjoy playing against old players.
– It’s not nice to play against them because they are good players and a good team.
Although the situation was not easy for the Finns, he got the Stars pilot From Pete Deboer braggart.
– I think he was exceptionally good for the situation. Given the circumstances, I am proud of how he played today, Deboer praised.
Rantanen had time to meet his old players with dinner the previous night.
– We had to fight for him to pay the bill, Makar joked Times for Union.