Mikko Rantanen had a goal and an assist and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-2 on Thursday night. Jordan Staal, Sebastian Aho, Taylor Hall and Seth Jarvis also scored for Carolina, which had lost its first two games after the league break for the 4 Nations Face-Off.

NHL trade deadline is on the horizon, and speculation continues to abound regarding the future of star forward Mikko Rantanen with the Carolina Hurricanes. Having already been traded to Carolina from the Colorado Avalanche last month,

Mikko Rantanen will be in action when the Carolina Hurricanes and Buffalo Sabres face off at PNC Arena on Thursday, starting at 7:00 PM ET. Considering a wager on Rantanen in the Hurricanes-Sabres game?

The reeling Hurricanes came home desperately needing to find a way forward. A fight and two early goals — and a two-point night from Mikko Rantanen — did the trick in a 5-2 win over the Sabres.

The 4 Nations Face-Off dust now settled, NHL general managers have fully pivoted to the league's fast-approaching March 7 trade deadline. he Canadian Press looks at those that could be on the move before next Friday at 3 p.

NHL insider Nick Kypreos shared his trade package for a Toronto Maple Leafs blockbuster deal for Mikko Rantanen.

Mikko Rantanen had a goal and an assist and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-2 on Thursday night. Jordan Staal, Sebastian Aho, Taylor Hall and Seth Jarvis

There was arguably nothing to be excited about for the Avalanche coming out of the lengthy 4 Nations Face-Off break. And it was unfortunate because they worked so hard last month after the Mikko Rantanen bombshell to get the locker room back in order and go on a 4-1-0 run.

Phase one is, what does Mikko Rantanen ultimately think about Carolina as an organization, as a team, and as a place to live long term? Phase two is “Okay, let’s talk contract.” LeBrun adds that he’s been told that Rantanen is still in phase one.

Rantanen will now get the chance to slot in on the Stars' top line, while Stankoven will be replaced on the fourth. Here's a look at projected lines in Dallas following the trade

Defenceman Jake Walman will make his first appearance with the Edmonton Oilers alongside Troy Stecher on Saturday night when they conclude a three-game honestand at Rogers Place against Mikko Rantanen and the Dallas Stars.