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Star Forward Mikko Rantanen Finally Arrives in Montreal to Play with Patrik Laine and Finland

Originally posted on Habs Fanatics | By Elias Adaime | Last updated Feb 10, 2025 1:14 PM ET

We have an update regarding star forward Mikko Rantanen. As you probably already knew, Rantanen recently suffered an injury with the Carolina Hurricanes, putting his participation in the Four Nations Showdown at risk.

We were awaiting news, and we just got it!

According to a report from the renowned Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet, Rantanen has finally arrived in Montreal for the competition!

Mikko Rantanen arrives in Montreal for the Four Nations Showdown

See his post.

"Mikko Rantanen is on his way to Montreal and is expected to play for Team Finland."
- Elliotte Friedman

This is great news for Patrik Laine, Joel Armia, and their team, as well as for the fans attending the Bell Centre.

Adding a player of this caliber definitely enhances the event, just like Sidney Crosby does.

Mikko Rantanen, 28 years old, 6 feet 4 inches tall, and 215 pounds, is one of the top forwards in the entire National Hockey League.

Also, note that action at the Bell Centre begins today for the Four Nations Showdown, as teams take to the ice for preliminary practices.

We'll also be closely watching the status of Sidney Crosby for Team Canada.

It's shaping up to be an exciting competition with a lot of parity, especially now that Finland will have Mikko Rantanen after losing Miro Heiskanen and Rasmus Ristolainen in recent weeks and days.

This article first appeared on Habs Fanatics and was syndicated with permission.

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