Why was Mikko Rantanen fined? Inside the NHL’s surprising embellishment ruling

Dallas Stars forward Mikko Rantanen was fined for two embellishment citations, sparking debate on NHL officiating and borderline plays. The league's review process, especially for unpenalized incidents, highlights the gap between real-time calls and video analysis. This scrutiny places Rantanen under a microscope as the Stars contend for early positioning.

Nov 22, 2025 0

Why was Mikko Rantanen fined? Inside the NHL’s surprising embellishment ruling
Dallas Stars forward Mikko Rantanen was fined for two embellishment citations, sparking debate on NHL officiating and borderline plays. The league's review process, especially for unpenalized incidents, highlights the gap between real-time calls and video analysis. This scrutiny places Rantanen under a microscope as the Stars contend for early positioning.
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