Mikko Rantanen has found a familiar home in Dallas, thanks to the Stars’ strong Finnish presence. The veteran forward, acquired in a blockbuster trade with the Carolina Hurricanes, is joining a team that already boasts several of his countrymen—a connection Stars forward Matt Duchene has dubbed the ‘Finnish Mafia.

Veteran Dallas Stars center Matt Duchene posted a special message on Instagram welcoming Mikko Rantanen to the franchise. Rantanen joined the Stars on Friday, minutes before the trade deadline closed.

Unlike with his trade to Carolina, Rantanen was involved in the decision of him going to Dallas and signing an 8-year, $96 million contract.

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EDMONTON -- Mikko Rantanen joined his new teammates Saturday morning, hours before making his Dallas Stars debut against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place (10 p.m. ET; CBC, SN, CITY, Victory+). Given the Stars’ rivalry with the Colorado Avalanche, there were plenty of familiar faces.

Here are three takeaways from the Canucks’ 4-1 loss. Marcus Pettersson has been a wonderful, stabilizing addition to the Canucks’ top four. His game isn’t flashy or exciting, but his defensive reach,

The Stars are reportedly willing to offer Mikko Rantanen a large chunk of change to sign in Dallas before the NHL Trade Deadline.

Mikael Granlund broke a deadlock late in the second period and sparked the visiting Dallas Stars to a 4-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday.