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Mikko Rantanen

Dallas Stars
Position R
Age 29
Height 6'4"
Weight 228LBS
Shoots L
Birth Place Nousiainen, FIN
Born Oct 28, 1996

Key Insights

2026-27
His game is played in the hardest part of the ice

66.0% of his attempts come from inside 25 feet.

33 of 50 attempts, 10th of 137 forwards
He gets his chances from the dirty areas, not the perimeter

66.0% of what he shoots comes from the slot.

33 attempts from inside the home plate, 10th of 137 forwards
He finds shooting lanes that most players cannot

30.0% of everything he shoots gets blocked before it arrives.

15 of 50 attempts, 108th of 137 forwards
When he shoots, it tends to be on target

71.4% of his unblocked attempts actually hit the net.

25 of 35 unblocked, 25th of 137 forwards
There is one shot he goes to more than any other

30.0% of his attempts are the wrist shot.

15 attempts, 1 goals
He gets to the hard areas rather than firing from range

His average attempt comes from 24.1 feet.

50 located attempts, 32nd of 137 forwards
Scouting Report

Shooting Analysis

Situation
Outcome
Shooting % — Goals / SOG
Shots On Net % — SOG / Total Attempts
Avg. Distance — Feet from net
Low Vol
High Vol
Cold
Hot

xG is Digest’s estimated expected-goals model, derived from shot location, type and game state. Coverage depends on play-by-play availability for the selected season.

Player Bio Data
DOB Oct 28, 1996
Birth Place Nousiainen, FIN
Height 6'4"
Weight 228 LBS
Shoots/Catches L