Rantanen, in his first game back after being traded twice in six weeks, received a hearty ovation during a tribute video, but — like

Mikko Rantanen tapped his heart as the video screen showed highlights of his Colorado Avalanche career, culminating with him hoisting the Stanley Cup.

The Dallas Stars take on the Colorado Avalanche, giving Mikko Rantanen a chance to go against his former team for the first time.

Mikko Rantanen is back in Denver and talked about the big trade on the eve of facing the Avalanche for the first time ever.

Mikko Rantanen’s fleeting tenure with the Hurricanes is officially over. The Stars acquired the 28-year-old forward ahead of Friday afternoon’s trade deadline in a blockbuster, according to multiple reports.

For the first time in his NHL career, Mikko Rantanen was a visitor Sunday in a building he called home for a decade.