Mikko Rantanen’s final-round score was the only goal of the shootout and Jake Oettinger made 27 saves as the Dallas Stars beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Sunday night

Dallas Stars forward Mikko Rantanen is expected to play against the Los Angeles Kings tonight, bolstering the Stars' offensive capabilities. Rantanen, with 13 goals and 29 assists this season, is a crucial player for Dallas's top-six forward group and special teams.

The Dallas Stars look to bounce back tomorrow when they host the Los Angeles Kings at American Airlines Center. Dallas suffered one of the worst losses of the year last time out as they were held scoreless for the first time this season in a 4-0 defeat to the Florida Panthers.

Stars forward Mikko Rantanen used ex-teammate Nathan MacKinnon as an example to explain his connection with Wyatt Johnston.

Mikko Rantanen’s final-round score was the only goal of the shootout and Jake Oettinger made 27 saves as the Dallas Stars beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Sunday night. After Rantanen

Oettinger’s 34 saves led the way for Dallas and Rantanen’s gorgeous goal late in the third period put the game away.

Mikko Rantanen finally commented on his much anticipated rematch with Patrick Roy's Islanders coming in March.