In the high-stakes showdown between the Dallas Stars and Winnipeg Jets , all eyes were meant to be on the scoreboard. Instead, the spotlight has veered toward Mikko Rantanen after a brutal second-period collision left Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey visibly injured — and possibly out for far more than just a few shifts. Now, chatter of a potential NHL suspension is heating up, and the Stars may be skating on thin ice.
Tensions rise after painful collision near the boards
During a tense second period, Rantanen and Morrissey got tangled up near the boards. While the Stars winger went down first, he appeared to pull Morrissey with him as he toppled backward. The aftermath was hard to watch. Morrissey's left leg bent awkwardly under Rantanen's full weight — a moment fans described as “soul-crushing.”
The veteran defenseman attempted to skate off, grimacing in pain, but couldn’t make it far. Trainers quickly stepped in, and Morrissey was carried to the locker room. B/R Open Ice captured the moment mid-game, captioning their viral X post: “Morrissey headed to the Jets locker room after getting tangled up with Rantanen.”
NHL may look closely as social media stirs with suspension talk
While the play didn’t draw an immediate penalty, that hasn’t stopped fans and analysts from speculating about a suspension. The NHL has clear guidelines under Rule 61 regarding dangerous stick infractions — and even unintentional but harmful actions can be reviewed for supplemental discipline.
Adding to the drama, memories of Connor McDavid’s three-game suspension earlier this year are fresh. After a retaliatory cross-check on Canucks forward Conor Garland, the league ruled McDavid had used “sufficient force to merit supplemental discipline.” That case set a strong precedent.
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If Rantanen is disciplined, it could alter the trajectory of this nail-biting playoff series. With the game tied 1-1 in regulation and now in overtime, losing a key player like Rantanen would be a devastating blow for the Stars. For now, both fans and players are holding their breath — waiting to see if a call from NHL Player Safety is next.
Tensions rise after painful collision near the boards
During a tense second period, Rantanen and Morrissey got tangled up near the boards. While the Stars winger went down first, he appeared to pull Morrissey with him as he toppled backward. The aftermath was hard to watch. Morrissey's left leg bent awkwardly under Rantanen's full weight — a moment fans described as “soul-crushing.”
The veteran defenseman attempted to skate off, grimacing in pain, but couldn’t make it far. Trainers quickly stepped in, and Morrissey was carried to the locker room. B/R Open Ice captured the moment mid-game, captioning their viral X post: “Morrissey headed to the Jets locker room after getting tangled up with Rantanen.”
Morrissey headed to the Jets locker room after getting tangled up with Rantanen pic.twitter.com/WmFeAseJzZ
— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) May 18, 2025
NHL may look closely as social media stirs with suspension talk
While the play didn’t draw an immediate penalty, that hasn’t stopped fans and analysts from speculating about a suspension. The NHL has clear guidelines under Rule 61 regarding dangerous stick infractions — and even unintentional but harmful actions can be reviewed for supplemental discipline.
Adding to the drama, memories of Connor McDavid’s three-game suspension earlier this year are fresh. After a retaliatory cross-check on Canucks forward Conor Garland, the league ruled McDavid had used “sufficient force to merit supplemental discipline.” That case set a strong precedent.
Also Read: “F**king creepy”: Carey Price’s wife Angela exposes harassment and disturbing hate mail sent to their home over political views
If Rantanen is disciplined, it could alter the trajectory of this nail-biting playoff series. With the game tied 1-1 in regulation and now in overtime, losing a key player like Rantanen would be a devastating blow for the Stars. For now, both fans and players are holding their breath — waiting to see if a call from NHL Player Safety is next.
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