Rantanen, Johnson carry hot stretches into Stars–Blue Jackets game

Mikko Rantanen has 10 points in his past seven games heading into Dallas’ home game against Columbus on Saturday (8 p.m. ET, Prime Video). The Stars forward has six goals and 10 assists in 13 games this season, according to the club’s game-day guide.

Columbus forward Kent Johnson has six points during a three-game point streak. He leads the Blue Jackets with seven goals and 11 points through 11 games.

Dallas lost 5-1 to New Jersey and 5-2 to Montreal in its past two games. Defenceman Esa Lindell, who practiced Friday, is a possibility for Saturday.