During a recent game at Rogers Place, Mattias Ekholm delivered a significant hit on Mikko Rantanen, leading to Rantanen leaving the game. The hit, described as clean by observers, caused a noticeable reaction from the crowd, with the Oilers gaining a power play as a result. Concerns have been raised about Rantanen's condition following the hit.
Mattias Ekholm lands a big on Mikko Rantanen, who has now left the game. https://t.co/IolE4uBSUl
Gotta hope Rantanen is okay. That's a brutal hit up high
Rantanen takes a big hit from Ekholm and goes straight to the locker room. Not good at all.
Ekholm just hammered Rantanen. Clean hit. Rogers place is buzzing and oilers on PP
Mattias Ekholm just levelled Mikko Rantanen, who has now left the game.
Mattias Ekholm should never have to fight for making that hit. Textbook and clean.