Carolina Hurricanes forward Mikko Rantanen is out of the lineup Saturday against Utah due to a lower-body injury and his status for the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament is now to be determined.

As if the Carolina Hurricanes haven't had enough troubles as of late, new winger Mikko Rantanen will not play this afternoon against the Utah Hockey Club as the Finn has been ruled out with a lower-body injury.

The Carolina Hurricanes have lost their star forward to injury shortly after acquiring him in a trade.

Hurricanes winger Mikko Rantanen will play for Team Finland in the 4 Nations Face-Off after suffering an injury