Rantanen scored twice on five shots, added an assist, went plus-3 and logged two PIM in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Devils.

EDGE Analysis

Rantanen scored the Avalanche's first and last goals of the contest. He tied the game at 1-1 with a power-play marker in the first period, then added an empty-netter in the third. The 27-year-old has five multi-point efforts this year, but the Avalanche have only found success at home recently -- they've been shut out in three straight road games. Rantanen is up to eight goals, 17 points (six on the power play), 42 shots on net, eight PIM and a plus-4 rating through 11 appearances.

Rantanen scored a power-play goal on two shots, logged an assist and added two PIM in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

Rantanen put his two-game dry spell to rest with the two-point effort. He's record multiple points in four of nine contests this season, collecting six goals, 14 points (five on the power play), 33 shots on net and a plus-2 rating. Rantanen had spent a couple of games on the second line with head coach Jared Bednar looking to balance out the offense, but his successful Wednesday saw him back on the top line.

Rantanen scored a goal and three assists on five shots, fueling the Avalanche to a 7-4 win over the Islanders on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Rantanen scored the game-winning goal in the third period, beating Ilya Sorokin off a shot on the rush. He also added helpers on both Ryan Johansen's and Cale Makar's goals. Rantanen remained on the second line after being moved there during Saturday's win over Carolina, proving he can be productive without Nathan MacKinnon by his side. This now marks the second time this season that Rantanen has recorded four points in a game, giving him a sizzling 12 points in six contests.

Rantanen scored a power-play goal on three shots in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

Rantanen ended a stretch of four goals in 7:14 for the Avalanche with his tally in the final minute of the second period. The winger is already up to four goals and four assists through five contests, and three of his points have come with the man advantage. The 26-year-old also has 19 shots on net, four hits and a plus-4 rating. He started on the first line but was shuffled to the second line mid-game -- Rantanen can be effective with or without regular linemate Nathan MacKinnon, so where he lines up shouldn't be a problem for fantasy managers, especially when both forwards share the ice on the power play.

Rantanen notched a power-play assist and seven shots on goal in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

Rantanen helped out on a Ryan Johansen tally in the first period. This was Rantanen's second power-play helper of the campaign, and he's up to six points with 16 shots on net, four hits and a plus-6 rating through four contests. The 26-year-old continues to be a reliable contributor on the top line and first power-play unit.

Rantanen scored a goal, added two hits and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

Rantanen tallied with 6:15 left in the third period to give the Avalanche a two-goal cushion. He's racked up three goals, two assists and nine shots on net over three contests to begin the season. Rantanen remains a fixture on the top line with the Avalanche completing their opening road trip 3-0-0, though head coach Jared Bednar occasionally moves him to the second line to spread out the offense when the team hits a rut.

Rantanen scored twice on five shots, dished two assists, went plus-2 and added two hits in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Rantanen was the engine of the Avalanche's offense Wednesday, along with fellow stars Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar. After battling a lower-body injury in the preseason, Rantanen looked no worse for wear, leading all Colorado forwards with 22:34 of ice time. The winger had a career-high 105 points in 82 contests last season, and if he can remain healthy, a similar output can be expected in 2023-24.

Rantanen (lower body) practiced Sunday and is expected to be ready to go for Wednesday's season opener against the Kings, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rantanen missed Colorado's final preseason game last Thursday, but the injury he was dealing with doesn't sound too concerning. "No need to push through now," Rantanen said. "EIghty-two game regular season, so don't want to risk anything in preseason, unnecessarily so." The 26-year-old forward will take up a normal position at wing on the top line with Nathan MacKinnon and Jonathan Drouin on opening night. He'll also have a spot on the team's top power-play unit. Rantanen's coming off a season in which he recorded a career-high 55 goals and 105 points.

Rantanen (lower body) skated on his own Thursday before briefly joining his teammates for the morning skate, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rantanen did not suit up for Thursday's preseason finale against Vegas, but he is expected to be ready for Opening Night next Wednesday against the Kings. The 26-year-old forward racked up 55 goals and 105 points in 82 games last campaign.

Rantanen is day-to-day with a lower-body injury, Avalanche coach Jared Bednar told Peter Baugh of The Athletic on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Bednar thinks Rantanen will still be fine for Colorado's season opener against LA on Oct. 11. Rantanen had 55 goals and 105 points in 82 outings with the Avalanche in 2022-23.