Mikko Rantanen
RW DAL
Mon 5/1/23 1:34 AM

Rantanen supplied a power-play goal in Colorado's 2-1 loss to Seattle in Game 7 on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Rantanen found the back of the net late in the second period to reduce Seattle's lead to 2-1, but the Avalanche weren't able to complete the comeback bid. The Avalanche were doubtlessly hoping for a longer playoff run after winning the Stanley Cup in 2022, and Rantanen did everything in his power to try and make that happen. The 26-year-old finished the playoffs with seven goals and 10 points in seven appearances. He was also superb during the regular season, setting career highs with 55 goals and 105 points in 82 outings.

Mikko Rantanen
RW DAL
Sat 4/29/23 3:04 AM

Rantanen had a goal and an assist in a 4-1 win over Seattle in Game 6 on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Rantanen's marker came late in the first period to tie the game at 1-1. He also set up Erik Johnson's game-winning tally midway through the second period. Rantanen has been driving the Avalanche's offense in the first round with six goals and nine points through six contests. The 26-year-old is also on a four-game scoring streak (five goals, eight points), which he'll attempt to extend in Game 7 on Sunday.

Mikko Rantanen
RW DAL
Thu 4/27/23 1:55 AM

Rantanen provided an assist, five shots on goal, three hits and two blocked shots in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Kraken in Game 5.
EDGE Analysis
Rantanen set up Nathan MacKinnon's tally in the second period. In terms of production, this was one of Rantanen's quieter games in the series -- he's at five goals, two assists, 18 shots on net and a plus-2 rating through five playoff contests. With the Avalanche facing elimination in Seattle on Friday, the 26-year-old winger will need to be at his best.

Mikko Rantanen
RW DAL
Tue 4/25/23 3:38 AM

Rantanen scored a pair of goals, including one on the power play, in Monday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Kraken.
EDGE Analysis
Rantanen's goals came in a span of 5:02 during the second period, but the Avalanche couldn't find a go-ahead marker after that. The 26-year-old has carried over his superstar-level play in the postseason with five goals, one assist, 13 shots on net and five blocked shots through four playoff outings.

Mikko Rantanen
RW DAL
Sun 4/23/23 2:08 AM

Rantanen scored twice on six shots, added an assist and went plus-2 in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Kraken in Game 3.
EDGE Analysis
Rantanen set up Nathan MacKinnon in the first period and then scored twice on his own in the third. Through three playoff games, Rantanen has three goals, one assist, 11 shots on net and a plus-1 rating. The 26-year-old has been on the second line the last two games, allowing the Avalanche to provide some scoring balance in the top six, which has successfully broken through the Kraken's defense.

Mikko Rantanen
RW DAL
Wed 4/19/23 2:19 AM

Rantanen scored a goal on three shots in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Kraken in Game 1.
EDGE Analysis
Rantanen tied the game at 1-1 in the first period, but Philipp Grubauer was perfect over the last two frames to lead the Kraken to the win. It'll be a tough task to keep Rantanen and Co. quiet throughout the series -- he had 55 tallies and 50 assists over 82 regular-season contests. Look for the Finn to continue playing massive minutes on the top line.

Mikko Rantanen
RW DAL
Sat 4/15/23 1:48 AM

Rantanen registered two assists in Colorado's 4-3 win over Nashville on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Rantanen finished the regular season with 55 goals and 105 points in 82 outings. While he's been great all year, the star forward has been particularly effective recently, providing seven goals and 17 points over his last eight outings. Rantanen should continue to serve on the top line and No. 1 power-play unit during the Avalanche's first-round series against Seattle.

Mikko Rantanen
RW DAL
Thu 4/13/23 11:27 PM

Rantanen scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 4-2 win over Winnipeg.
EDGE Analysis
Rantanen tied the game 2-2 late in the second period, ripping a one-timer past David Rittich on the power play. Rantanen closed out the regular season with seven goals and 15 points in his last seven games. The 26-year-old winger finishes the year with 55 goals, the third most in the league, and a career-high 103 points in 81 games.

Mikko Rantanen
RW DAL
Mon 4/10/23 1:55 AM

Rantanen had two goals and two assists in Colorado's 5-4 overtime victory over the Ducks on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Remarkably, this was Rantanen's third four-point game in the span of just five contests. He was particularly effective on the power play Sunday, which is how he got three of his points (two goals, one assist). Through 79 games in 2022-23, Rantanen has 54 goals and 102 points, including 36 points with the man advantage.

Mikko Rantanen
RW DAL
Fri 4/7/23 2:14 AM

Rantanen recorded a hat trick, one assist, six shots on goal, a plus-5 rating and two hits in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Sharks.
EDGE Analysis
Rantanen's goal at 16:45 of the first period was his 50th of the season, but he didn't stop there. The Avalanche's top line set the tone early in the second period, with Rantanen and Nathan MacKinnon each earning four points for the game. Rantanen has 10 points over his last three outings and 98 points, 293 shots, 77 hits, 68 PIM and a plus-17 rating through 77 contests overall. With four games left on the schedule, it seems like he'll soon join MacKinnon in the 100-point club.