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.

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.

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.

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.