Mikko Rantanen RW DAL Tue 4/25/23 3:38 AM
Mikko Rantanen
RW DAL
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
Mikko Rantanen
RW DAL
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
Mikko Rantanen
RW DAL
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
Mikko Rantanen
RW DAL
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
Mikko Rantanen
RW DAL
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
Mikko Rantanen
RW DAL
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
Mikko Rantanen
RW DAL
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.
Mikko Rantanen RW DAL Wed 4/5/23 1:56 AM
Mikko Rantanen
RW DAL
Rantanen supplied two assists, fired eight shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Sharks.
EDGE Analysis
Rantanen also took a puck to the hand or arm that seemed to bother him at times during the game, but he led all Avalanche forwards with 24:59 of ice time anyway. He helped out on goals by Evan Rodrigues and Nathan MacKinnon in regulation. Rantanen has two goals and seven assists over his last five games, and he's up to 49 tallies, 45 helpers, 287 shots on net, 75 hits and a plus-12 rating through 76 appearances this season.
Mikko Rantanen RW DAL Sun 4/2/23 12:43 AM
Mikko Rantanen
RW DAL
Rantanen had a goal and three assists in Colorado's 5-2 victory over Dallas on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Rantanen is up to 49 goals and 92 points in 75 contests this season. He's already shattered his previous career high of 36 goals, and he's now matched his personal best of 92 points, which was set in 2021-22. After being held off the scoresheet for two straight games from March 22-24, Rantanen has provided two goals and seven points over his last four appearances.
Mikko Rantanen RW DAL Tue 3/28/23 1:22 AM
Mikko Rantanen
RW DAL
Rantanen logged an assist, four shots on goal and two PIM in Monday's 5-1 win over the Ducks.
EDGE Analysis
Rantanen has produced six goals and six assists over his last nine games. The 26-year-old winger is up to 48 goals, 40 helpers, 271 shots, 74 hits, 66 PIM and a plus-10 rating through 73 contests overall. He's been one of the Avalanche's most impressive and consistent forwards all season.