Mikko Rantanen RW DAL Tue 2/28/23 12:15 AM
Mikko Rantanen
RW DAL
Rantanen scored two goals, doled out four hits, added two PIM and went plus-2 in Monday's 3-0 win over the Golden Knights.
EDGE Analysis
Rantanen has scored six times and added two assists over his five-game point streak, and he has a tally in each of those contests. He capitalized on a blunder by Vegas goalie Adin Hill early in the first period and reached the 40-goal mark with his tally in the middle frame. Rantanen is up to 71 points, 221 shots on net, 64 hits, 48 PIM and a plus-8 rating through 58 outings as one of the league's most productive wingers.
Mikko Rantanen RW DAL Sun 2/26/23 1:07 AM
Mikko Rantanen
RW DAL
Rantanen scored a power-play goal on three shots in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Flames.
EDGE Analysis
Rantanen got a piece of a Valeri Nichushkin shot in the second period, redirecting it in for the Avalanche's third goal. The 26-year-old Rantanen has scored in all four games of his current point streak, and he's also picked up two assists. The dynamic winger is up to 38 tallies, 69 points (24 on the power play), 218 shots on net, 60 hits, 46 PIM and a plus-6 rating through 57 outings overall.
Mikko Rantanen RW DAL Sat 2/25/23 12:33 AM
Mikko Rantanen
RW DAL
Rantanen scored a goal on six shots, added an assist and went plus-3 in Friday's 5-1 win over the Jets.
EDGE Analysis
Rantanen's go-ahead goal at 4:32 of the first period stood as the game-winner, and he also set up J.T. Compher's tally three minutes later. Through eight games in February, Rantanen has three goals and four helpers, though that almost constitutes a down month for the star winger. He's up to 37 goals, 68 points, 215 shots, 59 hits, 46 PIM and a plus-6 rating through 56 appearances this season.
Mikko Rantanen RW DAL Mon 2/20/23 9:02 AM
Mikko Rantanen
RW DAL
Rantanen scored a goal on four shots in Sunday's 6-5 overtime win over Edmonton. He added one hit and one blocked shot over 26:30 of ice time.
EDGE Analysis
Rantanen finished off the Oilers with 22 seconds remaining in overtime to complete Colorado's comeback from a 3-0 deficit. He's scored in two straight after going a season-long six games with a goal. It was Rantanen's 36th tally in 55 games, tying the career high he set last season over 75 contests.
Mikko Rantanen RW DAL Sat 2/18/23 10:48 PM
Mikko Rantanen
RW DAL
Rantanen scored a goal and an assist in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Blues.
EDGE Analysis
He opened the scoring late in the first period before setting up Bowen Byram for the eventual game-winner midway through the second. Rantanen has been very hit or miss over the last month, posting five multi-point performances but getting held off the scoresheet completely in six other games over that stretch. On the season, the 26-year-old has racked up 35 goals -- one short of the career high he set in 2021-22 -- and 65 points in 54 contests.
Mikko Rantanen RW DAL Sat 2/11/23 10:24 PM
Mikko Rantanen
RW DAL
Rantanen picked up two assists in Saturday's 5-3 win over Florida.
EDGE Analysis
One apple came with the man advantage. Rantanen leads the Avalanche with 34 goals and 29 assists in 51 games this season. His seven shots Saturday tied Evan Rodrigues and Matthew Tkachuk for the game high.
Mikko Rantanen RW DAL Sun 1/29/23 10:03 AM
Mikko Rantanen
RW DAL
Rantanen had an assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Blues.
EDGE Analysis
Rantanen slipped the puck to Matt Nieto, who scored an empty-net goal, his first tally since joining the Avalanche. The Finnish forward has been moved off the first line, but Rantanen, who scored two goals Thursday, continues to hit the scoresheet with regularity. He's registered points in 32 of 48 games, including 19 multi-point efforts.
Mikko Rantanen RW DAL Fri 1/27/23 2:07 AM
Mikko Rantanen
RW DAL
Rantanen scored two goals on five shots in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Ducks.
EDGE Analysis
Rantanen opened the scoring in the first period and added a power-play marker in the second that put the Avalanche ahead 3-1. The lead didn't last, but it was still another excellent outing from Rantanen, who has racked up 10 goals and five helpers through 12 games in January. The 26-year-old is up to 34 tallies, 60 points (22 on the power play), 178 shots on goal, 55 hits, 32 PIM and a plus-6 rating through 47 appearances.
Mikko Rantanen RW DAL Sat 1/21/23 12:56 AM
Mikko Rantanen
RW DAL
Rantanen scored a goal on four shots and added an assist in Friday's 4-1 win over the Canucks.
EDGE Analysis
This was Rantanen's fourth multi-point effort in the last six games. He had a power-play tally to stretch the lead to 3-0 midway through the second period, and he also set up Brad Hunt's insurance marker. Rantanen's 32 goals puts him four back of his career-high total from last season. He's added 26 assists, 21 power-play points, 168 shots on net, 53 hits, 30 PIM and a plus-10 rating through 44 contests this season.
Mikko Rantanen RW DAL Thu 1/19/23 1:24 AM
Mikko Rantanen
RW DAL
Rantanen scored twice and registered an assist in a 4-1 win against Calgary on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Rantanen found the back of the net at 6:17 of the first period to open the scoring. His second marker came at 19:02 of the third to put the Avalanche up 4-1. Rantanen has 31 goals and 56 points in 43 contests this season. The 26-year-old has only been held off the scoresheet once in his last five games.