Rantanen scored a goal on two shots, dished an assist and went plus-3 in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Oilers in Game 2.

EDGE Analysis

Rantanen picked up both of his points in a span of 2:04 as the Avalanche exploded on offense early in the second period. It's his second straight one-goal, one-assist outing -- he's been effective since he was bumped down to the second line alongside Nazem Kadri and Artturi Lehkonen. Rantanen is at three goals, 12 helpers, 31 shots on net, 24 hits and a plus-4 rating in 12 playoff outings.

Rantanen scored a goal on five shots and added a power-play assist in Tuesday's 8-6 win over the Oilers in Game 1.

EDGE Analysis

Rantanen helped out on a Nazem Kadri goal in opening minute of the second period, and he added a tally of his own at 4:32 of the same frame. The 25-year-old Rantanen saw a five-game point streak end in Game 6 versus the Blues, but he's gotten on the scoresheet in eight of 11 playoff outings this spring. The winger has two goals, 11 assists (six on the power play), 29 shots and 23 hits in a top-six role.

Rantanen posted a power-play assist, two shots on goal, two PIM and a minus-2 rating in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Blues in Game 5.

EDGE Analysis

Rantanen set up the second of Nathan MacKinnon's three goals in the game. Through nine playoff outings, five of Rantanen's 10 helpers have come on the power play. The Finn has added one goal, 21 shots, 22 hits and a plus-1 rating. He was moved to the second line with Nazem Kadri and Valeri Nichushkin in Wednesday's game -- typically, Rantanen has been a fixture alongside MacKinnon on the top line.

Rantanen scored an empty-net goal on four shots and went plus-3 in Monday's 6-3 win over the Blues in Game 4.

EDGE Analysis

Rantanen sealed the victory with two seconds left in the third period, with the win extending the Avalanche's series lead to 3-1. This was Rantanen's first goal in eight playoff games, and he's added nine helpers, 19 shots on net, 22 hits and a plus-3 rating. In the second round, he's picked up a goal and four helpers in four outings.

Rantanen provided two assists and three shots on goal in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Blues in Game 3.

EDGE Analysis

Rantanen helped out on tallies by Nazem Kadri and Gabriel Landeskog in the contest. The two-helper game gave Rantanen nine assists through seven playoff contests, though he hasn't scored a goal since April 16. The winger has added 15 shots, 22 hits and an even plus-minus rating in the postseason.

Rantanen provided a power-play assist, two shots on goal, three hits and a minus-2 rating in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Blues in Game 2.

EDGE Analysis

Rantanen had a shot attempt that led to a Gabriel Landeskog tally on a rebound 1:49 into the third period. While goals have been elusive for Rantanen in the playoffs, the winger has picked up seven helpers through six appearances. He's added 12 shots on net, 21 hits and an even plus-minus rating as a fixture on the Avalanche's top line.

Rantanen notched an assist, four shots on goal and two hits in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Blues in Game 1.

EDGE Analysis

Rantanen helped out on a Valeri Nichushkin tally in the second period. Through five playoff contests, Rantanen is up to six assists, 10 shots on net, 18 hits and a plus-2 rating, but he's yet to score a goal. He's often had a playmaking edge to his game, but his shot volume is at two per game in the playoffs, compared to 3.4 per game in the regular season, which helps to explain why he hasn't lit the lamp yet.

Rantanen picked up two helpers in a 7-3 victory over Nashville on Saturday in Game 3 of the Western Conference First Round.

EDGE Analysis

He has picked five apples in three games this postseason, and he's helped get the Avs to within one game of a first-round victory. Rantanen and the Avs can move on as soon as Monday.

Rantanen notched three assists, two shots on goal and three hits in Tuesday's 7-2 win over the Predators in Game 1.

EDGE Analysis

Two of Rantanen's helpers came on the power play. He set up Nathan MacKinnon and Devon Toews in the first period and added a secondary helper on a Gabriel Landeskog goal in the second. Rantanen matched his career high of 56 assists in the regular season, and his playmaking was on full display to open the postseason. The Finn remains a high-scoring winger in a top-line role.

Rantanen (illness) will return to the lineup Thursday against Nashville, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rantanen will rejoin the lineup after a four-game absence. With 26 points in his last 19 games and career highs almost across the board (36 goals, 91 points, plus-38, 248 shots on goal, 42 blocked shots) this season, Rantanen appears ready to help lead the Avalanche to a deep postseason run.