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.

Rantanen (illness) skated on his own Tuesday, and head coach Jared Bednar said the forward is "gearing up" to play Thursday at home against Nashville, Adrian Dater of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

If Colorado's 5-3 win over St. Louis on Tuesday didn't calm the mild panic caused by the team's four-game losing streak, Rantanen's return should help. The top-line forward has missed four contests but will have a chance to prepare for the playoffs with two games remaining in the regular season.

Rantanen (illness) will not play versus the Blues on Tuesday, Adrian Dater of ColoradoHockeyNow.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rantanen will miss his fourth consecutive contest due to illness but appears to be trending in the right direction. Prior to his absence, the 25-year-old winger racked up 16 points in his last 12 contests, including five multipoint efforts. Once cleared to play, Rantanen figures to not only rejoin Nathan MacKinnon on the first line but should reclaim his spot on the top power-play unit.

Rantanen (illness) is not in Sunday's lineup against Winnipeg, per the NHL's media site.

EDGE Analysis

Rantanen has now missed three straight games while battling an illness. Colorado has just three games left in the regular season after Sunday's tilt so the team likely isn't in a rush to bring him back if he's not at 100 percent. The 25-year-old star has 26 points over his last 19 appearances.