Rantanen tallied a goal on two shots and had two PIM in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Rantanen found the back of the net for the second game in a row when he smacked home a rebound with 54 seconds left in the first period. The 24-year-old has reached the scoresheet in each of the first four games of the year, compiling two goals and two assists, although he's been hung with a minus-7 rating over the past two contests.

Rantanen scored a power-play goal on three shots in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to Washington.

EDGE Analysis

The late tally, a one-timer from the right faceoff dot with 3:06 remaining, put some shine on an otherwise miserable night for Rantanen, who was tagged with a minus-5 rating. It was the first goal of the year for Rantanen, who reached the 30-goal mark in two of the past three seasons.

Rantanen recorded an assist and a team-high six shots on goal in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

Rantanen logged a team-high 24:39 of ice time as well, as the Avalanche were only able to dress 11 forwards and lost Stefan Matteau to a leg injury early in the contest. The 24-year-old Rantanen has two helpers in as many games to start the year, even with Nathan MacKinnon (COVID-19 protocols) out for both and Gabriel Landeskog (suspension) sidelined Saturday. Despite the depleted supporting cast, Rantanen should remain a solid scoring option while the Avalanche work back to full health.

Rantanen posted an assist, two shots on goal and a plus-3 rating in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

While not directly involved as much as Nazem Kadri or Gabriel Landeskog (two points each), Rantanen was able to pick up an assist in the season opener. The Finn racked up 66 points, 177 shots on goal and a plus-30 rating in 52 games last year, cementing himself as one of the top right wings in the league. He should continue to make an impact in a top-line role in 2021-22.

Rantanen scored two goals on four shots along with one hit and four PIM in Tuesday's 7-4 preseason loss to the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

Rantanen made his preseason debut Tuesday, along with top-line partner Nathan MacKinnon. He's coming off what arguably was his best season in the NHL, when he averaged 1.27 points per game. More of the same could be in the offing if he continues to line up with MacKinnon and Gabriel Landeskog.

Rantanen scored a power-play goal on two shots and added five hits in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Golden Knights in Game 6.

EDGE Analysis

Rantanen tied the game at 2-2 with his second-period tally, but the Avalanche weren't able to take the lead again. While a second-round exit is disappointing for the league's best team in the regular season, Rantanen had little to do with the Avalanche's demise. The Finn racked up five goals, eight assists, 32 shots on net and a plus-5 rating in 10 playoff contests. He was only held off the scoresheet once, in Game 4 versus Vegas.

Rantanen had an assist, one shot on net, two hits and two PIM in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to Vegas in Game 5 of their playoff series.

EDGE Analysis

Rantanen, who had a his playoff point streak snapped at seven games in a Game 4 loss, got back on the scoresheet with his eighth assist of the postseason. The Avalanche have lost three straight to the Golden Knights after winning their first six postseason games and face elimination in Game 6 on Thursday in Las Vegas.

Rantanen scored a power-play goal on three shots and added three hits.

EDGE Analysis

The Finnish winger is riding a nine-game point streak dating back to the regular season -- he has four goals and 12 assists in that span. Rantanen has collected 11 points in seven playoff contests, including goals in four straight games. He's been a huge part of the Avalanche's highly successful top line and first power-play unit.

Rantanen scored a power-play goal on five shots and added a pair of hits in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Golden Knights in Game 2.

EDGE Analysis

Rantanen buried a pass from Nathan MacKinnon just 2:07 into the extra session. The 24-year-old Rantanen has gotten on the scoresheet in all six of the Avalanche's postseason games. He's up to three goals, seven assists and 24 shots on net in the playoffs.

Rantanen scored a goal on four shots, dished an assist and went plus-3 in Sunday's 7-1 win over the Golden Knights in Game 1.

EDGE Analysis

Rantanen opened the scoring with a long-range backhand goal at 4:55 of the first period. He also helped out on Gabriel Landekog's power-play goal in the second. Rantanen has posted multiple points in six of his last seven games dating back to the end of the regular season. He's racked up two goals and 12 assists in that span -- the Finnish winger hasn't slowed down since the playoffs got underway.