Rantanen scored a power-play goal and added two assists in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Filling in as the first-line center with both Nathan MacKinnon (lower body) and J.T. Compher (upper body) out, Rantanen was productive on offense. He was less impressive at the faceoff dot, going 5-for-13 in draws, though that's not all that surprising for the natural winger. Rantanen has posted a pair of three-point efforts in his last three games, and he's up to 11 points (four on the power play), 34 shots on net and a minus-1 rating in 10 contests overall.

Rantanen scored a goal on three shots, dished two assists, went plus-2 and added two PIM in Thursday's 7-1 win over the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Rantanen led the way on offense in the first game of what's expected to be a three-week absence for Nathan MacKinnon (lower body). The 25-year-old Rantanen had been held off the scoresheet in his last two games on either side of his three-game absence with a lower-body injury. The Finn is up to four goals, four helpers, 29 shots on net and a minus-3 rating through eight contests.

Rantanen (lower body) is expected to play Saturday against Columbus, Mike Chambers of The Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

After missing the last three games, Rantanen will be back in the lineup Saturday as long as things go smooth during Friday's practice. The 25-year-old winger had five points and 20 shots through six games before the injury. He'll slide back into his top-line role alongside Nathan MacKinnon and Gabriel Landeskog.

Rantanen (lower body) is considered doubtful for Wednesday's game versus the Blue Jackets, source reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rantanen, who's on track to miss a third straight contest Wednesday, will have to set his sights on healing up in time for Saturday's rematch with Columbus. Logan O'Connor will likely continue to skate in a top-six role until Rantanen is ready to return.

Rantanen (lower body) won't play Saturday versus Minnesota, Adrian Dater of ColoradoHockeyNow.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Although Rantanen will miss a second straight contest Saturday, he's still considered day-to-day with his lower-body issue, so he could be ready to return as soon as Wednesday versus Columbus. The 25-year-old winger has picked up three goals and five points through six games this campaign.

Rantanen (lower body) is considered day-to-day, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Head coach Jared Bednar doesn't think it will be a major injury for Rantanen, per Baugh. The Finnish winger left Thursday's morning skate early and didn't play versus the Blues, but he could be in the lineup again as soon as Saturday versus the Wild.

Rantanen (undisclosed) will not be available for Thursday's game against St. Louis, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear why Rantanen left Thursday's practice early but it will cause him to miss the road showdown with the Blues. He's tallied five points and 20 shots through six games this season. More information on the 24-year-old's injury should be available before Saturday's game against the Wild.

Rantanen exited Thursday's morning skate early with an undisclosed issue, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rantanen's status for Thursday night's game versus the Blues is up in the air. Confirmation on his status should surface prior to puck drop against St. Louis.

Rantanen scored a goal on a team-leading six shots Saturday in a 4-3 shootout win over Tampa Bay. He also had two PIM.

EDGE Analysis

Rantanen one-timed a Nathan MacKinnon dish to finish off a 2-on-1 at 11:51 of the second period, giving the Avalanche a 2-1 lead. The goal, Rantanen's third of the year, extended his point streak to five games to open the season. He has five points so far while generating a team-best 19 shots on goal.

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.