Mikko Rantanen RW DAL Sat 5/1/21 8:33 AM
Mikko Rantanen
RW DAL
Rantanen scored a goal on four shots with two power-play assists, two hits and two PIM in Friday's 3-0 win over San Jose.
EDGE Analysis
Rantanen didn't let a four-game break due to COVID-19 protocols slow him down. The first-line forward extended his point streak to seven games with Friday's multi-point night -- his fourth time with at least three points in a game. He has six goals and six assists during the point streak.
Mikko Rantanen RW DAL Fri 4/30/21 1:33 PM
Mikko Rantanen
RW DAL
Rantanen (not injury related) will return to the lineup for Friday's game versus the Sharks, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rantanen has missed Colorado's last four games due to the NHL's COVID-19 protocols, but he'll return to his usual featured role Friday, skating on the Avalanche's top line and first power-play unit against San Jose. The 24-year-old Finn has been outstanding this season, racking up 26 goals and 52 points through 43 contests.
Mikko Rantanen RW DAL Tue 4/27/21 4:39 PM
Mikko Rantanen
RW DAL
Coach Jared Bednar is hopeful Rantanen (not injury related) will be ready to return to action Friday versus San Jose, NHL.com's Rick Sadowski reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rantanen won't play Wednesday against the Golden Knights, but he could be ready to rejoin the lineup against the Sharks after getting a few days of practice in. The 24-year-old forward has been fantastic this season, having racked up 26 goals and 52 points through 43 games, so fantasy managers will want to keep a close eye on his status as the week progresses.
Mikko Rantanen RW DAL Tue 4/27/21 11:39 AM
Mikko Rantanen
RW DAL
Rantanen has cleared the NHL's COVID-19 protocols, NHL.com's Rick Sadowski reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rantanen has been away from the team for a week while going through the league's virus protocols, but he was able to skate on his own Monday, so there's a chance he'll be able to return to action Wednesday versus Vegas if he's able to get a full practice in Tuesday. The 24-year-old Finn has racked up 26 goals and 52 points through 43 games this campaign.
Mikko Rantanen RW DAL Mon 4/26/21 12:41 PM
Mikko Rantanen
RW DAL
Rantanen (COVID-19 protocols) is skating Monday in Colorado, Rick Sadowski of NHL.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
This news rules Rantanen out for Monday's game in St. Louis, but it leaves open the door for the star winger to return for the last leg of the team's road trip Wednesday in Vegas. Colorado could also opt to give Rantanen a couple more days to get up to speed and simply wait until the team returns home Friday against the Sharks before plugging him back into the lineup.
Mikko Rantanen RW DAL Sat 4/24/21 2:52 PM
Mikko Rantanen
RW DAL
Per Peter Baugh of The Athletic, the Avalanche will deploy the same lineup they used in Thursday's game versus St. Louis for Saturday's rematch with the Blues, indicating Rantanen is still going through the NHL's COVID-19 protocols.
EDGE Analysis
Rantanen, who will miss a second straight game Saturday, will need to submit multiple negative COVID-19 tests before being cleared to return, so for now, he can be considered out indefinitely. Andre Burakovsky will likely continue to skate on Colorado's top line until Rantanen is given the green light.
Mikko Rantanen RW DAL Wed 4/21/21 6:13 PM
Mikko Rantanen
RW DAL
Rantanen (COVID-19 protocols) won't be available for Thursday's matchup with St. Louis, NHL.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rantanen surfaced on the COVID-19 protocols list Tuesday, as he was deemed a close contact with the virus. Coach Jared Bednar said Wednesday that the Finn could join the team later in the three-game road trip if things go well. It will be important for fantasy managers to monitor Rantanen's status as early as Saturday's scheduled game against the Blues, as the 24-year-old has racked up 52 points across 43 contests this campaign.
Mikko Rantanen RW DAL Wed 4/21/21 4:07 PM
Mikko Rantanen
RW DAL
Although Rantanen is currently in the NHL's COVID-19 protocols, he hasn't tested positive for the virus, Altitude TV's Vic Lombardi reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rantanen was just added to the protocols list Tuesday, but the fact that he hasn't tested positive for COVID-19 indicates he could be cleared to return sooner rather than later. That's good news for the Avalanche and fantasy managers alike, as Rantanen has been exceptional this season, having racked up 26 goals and 52 points through 43 contests.
Mikko Rantanen RW DAL Tue 4/20/21 5:12 PM
Mikko Rantanen
RW DAL
Rantanen was added to the NHL's COVID-19 protocols list Tuesday, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rantanen joins his teammates Joonas Donskoi and Philipp Grubauer on the NHL's protocols list. Colorado is slated to get back on the ice against the Blues on Thursday and it's unclear how much time Rantanen is expected to miss. The 24-year-old has 26 goals and 52 points through 43 games this season.
Mikko Rantanen RW DAL Wed 4/14/21 11:13 PM
Mikko Rantanen
RW DAL
Rantanen scored a power-play goal on two shots and added an assist in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Blues.
EDGE Analysis
Rantanen is on a six-game point streak, with five goals, four assists and five power-play points in that span. The 24-year-old is up to 26 tallies, 52 points and a plus-24 rating in 43 games overall. Rantanen ranks seventh in scoring league-wide, and third among right wings -- he trails only Patrick Kane and Mitch Marner at the position.