Rantanen scored a power-play goal on three shots and added two hits in Monday's 7-3 win over the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

Rantanen now has 11 goals and 25 points in 21 appearances this season. The top-line winger has added 52 shots on goal, and eight of his points have come with a man advantage. The Finn is a threat to produce in virtually every game -- fantasy owners can deploy him confidently.

Rantanen scored an empty-net goal and added an assist with a plus-3 rating in Wednesday's 4-1 win over Chicago.

EDGE Analysis

Rantanen set up Nathan MacKinnon's game-winner in the second period before sealing the win with his empty-netter late in the third. Rantanen is on a four-game point streak (four goals, two assists) and has 12 points in nine games since returning Nov. 30 from a lower-body injury.

Rantanen scored his ninth goal of the season in a 5-2 loss to the Blues on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

If it weren't for a lower-body injury that kept him out for 16 games, who knows where Rantanen would rank among the league leaders in points. Following Monday's result which saw him light the lamp with the man advantage for a fourth time this season, Rantanen up to 22 points in 2019-20, in just 17 games. The power-play goal likely gave Rantanen a jolt of energy, even in a losing effort, because he hadn't produced a point with the man advantage in his previous five games, dating back to Dec. 4. He and the Avs will look to bounce back when they face the Blackhawks on Wednesday.

Rantanen tallied two goals on three shots with a plus-2 rating in a 3-1 victory over the Flyers on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

The 23-year-old only has 20 points this season, but owners can blame a lower-body injury for his low point total. Rantanen has only played 15 games, so his eight goals and 20 points are impressive marks. He'll need to get more shots on net moving forward because his 21.1 shooting percentage has carried him, but Rantanen is excelling as he has the last couple seasons now that he's healthy.

Rantanen (lower body) scored a goal and added a trio of helpers in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

Rantanen was highly effective in his return to the lineup. His goal came in the second period. The Finn also set up Nazem Kadri on the power play as well as Nathan MacKinnon and Joonas Donskoi at even strength. Rantanen didn't play in the third period -- Ryan S. Clark of The Athletic reports coach Jared Bednar made the decision for precautionary reasons in the lopsided contest. Rantanen missed 16 games with the injury, but he proved he's ready to take on top-line duties. The 23-year-old is up to 16 points in 10 appearances.

Rantanen (lower body) will dress for Saturday's game versus the Blackhawks, Rick Sadowski of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rantanen has been out since Oct. 21 but is expected to return Saturday against Chicago. Before he got injured, Rantanen had posted 12 points in nine games and will be looking to get off on the right foot in front of the home crowd.

Rantanen (lower body) will make his long-awaited return Saturday against Chicago, Adrian Dater of ColoradoHockeyNow.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rantanen will sit out Wednesday against the Oilers and will also miss the first leg of Colorado's home-and-home set against Chicago on Friday, but he will finally suit up for the first time since Oct. 21 for the second leg of that back-to-back Saturday. Colorado will need to take him off injured reserve ahead of Saturday's game, and that action will serve as further confirmation of Rantanen's availability.

Rantanen (lower body) won't play Wednesday against Edmonton, but he's hopeful that he'll be ready to return this weekend, Ryan S. Clark of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Avalanche have a home-and-home set with the Blackhawks this weekend, which will start with a matinee matchup in Denver on Friday, so Rantanen will likely be reevaluated ahead of that contest. Once cleared to play, the 23-year-old Finn will return to a top-six role and a spot on Colorado's first power-play unit.

Rantanen (lower body) has a chance to play Wednesday against the Oilers but is considered doubtful, Adrian Dater of ColoradoHockeyNow.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Coach Jared Bednar said Rantanen had a good practice Monday, albeit in a non-contact capacity, and another solid session Tuesday could turn the tide in favor of his return. If he's ruled out, however, this positive prognosis at least signals Rantanen is trending up for the weekend's home-and-home series against the Blackhawks starting Friday.

Coach Jared Bednar said Rantanen (lower body) may return to the lineup next weekend, Adrian Dater of ColoradoHockeyNow.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

This is the first clear timeline that's come through for Rantanen. The Avalanche play a home-and-home Friday and Saturday versus the Blackhawks. Assuming the Finnish winger doesn't experience a setback, he could appear in one of those contests.