Ducks host the Avalanche after Vatrano's 2-goal game
The Anaheim Ducks host the Colorado Avalanche after Frank Vatrano's two-goal game against the Winnipeg Jets in the Ducks' 3-2 win3 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ARTTURI LEHKONEN #62 - LEFT WING - COLORADO AVALANCHE
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Nabs helper in win Lehkonen recorded an assist and two PIM in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Sharks.
Impact This was Lehkonen's first helper since Nov. 30 versus the Oilers, though he's hard been a slouch with six goals over nine outings in December. The winger set up the second of Joel Kiviranta's two goals in the third period. Lehkonen is up to 16 points, 49 shots on net, a plus-7 rating and 15 blocked shots over 22 games in a top-six role. He doesn't have the high-end offense of some of his teammates, but his proximity to them in the lineup makes Lehkonen a reliable depth forward in fantasy.
3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Lights lamp twice in win Lehkonen scored two goals, one of them the game-winner, in Saturday's 5-2 victory over the Predators.
Impact The 29-year-old winger continues to find the back of the net with regularity. Lehkonen has seven goals in the last nine games, although he's added only one helper to his ledger during that stretch, and Saturday's performance was his first multi-goal performance since Feb,. 13 of last season. For the current campaign, Lehkonen's up to 10 goals and 15 points in 20 appearances.
DECEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Avalanche visit the Canucks after MacKinnon's 2-goal performance
The Colorado Avalanche visit the Vancouver Canucks after Nathan MacKinnon scored two goals in the Avalanche's 5-2 win over the Nashville PredatorsDECEMBER 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scores again Tuesday Lehkonen scored a goal on two shots and went plus-5 in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Penguins.
Impact Mikko Rantanen and Nathan MacKinnon each had five points, helping Lehkonen to a strong plus-minus rating despite a lack of other stats. This was Lehkonen's fifth goal and sixth point over his last seven games. The winger is up to eight tallies, five assists, 38 shots on net and a plus-5 rating through 18 appearances, and he'll carry excellent fantasy value as long as he remains on the top line.
DECEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE
Rantanen records hat trick in 600th game and adds two assists as the Avalanche drill Pittsburgh 6-2
Mikko Rantanen collected his 10th career hat trick and added two assists as the Colorado Avalanche beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-2DECEMBER 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Deposits goal in win Lehkonen scored a goal on two shots and blocked two shots in Sunday's 4-0 win over the Devils.
Impact Lehkonen has four goals and a helper over his last six games. His second-period tally Sunday stretched the Avalanche's lead to 3-0. The 29-year-old winger remains in a top-line role for now, though he could eventually be pressed for that spot by Valeri Nichushkin or Ross Colton. Lehkonen has seven tallies, 12 points, 36 shots on net and an even plus-minus rating through 17 appearances this season.
DECEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Scott Wedgewood stops 25 shots in the Avalanche's 4-0 win over the Devils
Scott Wedgewood stopped 25 shots for his seventh career shutout, leading the Colorado Avalanche to a 4-0 win over the New Jersey Devils on Sunday nightDECEMBER 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Artturi Lehkonen scores a goal against the New Jersey Devils
DECEMBER 9 • YOUTUBE
Nets goal in loss Lehkonen scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Hurricanes.
Impact Lehkonen has three goals and an assist during his four-game point streak. The 29-year-old winger is getting into a groove on the Avalanche's top line, so he should at least be checked on in standard fantasy formats. He's up to six goals, five helpers, 34 shots on net and an even plus-minus rating over 15 appearances this season.
DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
Necas, Svechnikov lead Hurricanes to 5-3 win over Avalanche
Martin Necas had a goal and an assist as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-3 to snap a season-high three-game losing streakDECEMBER 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
US prioritizes older veterans for 4 Nations Face-Off against Canada, Sweden and Finland
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Completes comeback Tuesday Lehkonen scored the game-winning goal and fired three shots on net in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Sabres.
Impact Lehkonen's tally at 15:38 of the third period put the Avalanche ahead for the first time after they fell into a 4-0 hole in the first period. The 29-year-old winger has two goals and an assist over his last three games as he keeps rolling in a top-six role. He's at 10 points, 32 shots on net and a minus-1 rating over 14 appearances this season.
DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Another Colorado comeback: Avalanche rally from 4-goal deficit this time in 5-4 win over Sabres
The Colorado Avalanche continue to struggle with slow starts this seasonDECEMBER 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Artturi Lehkonen's late goal caps Avalanche's 5-goal rally in 5-4 win over the Sabres
Artturi Lehkonen scored with 4:22 left, and the Colorado Avalanche overcame a four-goal deficit in a 5-4 win over the Buffalo SabresDECEMBER 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Slings helper in loss Lehkonen notched a power-play assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Oilers.
Impact Lehkonen has a goal and an assist over his last two games after logging just one helper across his previous six outings. The 29-year-old winger is up to nine points, 29 shots on net and a minus-2 rating through 13 appearances. With injuries piling up again for the Avalanche, Lehkonen is likely to be leaned on for more offense in a top-six role.
DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Lights lamp Friday Lehkonen scored a goal on three shots in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Stars.
Impact Lehkonen had been limited to one assist over the previous six games. The 29-year-old winger has maintained a top-line role -- that's usually a slump-proof position in Colorado. He's now at four goals, eight points, 27 shots on net, seven hits and seven blocked shots over 12 outings this season. Lehkonen is a solid fantasy play, though his offense could be a little lower than usual if he gets stuck on the second power-play unit.
NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Mason Marchment has two goals and assist as Stars beat Avalanche 5-3
Mason Marchment had two goals and an assist as the Dallas Stars held on to beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-3NOVEMBER 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
COL@WSH: Thompson with a great save against Artturi Lehkonen | Washington Capitals COL@WSH: Thompson with a great save against Artturi Lehkonen
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Pair of points in win Lehkonen scored a goal on three shots, added an assist and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Kings.
Impact Lehkonen tied the game at 1-1 in the first period and helped out on a Mikko Rantanen empty-netter in the third. This was Lehkonen's third multi-point effort in five games since he returned from offseason shoulder surgery. He's at three goals, three assists, 15 shots on net, four hits and a plus-4 rating. The 29-year-old should remain in a top-six role even with Valeri Nichushkin (suspension), Jonathan Drouin (upper body) and Miles Wood (upper body) expected back Friday.
NOVEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Rantanen has 9th career hat trick, Avalanche beat Kings 4-2
Mikko Rantanen scored twice in the third period to complete his ninth career hat trick, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-2NOVEMBER 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Goal, assist in win Lehkonen scored a goal on five shots, dished an assist, added two hits and went plus-3 in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Hurricanes.
Impact Lehkonen set up Nathan MacKinnon for a game-tying goal at 15:49 of the second period and then scored the go-ahead marker less than a minute later. This was Lehkonen's second multi-point effort over three appearances this season. He has two goals, two assists, 11 shots on net and a plus-3 rating since he returned from shoulder surgery. Lehkonen is shining on the top line, but it's unclear if he'll stay there once Jonathan Drouin (upper body) or Valeri Nichushkin (suspension) return to the lineup.
NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Avalanche score 5 goals in second period and end Hurricanes' 8-game win streak, 6-4
Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and three assists, Mikko Rantanen had two goals and an assist, and the Colorado Avalanche beat Carolina 6-4 on Saturday night, snapping the Hurricanes’...NOVEMBER 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pair of points in season debut Lehkonen scored a power-play goal on three shots and added an assist in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Kraken.
Impact Lehkonen missed nearly a full month of the regular season while wrapping up his recovery from shoulder surgery in May. The 29-year-old didn't look to have missed a beat, playing 22:25 in his season debut. His return is a welcome one for the Avalanche, who have been running thin on depth due to injuries early in the campaign. Lehkonen should be a lock for top-six minutes as long as he remains healthy, and he's worth a look in all fantasy formats.
NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
Suspended Valeri Nichushkin cleared to practice with Avalanche, remains in player assistance program
The Colorado Avalanche say suspended forward Valeri Nichushkin has been cleared to begin practicing with the teamNOVEMBER 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
