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Provides assist Thursday Lehkonen notched an assist and five shots on goal in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Stars in Game 2.

Impact Lehkonen's seven-game point streak ended in Tuesday's Game 1, but he was right back on the scoresheet Thursday. He helped out on a Valeri Nichushkin tally in the third period. Lehkonen is up to five goals, four assists, 27 shots on net, 12 hits and a plus-3 rating through seven playoff contests. He continues to occupy a second-line role, providing solid depth scoring to relieve some of the pressure on the Avalanche's top forwards.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Stars quickly go from tight series over reigning Cup champ to big-scoring '22 champ Avs in 2nd round

The Dallas Stars got only one day off after their Game 7 victory over last year’s Stanley Cup champion

MAY 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pots goal in Game 5 Lehkonen scored a goal in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Jets in Game 5.

Impact Odd bounces went both ways in this game -- the Jets' first goal caromed in off Lehkonen's body. It balanced out, as Lehkonen's goal was awarded to him when a Jets defenseman put the puck in his own net in the second period. Lehkonen got a goal in every game in the first round and added three assists, 20 shots on net, seven hits and a plus-5 rating while skating in a top-six role with power-play time.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Rantanen scores twice in the 3rd period to lead Avalanche past Jets 6-3 and into the 2nd round

Mikko Rantanen scored his first two goals of the playoffs in the third period, leading the Colorado Avalanche to a 6-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets that clinched their opening-ro...

MAY 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Puts up two points Lehkonen registered a goal and an assist in the 5-1 playoff win over the Jets on Sunday.

Impact With the Avalanche peppering Connor Hellebuyck in the first period, Lehkonen was able to open the scoring for his fourth goal of round one on the 12th shot of the game. Lehkonen added a primary power-play assist late in the second frame to give Colorado a 4-1 lead. He added one hit, three shots on net, one blocked shot, two PIM and a plus-1 rating in 18:39 of ice time. Including the regular season, Lehkonen is on a six-game point streak, scoring four goals and adding five assists over that span.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Nichushkin records 1st career hat trick, Avalanche beat Jets 5-1 in Game 4 to take 3-1 series lead

Valeri Nichushkin recorded his first career hat trick, Alexandar Georgiev turned in another strong showing and the Avalanche beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-1 in Game 4 on Sunday to move...

APRIL 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nets goal Friday Lehkonen scored a goal on five shots, added two hits and went plus-2 in Friday's 6-2 win over the Jets in Game 3.

Impact Lehkonen has scored in three straight games and has three goals and four assists during a five-game point streak. Five of those points, as well as 16 shots on net and six hits, have come over three playoff outings. The 28-year-old winger is making the most of his top-six role and power-play time to put up strong scoring numbers.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

MacKinnon, Nichushkin lead 5-goal outburst in 3rd period, Avs rally for 6-2 win over Jets in Game 3

Nathan MacKinnon and Valeri Nichushkin scored on the power play during a five-goal, third-period outburst and the Colorado Avalanche rallied for a 6-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jet...

APRIL 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Casey Mittelstadt Finds Artturi Lehkonen On Rush For Insurance Goal vs. Jets

APRIL 27 • YOUTUBE

Two points in Tuesday's win Lehkonen scored a goal on four shots, added an assist, went plus-2 and logged four hits in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Jets in Game 2.

Impact Lehkonen has opened the playoffs with a pair of multi-point efforts. The 28-year-old's tally tied the game at 2-2 in the second period, and he helped out on Josh Manson's marker just before the end of the frame. Lehkonen remains in a second line role, but he's proving he can be effective there as a clutch scorer. He had six points over seven outings last postseason, so it's not unusual to see him put up offense in bunches.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to top line Lehkonen scored a power-play goal on one shot and added an assist a hit in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Wild.

Impact Lehkonen is riding a six game point streak, during which he has four goals and three assists. He took up residence on the top line, as Mikko Rantanen (concussion) was unavailable. Lehkonen has history on the first line and should slot seamlessly alongside Nathan MacKinnon and Jonathan Drouin for as long as Rantanen is out. Lehkonen has 16 goals (seven on the power play) and 16 assists through 42 games.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Scores on power play in loss Lehkonen scored a power-play goal on three shots and added two hits in Sunday's 7-4 loss to the Stars.

Impact Lehkonen has three goals and two assists during his five-game point streak. The 28-year-old winger also moved up to the top line in place of Mikko Rantanen (upper body) for Sunday's contest. Lehkonen has thrived alongside Nathan MacKinnon before and should be a solid fantasy addition as long as he remains on the top line. For the season, Lehkonen has 30 points (11 on the power play), 95 shots on net and 44 hits through 41 appearances.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Point streak up to four games Lehkonen notched an assist in Friday's 6-2 loss to the Oilers.

Impact Lehkonen has two goals and two assists during his four-game point streak. The winger has held down a second-line role lately while Jonathan Drouin plays on the top line, but a shuffle could be incoming with Mikko Rantanen (upper body) likely to miss time after exiting Friday's game. Lehkonen has 29 points, 92 shots on net, 41 hits and a plus-10 rating over 40 appearances this season.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Points in three straight Lehkonen scored a goal on three shots in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Wild.

Impact Lehkonen put the Avalanche on top early, controlling a loose puck and sneaking one five-hole on Filip Gustavsson. It was the third consecutive game with point for Lehkonen, who has a career-best 15.4 shooting percentage.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up assist in loss Lehkonen had an assist, four shots on net and two blocks in Monday's 4-1 loss to the Blue Jackets.

Impact Lehkonen worked hard on the forecheck, keeping the pressure up in the Columbus zone, which led to Chris Wagner's tally early in the third period. It was the second straight game with a point for Lehkonen, who scored a power-play goal in Saturday's win over Nashville. He's posted 19 points (10 goals, nine assists) in the 26 games since returning from a neck injury in January.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes on power play Lehkonen scored a power-play goal on two shots, blocked a shot and was assessed two penalty minutes in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Predators.

Impact Lehkonen finished off an offensive-zone push during which all five members of the power-unit touched the puck. He one-timed a feed from Cale Makar for his first tally in six games. Lehkonen has 13 goals (five on the power play) and 13 assists in 37 games.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Provides helper in win Lehkonen notched an assist and four shots on goal in Friday's 6-1 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Lehkonen set up Cale Makar's game-tying goal in the first period. Over seven outings in March, Lehkonen has three goals and three assists, as well as a plus-10 rating. The 28-year-old winger has 25 points, 77 shots on net, 37 hits and a plus-11 rating through 33 appearances this season, and he continues to offer solid offense in a top-six role.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Pair of points in overtime win Lehkonen scored a goal on two shots, added an assist and went plus-3 in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Oilers.

Impact Lehkonen's goal came within the final second of overtime to secure the Avalanche's sixth win in a row. The winger has five points over his last four outings, and he looked no worse for wear after missing two contests due to an illness. The 28-year-old is up to 12 tallies, 24 points, 73 shots on net, 36 hits and a plus-10 rating through 31 appearances this season.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Avalanche escapes Edmonton with OT victory on Artturi Lehkonen's last-second game-winner EDMONTON, Alberta - Artturi Lehkonen scored with less than a second remaining in overtime to help the Colorado Avalanche defeat the Edmonton...

MARCH 17 • KANSASCITY.COM

Artturi Lehkonen's last-second OT goal lifts Avs over Oilers Artturi Lehkonen scored with 0.5 seconds left in overtime and Sean Walker scored two goals as the visiting Colorado Avalanche won their sixt...

MARCH 17 • KANSASCITY.COM

MARCH 17 • SUNHERALD.COM

Lehkonen scores last-second goal to lift Avalanche over Oilers 3-2 in OT Artturi Lehkonen scored with one second remaining in overtime and the Colorado Avalanche battled their way to their sixth straight win, 3-2...

MARCH 17 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

GOTTA SEE IT: Artturi Lehkonen Scores Stunner In Final Seconds Of OT

MARCH 17 • YOUTUBE

Expected back against Oilers Lehkonen (illness) is slated to return to action versus Edmonton on Saturday, Jesse Montano of Guerilla Sports reports.

Impact Lehkonen looks poised to return from a two-game absence due to his illness. In 18 contests since returning from a long-term neck problem, the 18-year-old winger has been rolled with eight goals and six assists, including five power-play points. As such, Lehkonen figures to be back with one of the power-play units now that he is healthy enough to play.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

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Stars quickly go from tight series over reigning Cup champ to big-scoring '22 champ Avs in 2nd round

Rantanen scores twice in the 3rd period to lead Avalanche past Jets 6-3 and into the 2nd round

Nichushkin records 1st career hat trick, Avalanche beat Jets 5-1 in Game 4 to take 3-1 series lead

MacKinnon, Nichushkin lead 5-goal outburst in 3rd period, Avs rally for 6-2 win over Jets in Game 3