Mikko Rantanen - NHL News & Rumors

Point streak up to 10 games Rantanen scored an empty-net goal on three shots, added two PIM and went plus-2 in Friday's 4-1 win over Utah.

Impact The empty-netter extended Rantanen's point streak to 10 games (five goals, 13 assists). The 28-year-old Finn has gotten on the scoresheet in 11 of 12 contests in December while spending much of the month on the second line. He's up to 20 goals, 53 points, 99 shots on net, 24 PIM, a plus-6 rating, 24 blocked shots and 21 hits through 37 outings overall.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lehkonen has hat trick, Blackwood stops 34 shots as Avalanche beat Utah 4-1

Artturi Lehkonen scored three goals, Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 34 shots and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Utah Hockey Club 4-1

2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Riding nine-game point streak Rantanen posted two assists, including one on the power play in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Kraken.

Impact Rantanen set up Cale Makar's first-period goal and also fed Joel Kiviranta on the game-winner at 12:01 of the second. This performance extended Rantanen's point streak to nine games, a span in which he has record four goals and 13 assists. For the season, the superstar winger is up to 52 points -- tied for second in the league with Leon Draisaitl -- while adding 96 shots on net, 23 blocked shots, 22 PIM, 21 hits and a plus-4 rating over 36 outings.

DECEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Kiviranta records hat trick, MacKinnon notches 2 assists as Avalanche beat Kraken 5-2

Joel Kiviranta scored three goals, including twice into an empty net, Nathan MacKinnon notched his third straight two-assist game and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Seattle Kraken...

DECEMBER 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kraken bring 4-game losing streak into matchup with the Avalanche

The Seattle Kraken head into the matchup with the Colorado Avalanche as losers of four in a row

DECEMBER 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Extends point streak to eight games Rantanen notched two assists, including one on the power play, and blocked two shots in Friday's 4-2 win over the Ducks.

Impact Rantanen had a hand in the Avalanche's last two goals of the game. The star winger extended his point streak to eight contests, a span in which he has contributed four goals and 11 assists. For the season, he's up to 19 goals, 31 helpers, 15 power-play points, 95 shots on net, 22 PIM and a plus-3 rating over 35 appearances. His recent success has come with him seeing time on the second line -- Rantanen can stand on his own at even strength, so a move away from Nathan MacKinnon typically doesn't lead to much of a change in production.

DECEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

On seven-game point streak Rantanen scored a power-play goal on three shots and added two PIM in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Sharks.

Impact Rantanen's tally tied the game at 2-2 in the third period, setting the stage for Joel Kiviranta's two-goal heroics later in the frame. During his seven-game point streak, Rantanen has four goals and nine assists, with just two of those 13 points coming on the power play. The 28-year-old superstar is up to 19 goals, 48 points (14 on the power play), 95 shots on net, 22 PIM and a plus-3 rating through 34 appearances.

DECEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Kiviranta scores twice in 3rd, Blackwood gets win over former team as Avalanche beat Sharks 4-2

Joel Kiviranta scored twice in the third period, Mackenzie Blackwood made 32 saves against his former team and the Colorado Avalanche beat the San Jose Sharks 4-2

DECEMBER 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Extends point streak to six games Rantanen delivered an assist in Monday's 3-1 loss to the Canucks.

Impact Rantanen has cracked the scoresheet in six games in a row and continues to deliver impressive numbers either as a scorer or playmaker. This third-period helper allowed the 28-year-old winger to move into a tie for second in the points race, alongside Kirill Kaprizov and Leon Draisaitl. Rantanen is up to 18 goals and 29 helpers across 33 games this season. It wouldn't be surprising if he ends up reaching the 100-point plateau for the third season in a row.

DECEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Kiefer Sherwood has 1st NHL hat trick as Canucks beat Avalanche 3-1

Kiefer Sherwood had his first NHL hat trick and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-1

DECEMBER 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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DECEMBER 17 • NHL.COM

Three helpers in Saturday's win Rantanen collected three assists in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Predators.

Impact The Avs' top line of Rantanen, Nathan MacKinnon and Artturi Lehkonen accounted for four goals and eight points on the night, dominating play after Ross Colton gave the team a 1-0 lead midway through the second period. Rantanen has gotten onto the scoresheet in five straight games, and he has seven multi-point performances over the last 18 contests, erupting for 12 goals and 29 points over that stretch.

DECEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon Scores Off Relentless Forecheck From Mikko Rantanen

DECEMBER 15 • YOUTUBE

Avalanche Face Hurdle in Mikko Rantanen Contract Talks: Report Mikko Rantanen wants a huge extension but the Avs’ internal salary cap might block it.

DECEMBER 13 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Nabs helper in loss Rantanen registered an assist, four shots on goal and a minus-2 rating in Thursday's 4-1 loss to Utah.

Impact Rantanen has three goals and five helpers during his four-game point streak, propped up by a five-point game in Pittsburgh on Tuesday. The winger helped out on Nathan MacKinnon's tally in the third period to break up Karel Vejmelka's shutout bid. Rantanen is up to 43 points (18 goals, 25 assists), 89 shots on net, 20 PIM and a plus-1 rating over 31 outings in a top-line role.

DECEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

"Affects Mitch Marner, Mikko Rantanen's camp" - Insider reveals how NHL salary cap increase impacts multiple superstars' future Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner and Colorado Avalanche forward Mikko Rantanen are in the last year of their contract. They are awai...

DECEMBER 12 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

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DECEMBER 12 • NHL.COM

Avalanche bring 3-game win streak into matchup against the Utah Hockey Club

The Colorado Avalanche take on the Utah Hockey Club with a three win streak on the line

DECEMBER 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Massive five-point explosion Rantanen recorded a hat trick and added two assists in a 6-2 win over Pittsburgh on Tuesday.

Impact What a way to mark his 600th NHL game. Rantanen snapped a five-game goal drought late in the third period when he put a wrist shot in off Tristan Jarry's right pad to push the score to 2-0. His second came early in the second period and stood as the winner. Rantanen scored a sniper's goal, dropping to one knee for a one-timer from a sharp angle. The third went into an empty net. He's on a three-game, seven-point streak, and he now has 10 career hat tricks. Rantanen leads the Avs with 18 goals and sits in a tie for third in league scoring with 42 points. At this rate, his new contract isn't getting any cheaper.

DECEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Avalanche's Mikko Rantanen Pots 10th Career Hat Trick

DECEMBER 11 • YOUTUBE

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 6-2

DECEMBER 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Penguins take home winning streak into matchup with the Avalanche

The Pittsburgh Penguins host the Colorado Avalanche aiming to continue a four-game home winning streak

DECEMBER 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Helpers in consecutive games Rantanen notched an assist in Sunday's 4-0 win over the Devils.

Impact Rantanen has an assist in each of his last two games and five points over his last six outings. Since Nov. 18, the Avalanche have played 11 games, nine of which have come on the road. Rantanen has earned 12 points in that span, all of them coming away from Ball Arena, proving that he remains a formidable opponent regardless of venue. Overall, he has 15 goals, 22 helpers, 80 shots on net, 20 PIM and an even plus-minus rating over 29 appearances.

DECEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Offers power-play assist Rantanen recorded a power-play assist, two blocked shots and two PIM in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Red Wings.

Impact Rantanen has been a little quiet lately with two helpers over his last four games. The 28-year-old isn't being leaned on quite as heavily since the Avalanche have gotten some forwards back from injury, but he should be able to sustain a high level of offense. Rantanen is at 15 goals, 21 helpers, 13 power-play points, 80 shots on net, 20 PIM and a minus-1 rating through 28 appearances.

DECEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Avalanche visit the Red Wings after Nichushkin's 2-goal game

The Colorado Avalanche visit the Detroit Red Wings after Valeri Nichushkin scored two goals in the Avalanche's 5-3 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes

DECEMBER 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Lehkonen has hat trick, Blackwood stops 34 shots as Avalanche beat Utah 4-1

Kiviranta records hat trick, MacKinnon notches 2 assists as Avalanche beat Kraken 5-2

Kraken bring 4-game losing streak into matchup with the Avalanche

Kiviranta scores twice in 3rd, Blackwood gets win over former team as Avalanche beat Sharks 4-2

Kiefer Sherwood has 1st NHL hat trick as Canucks beat Avalanche 3-1

Avalanche bring 3-game win streak into matchup against the Utah Hockey Club

Rantanen records hat trick in 600th game and adds two assists as the Avalanche drill Pittsburgh 6-2

Penguins take home winning streak into matchup with the Avalanche

Avalanche visit the Red Wings after Nichushkin's 2-goal game