MIKKO RANTANEN NEWS

Avalanche in action against the Jets after overtime victory

The Colorado Avalanche visit the Winnipeg Jets after the Avalanche defeated the Edmonton Oilers 6-5 in overtime

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wins it in OT Rantanen scored a goal on four shots in Sunday's 6-5 overtime win over Edmonton. He added one hit and one blocked shot over 26:30 of ice time.

Impact Rantanen finished off the Oilers with 22 seconds remaining in overtime to complete Colorado's comeback from a 3-0 deficit. He's scored in two straight after going a season-long six games with a goal. It was Rantanen's 36th tally in 55 games, tying the career high he set last season over 75 contests.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rantanen scores late in overtime, Avalanche beat Oilers 6-5 Mikko Rantanen scored with 21 seconds remaining in overtime, and the Colorado Avalanche rallied to beat the Edmonton Oilers 6-5 on Sunday.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Rantanen's goal late in OT lifts Avalanche past Oilers 6-5

Mikko Rantanen scored with 21 seconds remaining in overtime, and the Colorado Avalanche rallied to beat the Edmonton Oilers 6-5

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Oilers take losing streak into game against the Avalanche

The Edmonton Oilers head into the matchup with the Colorado Avalanche as losers of three games in a row

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Byram scores twice to help Avalanche beat Blues 4-1

Bowen Byram scored twice, and Mikko Rantanen scored his 200th career NHL goal to help the Colorado Avalanche beat the St. Louis Blues 4-1 Saturday to remain in third place in the C...

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Two-point effort Saturday Rantanen scored a goal and an assist in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Blues.

Impact He opened the scoring late in the first period before setting up Bowen Byram for the eventual game-winner midway through the second. Rantanen has been very hit or miss over the last month, posting five multi-point performances but getting held off the scoresheet completely in six other games over that stretch. On the season, the 26-year-old has racked up 35 goals -- one short of the career high he set in 2021-22 -- and 65 points in 54 contests.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Avalanche host the Lightning after MacKinnon's 2-goal game

The Colorado Avalanche host the Tampa Bay Lightning after Nathan MacKinnon's two-goal game against the Florida Panthers in the Avalanche's 5-3 win

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bags two apples in win Rantanen picked up two assists in Saturday's 5-3 win over Florida.

Impact One apple came with the man advantage. Rantanen leads the Avalanche with 34 goals and 29 assists in 51 games this season. His seven shots Saturday tied Evan Rodrigues and Matthew Tkachuk for the game high.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers take win streak into matchup with the Avalanche

The Florida Panthers head into a matchup with the Colorado Avalanche as winners of three straight games

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tampa Bay hosts Colorado following Point's 2-goal performance

The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Colorado Avalanche after Brayden Point's two-goal game against the San Jose Sharks in the Lightning's 4-3 overtime loss

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MVP Matthew Tkachuk lifts Atlantic to NHL All-Star Game win

Florida’s Matthew Tkachuk was right at home at the NHL All-Star Game

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NHL takes skills showcase outside, McDavid shines inside

The NHL took advantage of holding All-Star Weekend in South Florida by holding two Skills Competition events outside in the sun

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Avalanche host the Blues following Rantanen's 2-goal game

The Colorado Avalanche host the St. Louis Blues after Mikko Rantanen's two-goal game against the Anaheim Ducks in the Avalanche's 5-3 loss

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vatrano's hat trick, big 3rd period help Ducks stun Avs 5-3

Frank Vatrano scored three goals, Adam Henrique and Mason McTavish scored 24 seconds apart in the third period and the Anaheim Ducks rallied from a two-goal deficit to stun Colorad...

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Peter Baugh: END 2: The Avalanche lead 3-2 against Anaheim... - The Athletic END 2: The Avalanche lead 3-2 against Anaheim. Mikko Rantanen and Samuel Girard both scored in the second, but the Ducks got one back late....

JANUARY 27, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Avalanche take win streak into game against the Ducks

The Colorado Avalanche head into a matchup against the Anaheim Ducks as winners of six straight games

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Avalanche take winning streak into home matchup against the Capitals

The Colorado Avalanche head into a matchup against the Washington Capitals as winners of five consecutive games

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rantanen leads Avalanche to 4-1 win over Canucks

Mikko Rantanen had a goal and an assist, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-1 for their fourth straight victory

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Avalanche stars Mikko Rantanen, Nathan MacKinnon join Cale Makar at NHL All-Star Game via fan vote Cale Makar called his shot on this one.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • DENVERPOST.COM

Avalanche play the Canucks after Rantanen's 2-goal game

The Colorado Avalanche visit the Vancouver Canucks after Mikko Rantanen scored two goals in the Avalanche's 4-1 win against the Calgary Flames

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rantanen, Lehkonen lead Avalanche past Flames 4-1

Mikko Rantanen and Artturi Lehkonen each scored two goals, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Calgary Flames 4-1

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alexandar Georgiev shines, Mikko Rantanen breaks another Joe Sakic record in Avalanche 4-1 win at Calgary CALGARY, Alberta — Jared Bednar’s choice of goaltender the last three games was never meant to stir speculation about a competition, nor was...

JANUARY 19, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Alexandar Georgiev shines, Mikko Rantanen breaks another Joe Sakic record in Avalanche 4-1 win at Calgary CALGARY, Alberta — Jared Bednar’s choice of goaltender the last three games was never meant to stir speculation about a competition, nor was...

JANUARY 19, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM