MIKKO RANTANEN NEWS

Two more helpers in Game 1 Rantanen logged two assists in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime victory over the Stars in Game 1.

Impact Rantanen set up Cale Makar's power-play marker midway through the second period before grabbing the primary helper on Nathan MacKinnon's game-tying goal 39 seconds into the third. The 27-year-old Rantanen has points in six straight games to start the postseason, recording two goals and nine assists. He posted 104 points (42 goals, 62 assists) in 80 regular-season contests.

MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Wood scores 11:03 in OT as Avalanche finish off 3-goal comeback to beat Stars 4-3 to open 2nd round

Miles Wood scored on a backhander 11:03 into overtime into overtime and the Colorado Avalanche, after trailing by three goals in the first period, beat the top-seeded Dallas Stars...

MAY 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sean Keeler: Avalanche's Mikko Rantanen is mad. Yo, Dallas Stars? In Colorado, last thing you want to do is make a Moose mad See, ya feed a Moose in the wild, they get ornery. Then they want more. The last two times Avalanche...

MAY 7 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Stars and Avalanche meet to open the second round

The Dallas Stars host the Colorado Avalanche to begin the Western Conference second round

MAY 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The value of Valeri Nichushkin on display for Avs since his return from player assistance program

Valeri Nichushkin is lifting the Colorado Avalanche after taking the time to help himself

MAY 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

High-scoring Avalanche await winner of Stars-Golden Knights in next round after dispatching Jets

The high-scoring Colorado Avalanche showed they are so much more than the Nathan MacKinnon Show

MAY 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mikko Rantanen scores twice as Avs finish Jets in Game 5 Mikko Rantanen had two goals and an assist as the visiting Colorado Avalanche eliminated the Winnipeg Jets with a 6-3 win in Game 5 of their...

MAY 1 • KANSASCITY.COM

Mikko Rantanen scores twice as Avs finish Jets in Game 5 Mikko Rantanen had two goals and an assist as the visiting Colorado Avalanche eliminated the Winnipeg Jets with a 6-3 win in Game 5 of their...

MAY 1 • KANSASCITY.COM

Mikko Rantanen scores twice, Avalanche grounds Jets in Game 5 to advance to second round WINNIPEG - Mikko Rantanen found a stick he liked, and shot the Colorado Avalanche into the second ro...

MAY 1 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Three-point effort in win Rantanen scored twice on four goals, added an assist, went plus-4, logged three hits and blocked three shots in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Jets in Game 5.

Impact Rantanen finally buried a goal of his own after picking up seven helpers before scoring. His first tally in the third period was the game-winner, and he scored again a few minutes later. The 27-year-old has nine points, 14 shots on net, 13 hits, six blocked shots and a plus-6 rating over five playoff outings. He should continue to play in a top-line role heading into the second round.

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

Sends two power-play assists Rantanen notched two power-play assists, three shots on goal and two PIM in Friday's 6-2 win over the Jets in Game 3.

Impact Rantanen has been all playmaker in the postseason with five helpers over three contests. He's added six shots on net, nine hits and a plus-1 rating while playing in his familiar roles on the top line and first power-play unit. Rantanen has two goals and five assists during his five-game point streak, which he'll look to keep rolling in Sunday's Game 4.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Avalanche, Jets square off with series tied 1-1

The Colorado Avalanche host the Winnipeg Jets in game three of the first round of the NHL Playoffs with the series tied 1-1

APRIL 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Helps out on empty-netter Rantanen posted an assist, two shots on goal, five hits and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Jets in Game 2.

Impact Rantanen has three helpers and nine hits over the first two games of the playoffs. The 27-year-old winger continues to thrive in a top-six role, and he should get his looks throughout the postseason. Rantanen had 10 points in Colorado's seven-game playoff run last spring, so he's no stranger to contributing at this time of year.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Deals two helpers in loss Rantanen notched two assists and four hits in Sunday's 6-1 loss to the Jets in Game 1.

Impact Rantanen assisted on goals by Nathan MacKinnon and Casey Mittelstadt. The 27-year-old Rantanen was limited to four points over six appearances in April to close out the regular season, and he missed two games with a concussion. The winger had 104 points -- one shy of his career high -- in 80 outings overall and should continue to be a productive part of the Avalanche's offense in the playoffs.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in OT loss Rantanen scored on one of his six shots in Sunday's 4-3 overtime loss to Vegas.

Impact Now at 41 goals and 103 points through 79 games, Rantanen is one of the most electric forwards in the league. He averages more than a point per game, but his pace has slowed in recent weeks. In his last nine games, he has two goals and seven points. For most forwards, that's not a bad run. For Rantanen, that's below average.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Good to play Saturday Rantanen (concussion) will draw back into the lineup Saturday versus Winnipeg.

Impact Rantanen missed two games due to the concussion. He has 40 goals and 102 points in 77 outings in 2023-24. Rantanen is projected to serve on the second line alongside Valeri Nichushkin and Casey Mittelstadt, which is a departure from his standard role on the top unit with Nathan MacKinnon. The 27-year-old Rantanen's new assignment likely reflects the Avalanche's desire to better balance its offense ahead of the postseason.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to absorb contact Rantanen (concussion) has been cleared for contact in the lead-up to Saturday's matchup with Winnipeg, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

Impact Rantanen needs just three more points to match his career-high point total from last season (105). It's back-to-back seasons in which the 27-year-old winger reached the 100-point threshold. The Finn skated in a second-line role at Friday's practice and could be set to fill that spot in the lineup once given the all-clear to play.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play versus Wild Rantanen (concussion) will not be in the lineup against Minnesota on Tuesday, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

Impact Rantanen is expected to begin skating with the team, which could open the door for him to return to action versus the Jets on Saturday, though he hasn't been officially cleared. In his last 12 outings, the Finnish winger has racked up nine goals and nine assists, including five power-play points.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Avalanche forward Mikko Rantanen is in concussion protocol, will miss game against Stars

Colorado Avalanche forward Mikko Rantanen remains in concussion protocol and will miss their game against the Central Division-leading Dallas Stars

APRIL 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out Sunday Rantanen (concussion) won't play Sunday against the Wild, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports.

Impact Rantanen departed Friday's game with an upper-body injury after taking a hit from Mattias Ekholm, and he'll remain sidelined Sunday versus Minnesota. Per coach Jared Bednar, Rantanen skated Sunday morning and is day-to-day while in concussion protocol. Chris Wagner figures to slot into the lineup while Rantanen is sidelined, with Zach Parise liking slotting into a top-six role.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Exits Friday's contest Rantanen (upper body) will not return to Friday's game against Edmonton.

Impact Rantanen took a big hit from Mattias Ekholm during the second period and did not come back in the game. Prior to getting injured, Rantanen tallied an assist and two shots on goal. The team should have an update on his status before Sunday's tilt with the Stars. The 27-year-old has racked up 102 points through 77 games.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Finishes off Wild Rantanen scored a goal on four shots in Thursday's 5-2 win over Minnesota. He added one block, one hit and two penalty minutes.

Impact Rantanen dusted the Wild with an empty-net tally, his 40th of the season. The 26-year-old forward is up to 101 points through 76 games, closing in on the career-high 105 he posted last season.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Hits 100-point mark for second time Rantanen had three assists Saturday in a 7-4 win over Nashville.

Impact Rantanen hit the 100-mark point for the second straight season; he's the sixth player to hit that mark this year. And he's the sixth player in franchise history with at least two 100-point campaigns. More interestingly, Rantanen delivered 60 assists for the first time in his career. The Avs triple threat of Rantanen, Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar have been fantasy forces all season, and they all perform out-of-this-world in the postseason. All three are among the all-time NHL leaders in career points-per game during the playoffs. Four words: money in the bank.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE