NEWS
10:55 AM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) logged two assists in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime victory over the Stars in Game 1.
3:40 PM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) (concussion) will draw back into the lineup Saturday versus Winnipeg.
2:29 PM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) (concussion) is likely to return for Saturday's tilt against Winnipeg, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports Friday.
1:08 PM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) (concussion) has been cleared for contact in the lead up to Saturday's matchup with Winnipeg, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports.
4:14 PM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) (concussion) will not be in the lineup against Minnesota on Tuesday, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports.
1:26 PM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) (concussion) won't play Sunday against the Wild, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports.
7:31 AM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) scored a goal on four shots in Thursday's 5-2 win over Minnesota. He added one block, one hit and two penalty minutes.
6:36 AM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) had an assist, one shot on net and one block in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Canadiens.
10:13 AM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) had a power-play assist, six shots on net, two hits and four penalty minutes in Friday's 2-1 overtime win over Minnesota.
7:27 AM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) had an assist and one shot on net in Saturday's 5-1 loss to Nashville.
8:05 AM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) recorded an assist and one shot in Thursday's 5-0 win over the Blackhawks.
9:46 AM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) had a goal on four shots, an assist and two PIM in Saturday's 4-3 loss to Toronto.
8:12 AM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) had an assist, one shot on net and two penalty minutes in Thursday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Red Wings.
8:07 AM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) had an assist, two shots on net, one block and one hit in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Canucks.
7:46 AM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) had an assist, four shots on net, two blocks and two penalty minutes over 26:25 of ice time in Thursday's 6-3 loss to Tampa Bay.
5:48 AM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) scored a power-play goal and had an even-strength assist in Tuesday's 6-3 win over Washington. He added four shots on net, one hit and two penalty minutes to his line over 25:20 of ice time.
10:41 AM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) scored two goals, one on the power play, in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Flyers.
10:29 AM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) scored two goals in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Senators.
6:48 AM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) had an assist, four shots on net, one hit and two penalty minutes over 29:18 of ice time in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Canadiens.
3:09 AM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) had a goal and an assist in a 5-3 win over the Maple Leafs on Saturday.
10:11 AM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) picked up two assists, one on the power play, in Saturday's 8-4 loss to the Panthers.
8:23 AM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) scored a goal on four shots over 28:29 of ice time in Thursday's 5-4 overtime win over the Stars.
8:11 AM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) had a goal and an assist on the power play in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Coyotes. He added two shots, one block and one hit to his line over 24:13 of ice time.
7:51 AM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) had a power-play assist, two shots on net and five hits over 25:42 of ice time in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Jets.
9:54 AM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) had six shots on net, one blocked shot and one hit over 22:11 of ice time in Saturday's 5-2 loss to Philadelphia.
9:52 AM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) had one shot on net over 27:17 of ice time in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Jets.
3:40 AM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) notched an assist and three shots on goal in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Ducks.
8:23 AM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) recorded to two power-play assists in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to Arizona. He added four shots on goal and one hit to his line over 25:37 of ice time.
3:03 AM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) scored an empty-net goal on two shots, dished a power-play assist, added two PIM and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Canucks.
3:42 AM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) scored a goal and three assists on five shots, fueling the Avalanche to a 7-4 win over the Islanders on Tuesday.
6:35 AM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) (lower body) practiced Sunday and is expected to be ready to go for Wednesday's season opener against the Kings, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports.
3:22 PM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) is day-to-day with a lower-body injury, Avalanche coach Jared Bednar told Peter Baugh of The Athletic on Wednesday.
3:04 AM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) had a goal and an assist in a 4-1 win over Seattle in Game 6 on Friday.
3:38 AM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) scored a pair of goals, including one on the power play, in Monday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Kraken.
10:33 AM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Red Wings. He also had four penalty minutes over 19:50 of ice time.
9:02 AM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) 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.
10:03 AM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) had an assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Blues.
4:13 AM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) scored a goal and was credited with three assists during Saturday's 4-1 victory over the Hurricanes.
9:05 AM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) had an assist, four shots on net and two hits over 19:29 of ice time in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Blue Jackets in Finland.
8:50 PM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) scored three goals and drew an assist during a 6-3 victory over the Blue Jackets on Friday in his native Finland.
11:25 PM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) scored a goal on two shots and added two PIM in Monday's 6-3 win over the Wild.
11:39 PM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) recorded three assists, including one on the power play, in Saturday's 7-0 win over the Lightning in Game 2.
11:42 PM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) scored a power-play goal, doled out four hits and went minus-2 in Monday's 6-5 overtime win over the Oilers in Game 4.
11:19 PM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) scored a goal on two shots, dished an assist and went plus-3 in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Oilers in Game 2.
11:31 PM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) scored a goal on five shots and added a power-play assist in Tuesday's 8-6 win over the Oilers in Game 1.
11:24 PM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) provided two assists and three shots on goal in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Blues in Game 3.
10:21 PM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) picked up two helpers in a 7-3 victory over Nashville on Saturday in Game 3 of the Western Conference First Round.
1:53 PM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) (illness) will return to the lineup Thursday against Nashville, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
7:24 AM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) (illness) skated on his own Tuesday, and head coach Jared Bednar said the forward is "gearing up" to play Thursday at home against Nashville, Adrian Dater of Colorado Hockey Now reports.
2:03 PM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) (illness) will not play versus the Blues on Tuesday, Adrian Dater of ColoradoHockeyNow.com reports.
6:53 PM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) (illness) is not in Sunday's lineup against Winnipeg, per the NHL's media site.
9:35 PM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) (illness) won't play Wednesday versus the Kraken, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
8:49 AM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) scored a goal on one shot and assisted on two others in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Hurricanes. He added one hit and one blocked shot while finishing plus-3.
11:23 PM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) provided a pair of assists, three shots on goal, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 5-4 overtime win over the Jets.
8:50 AM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) had two assists, one shot on net and one blocked shot in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Penguins.
10:15 PM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) scored a goal and an assist in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Penguins.
9:21 AM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) scored a power-play goal in Sunday's 3-2 overtime loss to Minnesota. He finished with five shots on net and two hits in the loss.
11:15 PM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) scored an empty-net goal on five shots, dished a power-play assist and went plus-2 in Sunday's 3-0 win over the Flames.
9:58 PM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) had a goal and an assist - both on the power play - in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Devils.
10:53 PM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) notched two assists, three shots on goal, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Red Wings.
8:03 AM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) had a power-play assist and two shots on net in Monday's 5-1 loss to the Bruins.
7:27 PM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) scored a goal and an assist in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Sabres.
7:02 AM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) had a team-high five shots on net, one blocked shot and a plus-3 rating in Sunday's 4-0 win over Dallas.
11:45 PM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) scored a power-play goal on two shots and added an assist in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Sabres.
10:19 AM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) had two assists, one on the power play, along with one shot on net and two penalty minutes in Friday's 6-4 win over Chicago.
11:52 PM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) scored a power-play goal and added an even-strength assist before snapping home the only successful shootout attempt by either team in Monday's 4-3 win over the Wild.
11:00 PM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) picked up four assists Saturday in a 5-4 overtime win over Toronto.
9:23 AM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) had a goal and two power-play assists in Thursday's 7-1 win over the Jets.
6:08 PM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) scored an empty-net goal on six shots, dished two assists and went plus-2 in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Ducks.
9:13 AM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) completed a second consecutive practice Friday and is expected to be in the lineup Sunday against the Ducks, Adrian Dater of Colorado Hockey Now reports.
1:41 PM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) cleared the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Thursday, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
6:02 PM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) (COVID-19 protocols) is expected to be ready for Sunday's tilt with Anaheim, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
6:28 PM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) was placed on the COVID-19 list Sunday, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
11:39 PM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) scored a power-play goal on six shots and added an assist in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Predators.
11:16 PM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) put up three assists, three hits, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Panthers.
9:55 PM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) scored twice on five shots in Wednesday's 7-3 win over the Rangers.
12:56 PM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) picked up two power-play assists in Monday's 7-5 win over the Flyers.
8:13 AM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) had one assist, one shot on goal and one hit in Thursday's 4-1 win over Montreal.
11:48 PM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) scored a goal on three shots, dished two assists, went plus-2 and added two PIM in Thursday's 7-1 win over the Canucks.
4:10 PM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) (lower body) is expected to play Saturday against Columbus, Mike Chambers of The Denver Post reports.
4:23 PM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) (lower body) won't play Saturday versus Minnesota, Adrian Dater of ColoradoHockeyNow.com reports.
11:12 PM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) (lower body) is considered day-to-day, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
7:28 PM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) (undisclosed) will not be available for Thursday's game against St. Louis, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
2:17 PM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) exited Thursday's morning skate early with an undisclosed issue, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
11:13 PM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) tallied a goal on two shots and had two PIM in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Panthers.
10:02 PM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) scored a power-play goal on three shots in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to Washington.
8:20 AM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) scored two goals on four shots along with one hit and four PIM in Tuesday's 7-4 preseason loss to the Golden Knights.
8:14 AM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) had an assist, one shot on net and two hits in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to Vegas in Game 5 of their playoff series.
7:13 AM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) had a goal and an assist along three shots on net and two PIM in Colorado's series-clinching 5-2 win over St. Louis.
8:33 AM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) scored a goal on four shots with two assists, two hits and two PIM in Friday's 3-0 win over San Jose.
1:33 PM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) (not injury related) will return to the lineup for Friday's game versus the Sharks, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
4:39 PM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) Jared Bednar is hopeful Rantanen (not injury related) will be ready to return to action Friday versus San Jose, NHL.com's Rick Sadowski reports.
11:39 AM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) has cleared the NHL's COVID-19 protocols, NHL.com's Rick Sadowski reports.
12:41 PM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) (COVID-19 protocols) is skating Monday in Colorado, Rick Sadowski of NHL.com reports.
2:52 PM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) Peter Baugh of The Athletic, the Avalanche will deploy the same lineup they used in Thursday's game versus St. Louis for Saturday's rematch with the Blues, indicating Rantanen is still going through the NHL's COVID-19 protocols.
6:13 PM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) (COVID-19 protocols) won't be available for Thursday's matchup with St. Louis, NHL.com reports.
4:07 PM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) Rantanen is currently in the NHL's COVID-19 protocols, he hasn't tested positive for the virus, Altitude TV's Vic Lombardi reports.
5:12 PM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) was added to the NHL's COVID-19 protocols list Tuesday, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
11:13 PM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) scored a power-play goal on two shots and added an assist in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Blues.
11:59 PM - Mikko Rantanen (Col) scored a pair of goals on seven shots and added six PIM in Monday's 4-2 win over the Coyotes.
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