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NHL News / Yardbarker / May 15
NHL bets: Two player props for Avalanche-Stars Game 5
We split our plus-money looks here yesterday, and we have just one NHL game on the docket for tonight. This Colorado-Dallas series certainly offers some prop looks I want a piece of.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 12
Stars continue road dominance with Game 3 win over Avalanche
The Dallas Stars had more wins on the road than any other team in the Western Conference during the regular season. On Saturday night, they proved why they're so tough away from home.
Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / May 11
Avalanche Gameday: Focus On 60, No Concern For Star Players
The Colorado Avalanche felt pretty good about how they played in Game One. Even though they were down 3-0 in the first period, it didn’t feel that way.
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / May 7
Stars vs. Avalanche second-round playoff series preview
We folks here at Last Word provide all the latest and greatest from the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. Now is time for our preview and prediction of the Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars second round series.
New York Islanders News / Dose.ca / May 1
Series in brief: Patrick Roy and the Islanders are eliminated
Last night, four teams were facing elimination. Let’s see if these teams saw their seasons come to an end. Here are the results and highlights: Patrick Roy and the Islanders eliminated When Patrick Roy was hired, the Islanders were going nowhere.
NHL News / Field Level Media / May 1
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 Western Conference first-round playoff series on Tuesday night.
Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / May 1
Avalanche Take Care Of Business, Eliminate Jets In Front Of Own Crowd
Everyone was waiting for Colorado Avalanche star Mikko Rantanen to make his mark on this series. He just wanted to make everyone sweat a little bit. Rantanen scored his first two goals of the series in the third period, giving the Avalanche a lead they were never in danger of giving up.
Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / April 30
Avalanche Gameday: Rantanen Looking To Take Another Step
The Colorado Avalanche have the Winnipeg Jets on the brink of elimination, but the way they’ve done it has been fascinating. Colorado’s top line, while they’ve been good, have not been the dominant line that you would come to expect when you throw out a trio of Nathan MacKinnon, Valeri Nichushkin, and Mikko Rantanen.
Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / April 27
Avalanche Game 3 Plus/Minus: Rantanen Wins Possession, Clutch Lehky
It’s time for playoff plus/minus! As with every game, you take the good with the bad, so time to take a look at the pluses and the minuses in Game Two against the Winnipeg Jets for the Colorado Avalanche.
Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 20
The Canucks are a team with two dynamic duos at forward, lacking a third
These days, the NHL is a lot like the DC Comics Universe, powered by the strength of dynamic duos. In the past, the sport of hockey was all about lines.
Colorado Avalanche News / ClutchPoints / April 13
Avalanche preparing for massive Mikko Rantanen boost vs. Jets
The Colorado Avalanche have been without superstar Mikko Rantanen for the last two games after the Finn was concussed on a hit from Edmonton Oilers D-man Mattias Ekholm back on April 5.
Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / April 12
Avalanche Skate: Rantanen Probable, Jets Matchup ‘A Big One’
I can’t remember the last time the Colorado Avalanche had a full practice where they could work on a little bit of everything, but the small break in the schedule allowed for that to happen on Friday.
Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 10
Avalanche's latest move suggests star forward is nearing a return
While Rantanen has been out for the team’s last two games due to a concussion, Wagner has been with the team for the better part of two weeks.
Slafkovsky: the Habs send him videos of Mikko Rantanen and Patrick Kane
Juraj Slafkovsky continued his fine form last night, enjoying himself against the Philadelphia Flyers. The Slovakian scored his first career hat trick, giving him 48 points (19 goals) in 78 games this season.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 9
NHL bets: Opting for point props on the ice tonight
We split our plus-money prop looks yesterday, and we'll aim to do one better with two more looks on the ice tonight. There's plenty of action, but we've aimed to follow a pair of home teams in games that matter.
Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / April 8
Avalanche Skate: Rantanen Progressing, Bednar Not Looking Ahead
The Colorado Avalanche will play without Mikko Rantanen again on Tuesday night against the Minnesota Wild, but there were signs of progress. Rantanen skated by himself for about 30 minutes today, mostly doing stick-handling and shooting work.
Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / April 7
Colorado Avalanche forward Mikko Rantanen placed in concussion protocol, out day-to-day
Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar announced that forward Mikko Rantanen has been placed in concussion protocol and will be out day-to-day. He has been skating on his own and will not be out of the lineup for long.
Colorado Avalanche News / Field Level Media / April 7
With Mikko Rantanen sidelined, Avalanche host Stars
The Colorado Avalanche are facing a near-must-win game if they want to capture the Central Division title, but that isn't the most important issue for them.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 6
Avs’ Mikko Rantanen leaves game vs. Oilers with upper-body injury
Colorado Avalanche forward Mikko Rantanen left Friday night’s 6-2 loss to the Edmonton Oilers following a massive hit from Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm in the second period.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 5
Watch: Edmonton Oilers defenceman Mattias Ekholm delivers a crushing hit on Avalanche’s Mikko Rantanen
Mattias Ekholm certainly made his presence felt Friday night as he landed a massive hit on Mikko Rantanen. About four minutes into the second period, Rantanen was trying to get the puck out of his own zone to start a breakout when Ekholm caught him puck watching and delivered a big check along the boards.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 5
NHL bets: Two plays for Friday night on the ice
We're keeping it simple on this fine Friday in the NHL, backing a player with a 100% hit rate against his opponent, and jumping on a game prop that seems to be a number or two too low.
Colorado Avalanche News / The Avs Report / March 20
Takeaways: Mikko Rantanen’s Hat Trick Lifts Avalanche Past Blues
The Colorado Avalanche continue to roll, ending their March roadtrip a perfect 4-0 with a win in St.Louis over the Blues on Tuesday. Mikko Rantanen scored a hat trick, including the game-winning goal, and the new additions from the deadline kept showing their worth.
Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / March 14
Mikko Rantanen’s Reliability Pushes Avalanche
Much has been made about the ridiculous point streaks Nathan MacKinnon has put together for the Colorado Avalanche this season. Don’t look now, but one of the other Avs superstars is in the midst of a pretty impressive streak of his own.
Colorado Avalanche News / The Avs Report / March 13
10 Observations: Rantanen, New-Look Avalanche Extinguish Flames
The Colorado Avalanche ripped off five unanswered goals in the second period to top the Calgary Flames, 6-2, in the first game of a four-game road trip on Tuesday.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 13, 2023
Men's World Hockey Championship recap: Nikolaj Ehlers, Mikko Rantanen shine on Day 2
Switzerland, France, Denmark, Kazakhstan, Slovakia and Finland hung on for wins on the second day of play. Nikolaj Ehlers ended up scoring twice to help the Danes to an important win, while Mikko Rantanen was the catalyst for Finland's game-winner.
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