Mikko Rantanen

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Avalanche’s Joel Kiviranta out indefinitely with lower-body injury

Joel Kiviranta of the Colorado Avalanche is out indefinitely due to a lower body injury, impacting the team's depth and playoff push.

Daily Faceoff

Can the Bruins Neutralize the Speed of the Avalanche?

Can the Bruins neutralize the speed of the Avalanche? David Pastrnak and Nathan MacKinnon lead their teams in this exciting matchup.

The Hockey Writers

NHL Highlights: Mammoth 6, Sharks 3

Erik Karlsson shines as San Jose Sharks dominate Colorado Avalanche in a thrilling 6-3 victory.

Sportsnet

Better goaltending and familiarity have fueled the Avalanche’s hot start

Scott Wedgewood and Alexandar Georgiev lead the Colorado Avalanche's strong start with trusted goaltending.

Daily Faceoff

Short Shifts Power Rankings: October 17

Power rankings highlight the Bruins' Pastrnak, Avalanche's Shesterkin, and Senators' Stützle as early season standouts.

NHL.com

NHL On Tap: Peterka looking to build on hot start for Mammoth

Exciting NHL action as Auston Matthews, Nathan MacKinnon, and others shine on October 17, 2025!

NHL.com

NHL Power Rankings: Canes on top, one futures bet for each team

Discover the top NHL teams for 2025-26, featuring stars like Nathan MacKinnon, Auston Matthews, and Connor McDavid.

ESPN NHL

Blue Jackets Outworked in 4-1 Loss to Avalanche

Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon shines with two goals in a 4-2 victory over the Blue Jackets in a thrilling matchup.

The Hockey Writers

Avalanche win, extend season-opening point streak to 5

Avalanche triumph over Blue Jackets 3-1, with MacKinnon and Rantanen shining. Gaudreau scores for Columbus.

NHL.com

Avalanche defeat Blue Jackets, extend season-opening point streak to 5

Avalanche dominate Blue Jackets with MacKinnon and Rantanen leading the way in a decisive victory on October 16, 2025.

NHL.com

NHL Highlights: Avalanche 4, Blue Jackets 1

Avalanche dominate Blue Jackets 4-1 with standout performances from MacKinnon, Rantanen, and Landeskog.

Sportsnet

Scout's Analysis: Early red flags to watch around the NHL

NHL teams struggle early in the season: watch out for the Leafs and Oilers, while the Avalanche stay strong with MacKinnon and Rantanen.

Sportsnet

NHL Rumors: The Colorado Avalanche and Martin Necas

Avalanche eyeing Martin Necas of Hurricanes to enhance their offensive depth and playoff ambitions.

NHL Rumors

Projected Lineups for Flames vs Mammoth – 10/15/25

Flames vs. Avalanche features Huberdeau and MacKinnon in a crucial NHL showdown.

The Hockey Writers

The Mammoth want to make the playoffs sooner rather than later 

The Mammoth aim for early playoff success, fueled by stars like Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen.

Daily Faceoff

Alexandar Georgiev’s NHL career might be over

Alexandar Georgiev faces an uncertain future with the Colorado Avalanche after a challenging season in the NHL.

The Hockey Beast

Central Division is shaping up to be the Group of Death

The Central Division features fierce competition with stars like Nathan MacKinnon, Jason Robertson, and Ryan O'Reilly leading their teams.

Sportsnet

Avalanche Defeat Sabres 3-1 in Afternoon Clash

Avalanche defeat Sabres 3-1 as Landeskog, MacKinnon, and Rantanen shine in an afternoon victory.

The Hockey Writers

The Wild West – Early Player Deployments

Explore early strategies as NHL teams like the Wild and Avalanche deploy stars like Kaprizov and MacKinnon effectively.

Dobber Hockey

MacKinnon scores twice, Makar gets 1st to lead Avalanche past Sabres

Nathan MacKinnon and Jack Eichel shine in a thrilling Avalanche vs. Sabres showdown, ending with a close 4-3 victory for Colorado.

NHL.com