The Colorado Avalanche's Mikko Rantanen has been racking up not just points on the ice but accolades as well, most recently being named the NHL's second star of the week. Rantanen, over the past week, seamlessly demonstrated why he's considered one of the league's elite forwards with a seven-point streak, aiding his team to glide through a triple-win streak unquestionably.
As reported by 9NEWS, the 28-year-old Finn not just played in all three of Colorado's games but was also instrumental in helping to rightly ensure their flawless week. His performance, especially noteworthy in the Avalanche's narrow 3-2 victory against the Philadelphia Flyers, started with two assists. He proceeded to score a pivotal game-tying goal in Thursday's gritty 2-1 comeback against the Washington Capitals.
According to Sports Illustrated, Rantanen's vital contribution to his team's success highlights his total haul of two goals along with five assists. His consistent scoring and playmaking were highlighted as unarguably huge parts of why the Avalanche towered undefeated over the week's challenges.
