Mikko Rantanen’s hard work continues.
Seattle’s defense couldn’t control Mikko Rantas. AOP / USA TODAY SPORTS
Chosen as the number one star of the game Mikko Rantanen already scored his tenth goal of the season from the goal line when Colorado beat Seattle 5–1.
However, the Finn’s best performance of the night was an assist of Jonathan Drouin to the finish line. Rantanen continued Sam Malinski a hard pass with one touch between his legs To Nathan McKinnon (0+3) to full speed. This, in turn, set the ball rolling for Drouin, who slammed the puck into the backpack at the end of a two-on-one attack.
If Rantanen’s input is not visible on your device, you can watch it from here.
This season, Rantanen has scored 10+11=21 in 14 matches. He is tied for eighth place in the NHL points market.
If Rantanen’s scoring pace continues at the same rate until the end of the season, he would be encouraged by a steady pace with 59 goals and 123 points in 82 regular season games.
Throughout history, only two Finns have been able to have higher power readings in the regular season of the NHL. Jari Kurri twice and Teemu Selänne once.
In his record season 1984–85, Kurrin scored a whopping 135 (71+64) points in 73 games.
Selänte’s highest rating was seen right away in the rookie season 1992–93, when he produced 76+56=132 in 84 matches.
Story updated at 8:16 a.m. Added video and mention of Rantanen’s wonderful pass.