Mikko Rantanen took Colorado on his back and scored his second hat-trick of the season – Patrik Laine in great shape after his return

Mikko Rantanen accounted for all of Colorado’s goals as the reigning Stanley Cup champions defeated the St. Louis Blues 3-2.

Star striker Mikko Rantanen backpacked the injury-plagued Colorado Avalanche in an away game against the St. Louis Blues. Rantanen tapped in midway through the second period to give his team a 1–0 lead.

At the end of regular time, St. Louis was level and over, but then Rantanen stepped into the picture again. Playing without a goalie, Colorado’s pressure was rewarded and Rantanen rammed the puck in just seven seconds before the final buzzer.

Rantanen became a hero in overtime by scoring Cale Makarin into the shot puck. The hat trick was Rantanen’s second of the season and fifth of his career. He had his first three-goal night of the season a little over a month ago in an NHL match played in Tampere against the Columbus Blues Jackets.

The situation before Rantanen’s 2-2 equalizer was examined on video, because it was necessary to make sure that Colorado did not JT Compher guilty of handpassing his teammate Devon Toews after the shot.

– The puck hit (from Toews’ shot) after landing in Comphs (Compher’s) stomach, Rantanen elaborated on the NHL’s website.

Free Nathan McKinnon Rantane’s contribution to playing Colorado is immeasurably large. The Finn has scored 19 goals and 36 points in 26 matches. The team is third in the central division.

Columbus, who was sidelined for a few weeks due to an ankle problem Patrick Laine returned to real work at the beginning of December. Since his return, the Finn has found an excellent mood.

The 24-year-old forward scored 1+2 when Columbus defeated the Los Angeles Kings after overtime with 6-5 goals.

Laine’s eighth goal of the season was elegant. by Jack Roslovic with 2 against 1, Laine, who was able to drive through, hit a great shot straight from the pass by Jonathan Quick past.

Laine also played a big role in overtime. He pushed himself into a good goal-scoring position, but didn’t manage to score. Followed the wave Johnny Gaudreau however, put the bouncing puck into the goal and the Finn was awarded an assist.

– This was one of those nights when we had to find the means and fight until victory. I’m happy it ended this way, Laine said on the NHL’s website.

Laine has scored as many goals and three assists in the last six matches.