Denver Post · Dec 11, 2024
Mikko Rantanen, Nathan MacKinnon power Avalanche past Penguins
Colorado Avalanche’s Mikko Rantanen (96) reaches to put a shot between his legs against Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry (35) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)PITTSBURGH — The Colorado Avalanche hockey club is still not whole, but it sure looks like a potential powerhouse again.
Mikko Rantanen had a hat trick and two assists, and Nathan MacKinnon had one goal and four assists as Colorado’s stars dominated in a 6-2 victory Tuesday night against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena.