Mikko Rantanen’s streak of points continues

Colorado Avalanche Finnish striker Mikko Rantanen continued his high point streak as Colorado defeated the Florida Panthers 3–1.

Rantanen completed Colorado’s third goal into an empty net and extended his scoring streak to 14 games. Rantanen, who has scored 24+34 this season, was last held scoreless on December 5 against the Carolina Hurricanes.

The key player in Colorado’s victory was the defender Devon Toewswho scored his team’s first two goals and assisted Rantanen’s third goal. Toews got an assist on the latter hit Juuso Pärssinenfor whom the point was the first in Colorado. Pärssinen played the first season for the Nashville Predators and was traded to Colorado at the end of last year.

Assisted Florida’s only goal Anton Lundell.

Montreal Canadiens defeated the Vancouver Canucks in a 5–4 victory By Nick Suzuki with an overtime goal.

Suzuki scored 1+2 in the match, as did the Montreal defender Lane Hutson.

of Montreal Joel Armia bait Kaiden Guhlen scored a goal. Montreal’s second Finnish player Patrik Laine was sidelined due to illness. Laine was now absent for the third consecutive match.

Vancouver goalkeeper played Kevin Lankinenwho blocked 19 shots in the match.

Vancouver’s number one name was a forward JT Millerwho was involved in all four of his team’s goals with 2+2 power points.

A striker of Finnish background brought in for this match from the AHL team Abbotsford Canucks Jonathan Lekkerimäki scored 1+1 for Vancouver.

Buffalo Sabres beat the Washington Capitals 4–3 at the end of the winning goal contest.

Buffalo succeeded in the decisive attempt JJ Peterkawho scored 1+1 in actual game time.

A defender played in Buffalo’s back lines Henri Jokiharwho had been in the stands for the previous six matches. Jokiharju played just under 12 minutes in the match and was left with no points. The Finnish defender was also in the stands for several matches at the beginning of the season.

Buffalo goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen blocked 25 shots in the match.