Mikko Rantanen Has 2 Goals and 2 Assists, Avalanche Beat Kings 5–2 in Opener

Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen (C) celebrates his goal with defenseman Jack Johnson (L) during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings in Los Angeles on Oct. 11, 2023. Mark J. Terrill/AP Photo

LOS ANGELES—Mikko Rantanen is off to another quick start for the Colorado Avalanche.

The Finnish forward became the third player in NHL history to have at least four points in consecutive season openers, leading the Avalanche to a 5–2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday night, Oct. 11.