#Mikko Rantanen

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The time to bet the Colorado Avalanche's Stanley Cup championship odds may have passed. After the Avalanche beat the Lightning in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, the odds of the Avs winning the cup have only gotten better … or worse, if you're a bettor looking for a larger payout. Last week Colorado had -200 odds to win the championship, according…

With the 2022-23 NHL season entering the second half, it's a good time to see where we're at in the betting markets. A lot has changed since the puck first dropped in early October, including the emergence of Tage Thompson as an elite No. 1 center, Erik Karlsson's renaissance season and the Panthers and Flames both coming out as losers (this…

To mark the halfway point of the 2022-23 regular season, NHL.com is running its third installment of the Trophy Tracker series. Today, we look at the race for the Hart Trophy, given annually to the player adjudged to be the most valuable to his team as selected in a poll by the Professional Hockey Writers Association. There are two important…

Now that the calendar has flipped to January, NHL teams are going to start to focus more on where they stand in the playoff race. The Colorado Avalanche host the Ottawa Senators on Saturday night and this is a huge game for both teams. Defending Stanley Cup champion Colorado lost for the seventh time in eight games with a 3-2 setback in Chicago on…

The Colorado Avalanche have lost six out of their last seven games, which is pretty bad. Losing to the lowly Chicago Blackhawks to make it seven failures in eight games would be calamitous. Chicago has the fewest points in the NHL but a word of warning to those who bet online: The Blackhawks have been uncharacteristically good the last few…

The midpoint of the season arrived Wednesday, and all week at NHL.com we have been running our Trophy Tracker series. Consider the Super 16 power rankings this week the Trophy Tracker edition, or at least the MVP addition. Who is the biggest reason for the Boston Bruins being the unanimous No. 1? Who has made the Carolina Hurricanes, Toronto Maple…

Colorado heads to the Windy City of Chicago to face off against the NHL's worst team, the Chicago Blackhawks. The last time these two played this season, a banner was being raised to the rafters at Ball Arena. Boy, feels like forever ago. In said matchup on October 12 on Opening Night, the Avs wound up on top 5-2 to start the season off as most…

The Colorado Avalanche will play the Chicago Blackhawks in NHL action on Thursday. The Avalanche have been decent this season but come with a losing run into the game. Placed fourth in the Western Conference Central Division with 41 points, they will look to get back to winning ways. The Hawks are suffering a poor season and are placed last with 22…

This article is part of our NHL Picks series. 12 games of NHL action tonight, and I've got a bet for every single one of'em. Feast. Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook. If you're in Maryland, sign up at DraftKings using the DraftKings Maryland Promo Code for $200 in free bets now that sports betting has launched in the Old Line State. Ohio is up…

A lot has been said about Jack Hughes over the last few weeks. He's been given several titles and labels during this heater he has been on..... A Goal Scorer, Otherworldly, Playmaker, The Big Deal. If I wanted to use a now-dated Game of Thrones analogy, I'd argue he is indeed The Prince that was Promised. If I wanted to use an even more dated…

This content was produced in partnership with The Hockey News' sponsor, BetMGM. The NHL season is winding down, which means the playoffs are almost here and NHL betting is heating up. While many look at NHL betting lines for individual games, there's also the chance to take a look at NHL Stanley Cup odds and get a good price before the playoffs…

A pair of teams with no love for one another will clash out on the ice as the Los Angeles Kings take on the Colorado Avalanche in the Mile High City. Join us for our NHL odds series where our Kings-Avalanche prediction and pick will be revealed. Coming into the game with similar records, the Kings will put their 20-12-5 mark on the line as they…

The Vancouver Canucks have hit the most critical point of their 2021-22 regular season. Following three consecutive losses, two of which against sub-par teams, Vancouver's playoff hopes have dampened with little time remaining in the season. On Wednesday, the Canucks will start game one of their four-game road trip in which they hope to save their…

No longer having his shot volume living in Nathan MacKinnon's shadow, Mikko Rantanen has been peppering opposing keepers, and our NHL picks like him to keep the pressure on when the Avalanche host the Panthers tonight. In a battle of two underperforming teams, the Florida Panthers take their sub-.500 record to altitude and face the Colorado…

The Toronto Maple Leafs will take on the Arizona Coyotes in an NHL game on Saturday. Toronto have played well this season and come into this one with a big loss. They are placed second with 50 points and will look to win more to continue their fight in the Eastern Conference Atlantic. Colorado have played well this season but comes with a losing…

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The New York Rangers were two games away from their first Stanley Cup Finals appearance in eight years when they faced the Los Angeles Kings in 2014. Despite the tough end in the playoffs, it was an overwhelmingly positive season for New York. The Blueshirts went much further than predicted before the regular season started and almost reached the…

It will be a Western Conference Final rematch as the Colorado Avalanche face the Edmonton Oilers at the Rogers Place on Saturday. It's time to continue our NHL odds series with an Avalanche-Oilers prediction and pick. The Avalanche and the Oilers will meet for the first time since the Avs swept them in the Western Conference Finals. Unfortunately,…

Colorado's Stanley Cup hangover has been enabled by a long injury list but its season hit a new low. Against an Oilers team rediscovering its groove, our NHL picks like Connor McDavid & Co. to add to the Avalanche's misery. Sparked by a players-only meeting, the Edmonton Oilers have rediscovered some of their mojo just in time for tonight's…

Here's your Boston Hockey Now Boston Bruins Game Day Preview: Boston Bruins (20-3-1, 41 pts) vs Colorado Avalanche (13-9-1, 27 pts) TIME: 9 P.M. ET, TV: NESN, ALT Network Radio: 98.5 The Sports Hub The Boston Bruins and Colorado Avalanche square off in a rematch in Denver tonight after the Bruins beat the Avalanche 5-1 at TD Garden on Saturday…

The Avalanche will travel northwest to face the Vancouver Canucks for the second time this season. Vancouver beat Colorado 4-3 when they first faced each other. The Avalanche led 3-2 going into the final period, but a Sheldon Dries goal followed by an Ethan Bear goal gave the Canucks the victory. The Avalanche are one point out of the second Wild…

The Colorado Avalanche will be finishing the first half of the 2022-23 season with a record of 19-12-3. Their 41 points are good enough for fourth in the Central Division and sixth in the Western Conference. It may seem like a lackluster performance for the defending Stanley Cup champion, but that couldn't be further from the truth. In fact, Las…

Two teams headed in entirely different directions will collide tonight, with the Montreal Canadiens visiting the Colorado Avalanche. The Canadiens are coming off finishing in the basement of the NHL standings last season, while the Avalanche raised the Stanley Cup. Injuries have been a big concern for both teams, but the Avalanche remain a viable…

Toronto's goaltending was spectacular in the first two months of the season, but regression is coming and the books are yet to adjust. With Colorado hitting its offensive stride, our NHL betting picks see this game's total soaring high. The Toronto Maple Leafs wrap up a three-game road trip tonight in Colorado with the Avalanche as+110 underdogs.…

The Colorado Avalanche head into Vegas to take on their new non-divisional rival, the Golden Knights. Both teams are heading into this matchup after playing games last night, both away from T-Mobile Arena in Vegas. The Avalanche are coming off of a 6-3 home win against the Winnipeg Jets last night after being down 3-0 after the first period. The…

A promising start is turning into a dominating season as the Boston Bruins continue to lead the NHL in points. Defenseman Hampus Lindholm and goalie Linus Ullmark are two major reasons for the success and they are both included in this week's " Who's Hot " list. The forwards listed are led by Washington's Alexander Ovechkin, who was recently moved…

The Los Angeles Kings will take on the Colorado Avalanche in the NHL on Thursday. Los Angeles have played well and are placed second in the Eastern Conference Pacific Division with 46 points. They're coming off a win in their last game and are looking to make the most of it to convert it into a winning streak. Colorado have played well this season…

The Los Angeles Kings will travel to Denver to face the Colorado Avalanche before heading home. The Kings are currently in second place in the Pacific Division but could inch closer to that first spot with a win. On the other side, the Avalanche are tied for the first Wild Spot with the Seattle Kraken but could take sole possession of it with a win…

The Colorado Avalanche will take on the Arizona Coyotes in the NHL on Tuesday. Colorado have played well this season and are on a four-game winning streak. Placed third in the Western Conference Central Division with 40 points, they are on the right track to challenge the top two teams. Arizona have had a poor season and are coming into the game…

The last time the Colorado Avalanche and St Louis Blues clashed in the Stanley Cup playoffs, it was over in the blink of an eye. In last season's opening postseason round, Colorado whipped St Louis in the minimum four games. Will it be any different this time around? The optics are suggesting no. St Louis is injury-riddled on the back end. While…

The New York Islander and Colorado Avalanche meet in what should be a close and competitive matchup on Monday night. At least, this game seems close and competitive statistically. However, The Islanders' recent performances don't necessarily match their season averages, while the Avalanche are playing to their averages and fighting through injuries…

If the season ended today, the Nashville Predators' eight-year postseason streak would come to an end, but they still have 54 games to change that, beginning with Saturday's showdown with the Colorado Avalanche, themselves a wild card team at the moment. The Predators had a decent run of play in November, going 9-4, but October and the early part…

The Colorado Avalanche face the Nashville Predators, with both teams looking to rebound from shaky starts to the season. Colorado sits in the middle of the Central Division with a 15-11-2 record, while Nashville is in the bottom half with a 12-12-4 record and has dropped five straight games. The upcoming game could be fantastic because both teams…

It's a potential Stanley Cup Final preview in Carolina tonight, as the Canes welcome Colorado. In such a great matchup, check out our NHL betting picks to find the edge as the Avalanche and the Hurricanes clash. We've got a potential Stanley Cup Final preview tonight in Carolina, as the first-place team in the Central division takes on the…

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When the Colorado Avalanche beat the Tampa Bay Lightning in six games to capture their third Stanley Cup in franchise history, bookmakers quickly installed them as favorites to repeat in the 2022-23 NHL season. The Avalanche entered the season as+400 favorites to repeat, and two months into the season, they are still at the top, but the NHL…

The Colorado Avalanche are missing many of the players who led them to the Stanley Cup. Some headed elsewhere in the offseason while a few star players are on the injured list. Since falling to Boston 4-0 at home, Colorado has points in three straight games even with a makeshift lineup. The Avalanche will be playing a Buffalo team that lead the NHL…

The Philadelphia Flyers started the season out hot with a 5-2-0 record but have come crashing down hard. Their record now sits at 9-13-7 as they've lost 20 out of their last 24 games. Now, they get the Colorado Avalanche, which just ended its own slump with a 3-2 overtime win in St. Louis on Sunday. Can they keep their momentum going and cash on…

An inter-conference duel will be on the docket for this Tuesday evening as the Philadelphia Flyers do battle with the Colorado Avalanche. Join us for our NHL odds series where our Flyers-Avalanche prediction and pick will come true. Remember when the Flyers got off to one of the best starts in the league to begin the season? Well, that time seems…

The NHL Schedule is full on December 13, and that means that you will find plenty of good betting opportunities. Continue reading below to get our best NHL props today and much more. Looking at player prop betting odds is always a good play when it comes to NHL, and there is no shortage of options on Tuesday night. You have to look closely at…

We're past the quarter pole of the NHL season and starting to figure out what teams are all about for the 2022-23 NHL season. The latest: The reigning champion Colorado Avalanche remain the odds-on favourites to repeat. In the Eastern Conference, the Carolina Hurricanes have lived up to their billing as a top contender and the Florida Panthers are…

The Boston Bruins will take on the Colorado Avalanche in an NHL game on Wednesday. Boston have had a season to remember with 20 wins in 24 games. They are firmly in top spot in the Eastern Conference Atlantic with 41 points and are comfortable coming into the game. Given that Toronto are trying to catch them, Boston will aim to win this game to…

Welcome to VSiN's NHL Bets page. Your source for comprehensive and dynamic hockey betting analysis. Read on for odds, predictions and best bets for December 7. Follow me on to stay up to date. Recap: Tuesday's loss was a frustrating one. The first best bet was on a home underdog (Winnipeg Jets) that didn't close all that strong. It won, rather…

The Colorado Avalanche and Arizona Coyotes square off in Game 4 of their Western Conference First-Round series Monday at 5:30 p.m. ET at Rogers Place in Edmonton. We analyze the Avalanche-Coyotes NHL betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets. The Coyotes picked up a 4-2 victory in Game 3, the first time in this series where the underdog…

Discussions about awards usually begin with the definition of honor being twisted into a pretzel. The Hart Trophy arguably leads in this regard, with people often convoluting'best' with'most valuable.' The NHL's definition aids in the interpretation, stating that the Hart Trophy is "an annual award given to the player adjudged to be the most…

Colorado Avalanche vs Philadelphia Flyers 12/5/2022 Picks Predictions Previews The Stanley Cup defending champions, Colorado Avalanche, will be at Wells Fargo Center to face off with the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday evening. Colorado is 13-8-1 on 27 points and 4th in the Central Division with an 8-5-0 record on the road this season. The Avalanche…

This Monday has an exciting slate of games, with a couple of teams playing well recently. We also have a matchup with some struggling teams that would love to come away with two points. Here's a closer look at Avalanche vs. Flyers. Colorado Avalanche (-205) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (+168) | o/u 6 (-106/-114) The Avalanche have the ability on both…

The Colorado Avalanche will try to advance to the Stanley Cup with a sweep as they face the Edmonton Oilers in Game 4. It's time to continue our NHL odds coverage with an Avalanche-Oilers Game 4 prediction and pick. The Avalanche defeated the Oilers 4-2 in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals. Now, Colorado has a chance to sweep the…

The defending Stanley Cup-champion Colorado Avalanche are inPhiladelphia to take on the Flyers on Monday. Read on for our Avalanche-Flyerspicks and predictions. The ColoradoAvalanche have won nine of their past 13 games even though their lineup hasbeen decimated by injuries. And the way the Philadelphia Flyers have been playing, the Avs are in…