Mikko Rantanen scored twice in the third period to complete his ninth career hat trick, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-2 DENVER -- Mikko Rantanen scored twice in the third period to complete his ninth career hat trick, and the ...

Nathan MacKinnon had three assists to extend his season-opening home point streak to 11 games (five goals, 20 assists) for the Avalanche (9-8-0), who have won three straight. Artturi Lehkonen had a goal and an assist, and Alexandar Georgiev made 12 saves.

DENVER — The Colorado Avalanche extended their winning streak to three games Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Kings as Mikko Rantanen recorded his 9th career hat trick.

Mikko Rantanen scored three goals for his ninth career hat trick, including a go-ahead goal midway through the third period, Artturi Lehkonen had a goal and an assist, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-2 in Denver on Wednesday night.

Mikko Rantanen scored twice in the third period to complete his ninth career hat trick as the Colorado Avalanche beat the Kings.

Mikko Rantanen posted his second hat trick of the season in the Avalanche's 4-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings at Ball Arena on Wednesday. The Burgundy and Blue improved to 9-8 after their third-straight victory.