Colorado’s Mikko Rantanen is about to score a goal as Kings defenseman Jordan Spence covers in the third period. Mikko Rantanen scored twice in the third period to complete his ninth career hat trick, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Kings 4-2 on Wednesday night. Rantanen’s goal at 10:01, his second of the night, gave Colorado the lead in the …
DENVER — Colorado Avalanche forward Mikko Rantanen remains in concussion protocol and will miss their game Sunday night against the Central Division-leading Dallas Stars. Rantanen left Friday’s 6-2 loss in Edmonton after taking a hit from Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm along the boards in the second period. He’s one of our top players,” Avalanche forward said Jonathan Drouin said. “Hopefully …