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Rantanen scores twice to lead Avalanche past Jets 6-3 and into the second round of the playoffs

Mikko Rantanen scored his first two goals of the playoffs in the third period, leading the Avs to a 6-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets that clinched their opening-round playoff series in 5 games.

By: The Associated Press

Posted at 10:59 PM, Apr 30, 2024

and last updated 2024-05-01 12:43:47-04

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Mikko Rantanen scored his first two goals of the playoffs in the third period, leading the Colorado Avalanche to a 6-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets that clinched their opening-round playoff series in five games.

THE AVS ADVANCE!!! 🗣️ The Colorado Avalanche take down the Winnipeg Jets in Game 5 to clinch the series and move on to Round 2. 🏒 #GoAvsGo | #ALLIN pic.twitter.com/bMM74oU3S6
— Denver7 News (@DenverChannel) May 1, 2024

Rantanen, who had an assist, scored twice in a span of just under four minutes early in the third period to snap a 3-3 tie. Valeri Nichushkin, Yakov Trenin, Artturi Lehkonen and Josh Manson also scored for the Avalanche, who will play the winner of the series between Dallas and Vegas.

Kyle Connor, Josh Morrissey and Tyler Toffoli scored for the Jets.

Rantanen scores twice to lead Avs past Jets 6-3 and into 2nd round of playoffs