Avalanche's Mikko Rantanen Breaks Goalless Streak After Criticism from Teammate's Father

Rantanen refutes claims of insufficient training, attributing strong performance to 'extra energy' from criticism.

Mikko Rantanen, Colorado Avalanche star, broke his nine-game goalless streak with a goal and two assists in a 6-5 win over the Calgary Flames.
Rantanen's performance came after criticism from Ismo Lehkonen, father of Avalanche teammate Artturi Lehkonen, who suggested Rantanen's recent slump was due to a lack of training over the summer.
Rantanen refuted Lehkonen's claims, stating that he did train as usual and that the comments gave him 'extra energy' for the game.
The Avalanche, who won the Stanley Cup two seasons ago, are currently leading the Central Division with 36 points.
Artturi Lehkonen, who has been sidelined with a neck injury since November, was a key player in the Avalanche's 2022 Stanley Cup win.