Mikko Rantanen Hurt, And Worries About Georgiev Return

A bad night in Edmonton

Apr 06, 2024

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And how was your Friday night? For the Avs in Edmonton, it wasn’t so good, but thanks for asking.

The Avs not only got waxed 6-2 by the Oilers, but Mikko Rantanen got hurt. And, I’m starting to really wonder right now if Justus Annunen might be the Avs’ playoff goalie when the postseason starts in a couple weeks.

First, the Rantanen news: He left the game nearly four minutes into the second period, after getting hit along the boards by Oilers D-man Mattias Ekholm.

Here’s the hit:

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