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Mikko Rantanen of the Colorado Avalanche scores on an open net during the third period against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center on Oct. 22, 2018 in Philadelphia. 
Getting your player ready...
Another week, another award for the Avalanche.
Colorado forward on Monday was named the NHL’s third star of the week after tallying three goals and four assists in four games.
On the season, Rantanen has an NHL-leading 16 assists and 21 points, and has tallied five goals. His plus-minus of plus-14 is tied for the league lead with linemate .
Penguins center Sidney Crosby was named the NHL’s first star and Jets center Mark Scheifele is the second star.
This is the second consecutive week an Avalanche has earned player of the week honors. was the league’s first star last week.
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