Jack Dempsey, The Associated Press
Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) celebrates goal against the Vegas Golden Knights with teammates on the bench in the first period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Sunday, May 30, 2021, in Denver. 
Getting your player ready...
And here you will observe the Moose in his natural habitat…
Scoring goals!
— x – Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche)
It’s been a week since the Avalanche last played, but they’re certainly not rusty.
Winger Mikko Rantanen got Colorado on the board Sunday when he blasted a backhander past Vegas goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury to give the Avs a 1-0 lead 4:55 into the first period. Cale Makar and Devon Toews were each credited with an assist.
The Avs and Golden Knights kicked off Game 1 of their best-of-seven, second-round series on Sunday night.
