Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon, Mikko Rantanen shooting less, producing

Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) and center Nathan MacKinnon (29) celebrate McKinnon’s goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets in the third period at Ball Arena in Denver on Friday, March 22, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

By Corey Masisak | cmasisak@denverpost.com | The Denver Post

PUBLISHED: October 31, 2024 at 4:46 PM MDT | UPDATED: October 31, 2024 at 4:48 PM MDT

Getting your player ready...

MacKinnon and Rantanen love to set up each other for one-timers through the middle of the ice, but that hasn't been available as often without Drouin.

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Avalanche stars Nathan MacKinnon, Mikko Rantanen are producing, but shooting less so far this season

Both star forwards are averaging fewer shot attempts, shots on goal per game this year

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