GOTTA SEE IT: Mikko Rantanen Sets Avalanche Single-Season Goal Record with His 55th

Mikko Rantanen has done a lot of impressive things this season, but did anyone see him breaking an Avalanche record previously set by Joe Sakic?

That’s exactly what he did on Thursday night.

With a one-time blast on the powerplay that tied the game at two, Rantanen scored his 55th goal of the year. The previous single-season best for the Avalanche was Joe Sakic‘s 54 goals in 2000-01. That record is no more.

It was vintage Mikko. Set-up in his usual spot on the powerplay at the right circle, he ripped a one-timer over David Rittich’s glove. It went in and out of the net so fast that fans weren’t sure right away that it had gone in.

Take a look at the goal below, as well as the slow-motion replay that shows just how perfect the shot was.

Mikko Rantanen lights the lamp with a power play rip for his 55th goal of the year, knotting up the score at 2!#GoAvsGo pic.twitter.com/1HynbygTGI

— Hockey Daily 365 l NHL Highlights (@HockeyDaily365) April 14, 2023

Another look at the 💣 from Mikko! #GoAvsGo pic.twitter.com/NVWvA2bNOP

— x – Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) April 14, 2023

Rantanen with his 55th goal of the year, a new @Avalanche record (since relocating). Tops the previous high of 54 by Joe Sakic in 2000-01

55 Mikko Rantanen, 2022-23
54 Joe Sakic, 2000-01
51 Joe Sakic, 1995-96
50 Milan Hejduk, 2002-03

— Brendan McNicholas (@bmcnich) April 14, 2023