Ranta scored two goals on three shots for AHL Colorado on Saturday.
Ranta, who started the season with the Avalanche, was demoted to the AHL Eagles after 10 scoreless games. The 21-year-old Finn went top shelf late in the second period in what might be described as a goal-scorer's goal. He later stole a puck in the neutral zone, sped by a defender, and sent a backhander past AHL Stockton's goalie. These were the first goals for Ranta since the demotion.