Lehkonen scored a goal in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Jets in Game 5.
Odd bounces went both ways in this game -- the Jets' first goal caromed in off Lehkonen's body. It balanced out, as Lehkonen's marker was awarded to him when a Jets defenseman put the puck in his own net in the second period. Lehkonen got a goal in every contest in the first round and added three assists, 20 shots on net, seven hits and a plus-5 rating while skating in a top-six role with power-play time.
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Avalanche's Artturi Lehkonen: Puts up two points
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Lehkonen registered a goal and an assist in the 5-1 Game 4 win over the Jets on Sunday.
With the Avalanche peppering Connor Hellebuyck in the first period, Lehkonen was able to open the scoring for his fourth goal of the first round on the 12th shot of the game. Lehkonen added a primary power-play assist late in the second frame to give Colorado a 4-1 lead. He also had one hit, three shots on net, one blocked shot, two PIM and a plus-1 rating in 18:39 of ice time. Including the regular season, Lehkonen is on a six-game point streak, scoring four goals and adding five assists over that span.
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Avalanche's Artturi Lehkonen: Nets goal Friday
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Lehkonen scored a goal on five shots, added two hits and went plus-2 in Friday's 6-2 win over the Jets in Game 3.
Lehkonen has scored in three straight games and has three goals and four assists during a five-game point streak. Five of those points, as well as 16 shots on net and six hits, have come over three playoff outings. The 28-year-old winger is making the most of his top-six role and power-play time to put up strong scoring numbers.
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Avalanche's Artturi Lehkonen: Two points in Tuesday's win
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Lehkonen scored a goal on four shots, added an assist, went plus-2 and logged four hits in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Jets in Game 2.
Lehkonen has opened the playoffs with a pair of multi-point efforts. The 28-year-old's tally tied the contest at 2-2 in the second period, and he helped out on Josh Manson's marker just before the end of the frame. Lehkonen remains in a second-line role, but he's proving he can be effective there as a clutch scorer. He had six points over seven outings last postseason, so it's not unusual to see him put up offense in bunches.
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Avalanche's Artturi Lehkonen: Goal, assist in loss
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Lehkonen scored a power-play goal on seven shots and added an assist in Sunday's 7-6 loss to the Jets in Game 1.
Lehkonen was bumped back down to the second line for this game, with Zach Parise moving to the top line to fill in for Jonathan Drouin (lower body). The 28-year-old Lehkonen can provide offense from anywhere in the top six -- he had nine points over the last nine games of the regular season to finish 2023-24 with 34 points in 45 appearances. If the Avalanche struggle again in Game 2, it wouldn't be surprising to see Lehkonen ultimately shuffled around again.
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Avalanche's Artturi Lehkonen: Moves to top line
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Lehkonen scored a power-play goal on one shot and added an assist and a hit in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Wild.
Lehkonen is riding a six-game point streak, during which he has four goals and three assists. He took up residence on the top line, as Mikko Rantanen (concussion) was unavailable. Lehkonen has history on the first line and should slot seamlessly alongside Nathan MacKinnon and Jonathan Drouin for as long as Rantanen is out. Lehkonen has 16 goals (seven on the power play) and 16 assists through 42 games.
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Avalanche's Artturi Lehkonen: Scores on power play in loss
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Lehkonen scored a power-play goal on three shots and added two hits in Sunday's 7-4 loss to the Stars.
Lehkonen has three goals and two assists during his five-game point streak. The 28-year-old winger moved up to the top line in place of Mikko Rantanen (upper body) for Sunday's contest. Lehkonen has thrived alongside Nathan MacKinnon before and should be a solid fantasy addition as long as he remains on the top line. For the season, Lehkonen has 30 points (11 on the power play), 95 shots on net and 44 hits through 41 appearances.
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Avalanche's Artturi Lehkonen: Point streak up to four games
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Lehkonen notched an assist in Friday's 6-2 loss to the Oilers.
Lehkonen has two goals and two assists during his four-game point streak. The winger has held down a second-line role lately while Jonathan Drouin has played on the top line, but a shuffle could be incoming with Mikko Rantanen (upper body) likely to miss time after exiting Friday's game. Lehkonen has 29 points, 92 shots on net, 41 hits and a plus-10 rating over 40 appearances this season.
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Avalanche's Artturi Lehkonen: Points in three straight
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Lehkonen scored a goal on three shots in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Wild.
Lehkonen put the Avalanche on top early, controlling a loose puck and sneaking one five-hole on Filip Gustavsson. It was the third consecutive game with a point for Lehkonen, who is sporting a career-best 15.4 shooting percentage this year.
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Avalanche's Artturi Lehkonen: Strikes on power play
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Lehkonen scored a power-play goal on two shots, blocked a shot and logged two PIM in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Predators.
Lehkonen finished off an offensive-zone push during which all five members of the power-play unit touched the puck. He one-timed a feed from Cale Makar for Lehkonen's first tally in six games. Lehkonen has 13 goals (five on the power play) and 13 assists in 37 games.
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Avalanche's Artturi Lehkonen: Provides helper in win
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Lehkonen notched an assist and four shots on goal in Friday's 6-1 win over the Blue Jackets.
Lehkonen set up Cale Makar's game-tying goal in the first period. Over seven outings in March, Lehkonen has three goals and three assists, as well as a plus-10 rating. The 28-year-old winger has 25 points, 77 shots on net, 37 hits and a plus-11 rating through 33 appearances this season, and he continues to offer solid offense in a top-six role.
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Avalanche's Artturi Lehkonen: Pair of points in overtime win
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Lehkonen scored a goal on two shots, added an assist and went plus-3 in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Oilers.
Lehkonen's goal came within the final second of overtime to secure the Avalanche's sixth win in a row. The winger has five points over his last four outings, and he looked no worse for wear after missing two contests due to an illness. The 28-year-old is up to 12 tallies, 24 points, 73 shots on net, 36 hits and a plus-10 rating through 31 appearances this season.
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Avalanche's Artturi Lehkonen: Expected back against Oilers
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Lehkonen (illness) is slated to return to action versus Edmonton on Saturday, Jesse Montano of Guerilla Sports reports.
Lehkonen looks poised to return from a two-game absence due to his illness. In 18 contests since returning from a long-term neck problem, the 28-year-old winger has rolled with eight goals and six assists, including five power-play points. As such, Lehkonen figures to be back with one of the power-play units Saturday.
Lehkonen (illness) will miss his second straight game when the Avalanche face Vancouver on Wednesday, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports.
Lehkonen has 11 goals and 22 points in 30 outings in 2023-24. The 28-year-old might still be an option Saturday versus Edmonton. Once he's healthy enough to play, Lehkonen will probably serve in a top-six capacity and on the first power-play unit. His eventual return will also likely result in Brandon Duhaime's role being diminished.
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Avalanche's Artturi Lehkonen: Unavailable Tuesday
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Lehkonen (illness) won't play Tuesday versus the Flames, according to Marc Moser of Altitude Sports.
Lehkonen hasn't been feeling well since Sunday. It's unclear at this time if he will be available for Wednesday's contest in Vancouver. Lehkonen has registered 11 goals, 22 points and 71 shots on net over 30 appearances this season.
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Avalanche's Artturi Lehkonen: Dealing with illness
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Lehkonen (illness) will travel with the Avalanche for the team's upcoming four-game road trip despite missing Sunday's practice, according to Ryan Boulding of NHL.com.
Lehkonen, who is considered day-to-day, could be available to play Tuesday versus Calgary. He has notched 11 goals and 11 assists in 30 outings this campaign.
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Avalanche's Artturi Lehkonen: Supplies goal in win
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Lehkonen scored a goal on three shots and had two penalty minutes in Wednesday's 7-2 win over Detroit.
Lehkonen settled into an opening in the slot while defenders were preoccupied with Mikko Rantanen behind the net. Lehkonen then one-timed Rantanen's feed to score the goal that gave Colorado the lead for good. It was Lehkonen's seventh tally in the last 11 games, during which he has 12 points. The move back to the top line has helped the forward regain his scoring touch following a lengthy absence due to an ankle injury.
Lehkonen notched a power-play assist, three shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 5-0 win over the Blackhawks.
Lehkonen helped out on Nathan MacKinnon's third-period tally. The helper was Lehkonen's 11th point over the last 10 games, with five of those points coming on the power play. The winger is up to 20 points, 65 shots on net, 34 hits and a plus-3 rating through 28 outings overall. He'll continue to offer solid fantasy value while playing on the top line.
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Avalanche's Artturi Lehkonen: One of each Tuesday
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Lehkonen scored a power-play goal, added an assist and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Stars.
Lehkonen was involved in the Avalanche's last two goals. He set up a Nathan MacKinnon tally in the second period and scored a goal of his own later in the frame. Lehkonen is up to 19 points (eight on the power play), 57 shots on net, 32 hits and a minus-1 rating through 25 appearances. He started slow after returning from a neck injury, but the winger has earned 10 points over his last seven contests, which corresponds with him getting regular top-six usage. Lehkonen was back on the first line Tuesday, swapping spots with Jonathan Drouin, who skated with Ryan Johansen and Zach Parise.
Lehkonen had a power-play goal, three shots on net and one hit in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Maple Leafs.
Nathan MacKinnon found Lehkonen positioned in front of the net to give Colorado an early lead at the 2:16 mark of the first period. It was the fifth tally and eighth point over the last six games for Lehkonen, who has rediscovered his scoring touch. The forward, who spent 35 games on IR with an ankle injury, failed to score and logged just one assist during his first six games back from the injury before this recent surge.
