Mikko Rantanen's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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Mikko Rantanen

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Mikko Rantanen. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Mikko Rantanen is a Finnish professional ice hockey player currently playing forward for the Dallas Stars in the NHL. Drafted 10th overall by the Colorado Avalanche in 2015, he debuted in the NHL that same year and won the Stanley Cup with the Avalanche in 2022. After a short period with the Carolina Hurricanes, Rantanen signed an eight-year contract with Dallas in 2025.

1944: Hat Trick Record

On 7 May, Rantanen became the third player in NHL history to score a hat trick in two consecutive playoff games, behind Doug Bentley in 1944 and Jari Kurri in 1985.

1985: Hat Trick Record

On 7 May, Rantanen became the third player in NHL history to score a hat trick in two consecutive playoff games, behind Doug Bentley in 1944 and Jari Kurri in 1985.

2015: NHL Debut and Draft

In 2015, Mikko Rantanen was selected by the Colorado Avalanche in the first round, 10th overall, of the NHL entry draft and he made his NHL debut that year.

2016: World Junior Championships Gold Medal

In 2016, Rantanen helped Finland claim the gold medal at the World Junior Championships.

June 2022: Stanley Cup victory

On June 26, 2022, the Colorado Avalanche won the Stanley Cup, giving Mikko Rantanen his first Stanley Cup championship.

2022: Stanley Cup Win

In 2022, Rantanen and the Colorado Avalanche won the Stanley Cup.

2022: 50-Goal Mark

In the 2022–23 season, Mikko Rantanen became the third Finn to break the 50-goal mark in the NHL regular season.