Lehkonen scored a goal on eight shots, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Thursday's 7-4 win over the Stars in Game 6.
Lehkonen scored for the second game in a row, and his eight shots led all skaters in the contest. The winger has three goals, one assist, 21 shots, 14 hits and a plus-4 rating over six playoff outings. He remains a strong DFS option as long as he's playing on the top line.
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Avalanche's Artturi Lehkonen: Tallies in Game 5 loss
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Lehkonen scored a goal, added four hits and added two PIM in Monday's 6-2 loss to the Stars in Game 5.
Lehkonen has earned two goals, one assist, 13 shots on net, 13 hits and a plus-2 rating over five playoff contests. He's still in a top-line role for now, but with the Avalanche facing elimination Thursday in Game 6, it wouldn't be surprising if head coach Jared Bednar bumped Gabriel Landeskog up to Lehkonen's top-line spot. Lehkonen is still a lock for top-six minutes and can add physicality with his scoring even if his usage is reduced slightly.
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Avalanche's Artturi Lehkonen: Scores fluky goal
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Lehkonen scored a goal on two shots and added two hits in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Stars in Game 1.
Lehkonen didn't get any bounces to go his way late in the regular season -- he was limited to four assists over his last 16 outings before missing the Avalanche's game against the Ducks last Sunday due to a lower-body injury. However, his return to action in Game 1 saw him score when the puck bounced in off his skate after he was knocked off his feet midway through the second period. The veteran winger produced a career-high 27 goals and added 18 assists over 69 regular-season outings, and prior to this year, he had 23 goals and 20 assists over 71 NHL playoff contests. He can elevate his game and provide top-six scoring when it matters most.
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Avalanche's Artturi Lehkonen: Ready to rock
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Lehkonen (lower body) will play in Game 1 against the Stars on Saturday, according to Meghan Angley of Guerilla Sports.
After sitting out Colorado's regular-season finale, Lehkonen finished 2024-25 with 27 goals, 45 points and 148 shots on net in 69 outings. In the postseason, he will play in the top six and see power-play usage.
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Avalanche's Artturi Lehkonen: Won't play in regular-season finale
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Lehkonen (lower body) won't suit up Sunday against the Ducks, Jesse Montano of Guerilla Sports reports.
Lehkonen will wrap up the regular season with 27 goals, 45 points and a plus-36 rating across 69 appearances. He hasn't scored since March 10, but he'll have some time to recover from his lower-body injury ahead of the playoffs, which begin April 19.
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Avalanche's Artturi Lehkonen: Logs helper in Thursday's win
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Lehkonen notched an assist, four shots on goal and two PIM in Thursday's 7-3 win over the Blue Jackets.
Lehkonen has not done well in recent weeks, enduring slumps of four and five games. He's earned a meager three assists over his last 12 outings while maintaining top-six minutes for much of that time, though he was demoted to the second line for a few games. The 29-year-old is back in a bigger role due to injuries -- Jonathan Drouin (lower body) and Martin Necas (undisclosed) missed Thursday's 7-3 win over Columbus and won't be rushed back since the Avalanche are already guaranteed a playoff spot. Lehkonen is at 44 points, 133 shots on net, 36 blocked shots, 32 PIM and a plus-36 rating over 65 appearances, so he has the skills to get back on track.
Lehkonen recorded an assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 5-4 shootout win over the Canadiens.
Lehkonen has a helper in back-to-back contests since he snapped a four-game point drought. The 29-year-old winger has been shuffled down to the second line, and while playing alongside Brock Nelson isn't a bad thing, it's not the same as being on a line with Nathan MacKinnon. Lehkonen has 43 points, 125 shots on net and a plus-33 rating over 59 appearances in 2024-25 as a fixture in the top six.
Lehkonen scored a goal in Monday's 3-0 win over the Blackhawks.
Lehkonen extended his point streak to four games with his goal Monday, and this tally, courtesy of a tip-in in the initial minute of the third period, was the one that opened the doors for the Avalanche's late scoring barrage. This was Lehkonen's 27th goal of the season, and while he has 41 points across 53 games so far, he's been significantly more productive offensively in recent games. The 29-year-old has eight points (four goals, four assists) in eight outings since the end of the 4 Nations break, and he's also cracked the scoresheet in eight of his last 10 appearances.
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Avalanche's Artturi Lehkonen: Hands out two helpers
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Lehkonen notched two assists, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 7-3 win over the Sharks.
Lehkonen had a hand in Jonathan Drouin's power-play tally in the first period and also set up the second of Nathan MacKinnon's two goals in the contest. This was Lehkonen's second multi-point effort in a row, and he has five goals and four assists over his last eight games. For the season, the winger is at 39 points, 115 shots on net, 30 blocked shots and a plus-28 rating over 51 appearances. With Brock Nelson in the fold after a trade from the Islanders, Lehkonen could still put up good numbers even if he switches spots with Jonathan Drouin in a lineup shuffle.
Lehkonen scored two goals on five shots in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Penguins.
Lehkonen has five goals and two assists over his last seven contests. The winger opened the scoring at 6:36 of the second period and also put away one of the Avalanche's two empty-netters. Lehkonen is now at 26 goals, 11 assists, 113 shots on net and a plus-26 rating through 50 appearances. He should get to the 40-point mark for the second time in his career, and his personal-best total of 51 from 2022-23 is within range if he stays healthy.
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Avalanche's Artturi Lehkonen: Tallies in Wednesday's win
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Lehkonen scored a goal on two shots and added two hits in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Devils.
Lehkonen has three goals and two assists, as well as 15 shots on net, over his last five contests. The winger opened the scoring at 8:54 of the first period, and that was the only tally over the first 40 minutes before the game opened up in the third. Lehkonen is now at 24 goals, 35 points, 106 shots on net and a plus-24 rating through 48 appearances. He's surpassed his point total from 45 outings in the 2023-24 regular season, and he has a real chance to aim for the 30-goal and 50-point marks.
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Avalanche's Artturi Lehkonen: Goal, assist in win
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Lehkonen scored a goal on four shots, dished a power-play assist, added four PIM, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Friday's 5-4 win over the Oilers.
Lehkonen's pair of points came during the first period, with his goal giving the Avalanche a 3-2 lead late in the frame. This was his first multi-point effort since Jan. 18 versus the Stars, but he has five goals and two assists over his last eight outings. For the season, the winger is up to 23 goals, 10 helpers, 100 shots on net and a plus-24 rating across 45 appearances. His goal-scoring success is fueled by shooting 23 percent, but his overall production is right in line with what he did in an injury-riddled 2023-24 despite a drop in power-play output.
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Avalanche's Artturi Lehkonen: Deposits goal in win
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Lehkonen scored a goal on five shots and went plus-3 in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Flames.
Lehkonen gave the Avalanche their first lead of the game at 5:34 of the second period. He has four goals and an assist over his last five contests, though it's been nine games since he earned a multi-point effort. The winger is at 22 goals (a career high), 31 points, 96 shots on net and a plus-22 rating over 44 appearances this season.
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Avalanche's Artturi Lehkonen: Snags helper Friday
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Lehkonen registered an assist and two shots on goal in Friday's 5-0 win over the Blues.
Lehkonen extended his point streak to four games (three goals, one assist) when he helped out on Martin Necas' first goal with the Avalanche. The 29-year-old Lehkonen is holding onto a top-line role currently, though he could occasionally swap spots with Jonathan Drouin on the second line. For the season, Lehkonen is up to 21 goals, nine helpers, 88 shots and a plus-20 rating through 41 appearances. He's reduced his contributions in hits, but his offense is steady and he remains one of the Avalanche's most important forwards in all situations.
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Avalanche's Artturi Lehkonen: Scores again in loss
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Lehkonen scored a goal on three shots in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Islanders.
Lehkonen has a goal in three straight games and has scored seven times over his last 10 outings. The 29-year-old winger tied the game at 1-1 in the second period, but the Avalanche couldn't keep pace in the third. Lehkonen is up to 21 goals (matching his career high), eight assists, 86 shots on net and a plus-19 rating over 40 appearances this season. He can be effective on the second line, but he could also play alongside Nathan MacKinnon at times when head coach Jared Bednar wants a different look in the top six.
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Avalanche's Artturi Lehkonen: Nets game-winner
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Lehkonen scored the game-winning goal in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Rangers.
Lehkonen played the hero Sunday, netting the winning goal with just 14.7 seconds left on the clock. With the late goal, the winger eclipsed the 20-goal mark on the season and has 28 points in 39 games. Despite the roster changes Colorado has made over the past week, Lehkonen remains steady in his second-line role and has goals in back-to-back games. He has a plus-19 rating and looks efficient in his spot on Colorado's first power-play unit. Lehkonen makes a strong case to be rostered in any fantasy format.
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Avalanche's Artturi Lehkonen: Scores in Saturday's loss
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Lehkonen potted a goal on his only shot in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Boston.
Lehkonen opened the scoring at the 1:30 mark of the second period, with assists going to Juuso Parssinen and Casey Mittelstadt. The 29-year-old Lehkonen has notched 19 goals and 27 points through 38 appearances this season.
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Avalanche's Artturi Lehkonen: Ties career high for points in game
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Lehkonen had two goals and two assists in a 6-3 win over Dallas on Saturday.
Lehkonen tied his NHL career high for points in a game. After being limited to two goals in his previous eight contests, the 29-year-old forward broke out offensively. Lehkonen is putting together a bit of Cy Young season, with 18 goals and just eight assists in 35 games. Unfortunately for fantasy managers, Lehkonen doesn't get enough power-play exposure to provide an additional boost. Still, a player on pace for a possible 35-goal season will help most squads.
Lehkonen scored a goal in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Rangers.
Lehkonen has been limited to two goals over seven contests in January, but his tally Tuesday was a big one. He scored with 1:13 left in the third period to tie the game at 2-2, allowing Devon Toews to complete the Avalanche's comeback in overtime. Lehkonen was reunited with Nathan MacKinnon on the top line while Mikko Rantanen was shuffled down the lineup. Lehkonen is now at 16 goals, six helpers, 72 shots on net and a plus-14 rating through 33 appearances this season.
Lehkonen scored a shorthanded goal on two shots in Thursday's 6-1 win over the Wild.
Lehkonen ended a four-game point drought with the third-period tally. The 29-year-old winger was back to a smaller role Thursday with Jonathan Drouin back in the lineup after he was rested Wednesday against the Blackhawks. Lehkonen is up to 15 goals, 21 points, 70 shots on net and a plus-15 rating over 31 appearances this season, and his goal Thursday was his first shorthanded point since the 2022-23 campaign.
