The native of Nousiainen, Finland has skated in 632 career NHL regular-season contests with Carolina and Colorado, amassing 687 points (289-398—687). Among Finnish-born players in NHL history, the forward ranks fourth in goals (289), seventh in points (687) and 10th in assists (398). He has appeared seven times in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, all with the Avalanche, recording 101 points (34-67—101) in 81 career Stanley Cup Playoff games. Rantanen helped lead Colorado to the 2022 Stanley Cup, ranking fifth in postseason scoring with 25 points (5-20—25).