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Mikko Rantanen nets OT winner, Avs take 2-0 series lead over Golden Knights

Jun 2, 2021; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) celebrates with center Pierre-Edouard Bellemare (41) and right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) after defeating the Vegas Golden Knights in an overtime period in game two of the second round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Mikko Rantanen scored at 2:07 of overtime and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 in Game 2 of the West Division final in Denver on Wednesday night.

Tyson Jost and Brandon Saad also scored goals, Samuel Girard had two assists and Philipp Grubauer stopped 39 shots for the Avalanche, who lead the series 2-0.