Mikko Rantanen practices with Avalanche, another step closer to playing

Still wearing a no-contact orange jersey, winger Mikko Rantanen went through a full practice with the Avalanche on Saturday morning for the first time since suffering an ankle injury in a rookie showcase game against San Jose on Sept. 17.
After the practice, the Avalanche headed to the airport for the trip to Las Vegas and the final game of the exhibition season, against Los Angeles on Saturday night.
“I’m getting better every day,” said Rantanen, 19, the Avalanche’s 2015