Rantanen has 9th career hat trick, Avalanche beat Kings 4-2

DENVER (AP) — Mikko Rantanen scored twice in the third period to complete his ninth career hat trick, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-2 on Wednesday night.

Rantanen’s goal at 10:01, his second of the night, gave Colorado the lead in the third and he added an empty-net goal with 1:59 remaining for his second hat trick of the season. Artturi Lehkonen also scored and Alexandar Georgiev made 13 saves for the Avalanche.

Nathan MacKinnon, who had three assists, has at least one point in 16 of 17 games this season and all 10 home games.

Los Angeles goaltender Darcy Kuemper made 18 saves before leaving early in the third period with an apparent injury. David Rittich finished with three saves.

Adrian Kempe had two goals, including one 32 seconds into the game, for the Kings. Lehkonen tied it at 3:40 of the first period but Kempe scored again off of a Colorado turnover with 4:09 remaining in the opening period.

Rantanen tied it with 3:53 left in the second second.

Kings: Did not record a shot on goal in the second period. Kevin Fiala’s breakaway shot that rang off the right post midway through and then Los Angeles had its first shot in more than 23 minutes at 55 seconds of the third.

Avalanche: The power play struggled all night. Colorado didn’t have a shot on goal in its first three man-advantages and had trouble generating any momentum.

Logan O’Connor battled two Kings players along the boards before MacKinnon dug out the puck and backhanded it to Rantanen, and he beat Rittich to put Colorado ahead.

Jared Bednar coached in his 635th game with the Avalanche, breaking a tie with Michel Bergeron for the most in franchise history.

The Kings host Detroit on Saturday, and Avalanche host Washington on Friday to finish a four-game homestand.

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Los Angeles Kings right wing Adrian Kempe is congratulated as he passes the team box after scoring a goal against the Colorado Avalanche in the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 134, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Los Angeles Kings right wing Quinton Byfield, center, drives between Colorado Avalanche left wing Joel Kiviranta, left, and center Parker Kelly in pursuit of the puck in the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Jordan Spence, left, fights for control of the puck with Colorado Avalanche right wing Logan O'Connor in the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon, front, redirects a shot past Los Angeles Kings right wing Quinton Byfield, center, as goaltender Darcy Kuemper makes a save in the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Los Angeles Kings right wing Alex Laferriere, center, collects the puck as Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon, left, and defenseman Cale Makar cover in the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson, front, collects the puck as Los Angeles Kings center Trevor Lewis pursues in the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Los Angeles Kings left wing Kevin Fiala, left, avoids Colorado Avalanche goaltender Alexandar Georgiev after he stopped a shot off Fiala's stick in the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Alexandar Georgiev skates around the net during a time out in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Los Angeles Kings right wing Alex Laferriere, left, pursues the puck with Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon in the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon, left, confers with center Casey Mittelstadt in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings Wednesday, Nov. 134, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon, front, collects the puck with Los Angeles Kings right wing Adrian Kempe in pursuit in the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 134, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

BASEL, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 14, 2024--

Ascensia Diabetes Care, a global diabetes care company, is today sharing some of the top contributions to its ninth annual World Diabetes Day (WDD) Campaign: This is Diabetes, This is Well-Being, for 2024. For this year’s campaign, Ascensia has been inviting people from across the world to visit a virtual wellness zone – www.thisisdiabetes.com - where an expert panel of doctors, dietitians, and diabetes experts are responding to unanswered questions about diabetes.

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241113066158/en/

As a company entirely dedicated to improving the health and lives of people with diabetes, Ascensia understands the importance of having a community to turn to when you have questions. The company is encouraging people with diabetes and their loved ones to share their wellness questions, so that the responses can help the wider diabetes community. People can ask their questions until November 21, and answers will be published until the end of November.

The International Diabetes Federation’s WDD 2024 theme is ‘Diabetes and Well-Being’ to highlight the importance of a holistic approach to diabetes care encompassing physical health, mental, and societal well-being. Approximately half a billion people are currently living with diabetes, and according to the IDF, 63% of them fear that developing diabetes related complications will affect their well-being. i When managing a chronic condition like diabetes, anxiety and uncertainty can be common, having a detrimental impact on emotional and physical well-being.

Rob Schumm, CEO of Ascensia Diabetes Care, commented: “World Diabetes Day is an important day to us at Ascensia as it serves as a reminder of the importance of our work, to help people with diabetes live happier, healthier lives. In the last few years we had the opportunity to see some amazing artwork from around the world. This year I am excited to hear directly from people living with diabetes about the questions they have when it comes to well-being. This campaign is encouraging some amazing interactions between our expert panel and people around the globe, and I am thrilled to continue to find new ways to support the diabetes community.”

Meet our panel of leading diabetes experts below:

i International Diabetes Federation (2021) https://idf.org/about-diabetes/diabetes-facts-figures/

About Ascensia Diabetes Care

Ascensia Diabetes Care is a global company focused entirely on helping people with diabetes. Our mission is to empower those living with diabetes through innovative solutions that simplify and improve their lives.

We are home to the world-renowned CONTOUR® portfolio of blood glucose monitoring systems and the exclusive global distribution partner for the Eversense® Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems from Senseonics. These products combine advanced technology with user-friendly functionality to help people with diabetes manage their condition and make a positive difference to their lives. As a trusted partner in the diabetes community, we collaborate closely with healthcare professionals and other partners to ensure our products meet the highest standards of accuracy, precision, and reliability, and that we conduct our business compliantly and with integrity.

Ascensia is a member of PHC Group and was established in 2016 through the acquisition of Bayer Diabetes Care by PHC Holdings Corporation. Ascensia products are sold in more than 100 countries. Ascensia has around 1,400 employees and operations in 29 countries.

For further information, please visit the Ascensia Diabetes Care website at: www.ascensia.com

Ascensia World Diabetes Day Campaign 2024: This is Diabetes, This is Well-Being (Graphic: Business Wire)