Joel Kiviranta - NHL News & Rumors

Manages assist in loss Kiviranta notched an assist, two hits and a minus-2 rating in Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Oilers.

Impact Kiviranta has three helpers over 10 games since the holiday break. The 28-year-old had five goals across three contests leading into the break, and that uptick in production has earned him a larger role in the Avalanche's middle six as the team deals with some injuries at forward. Kiviranta is at 15 points, 54 shots on net, 73 hits and a plus-5 rating through 46. As long as he's on the second line, he's worth consideration in fantasy formats that reward his physical play.

22 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Adds helper Thursday Kiviranta notched an assist and went plus-2 in Thursday's 6-1 win over the Wild.

Impact Kiviranta picked up his first point over five outings in January when he set up Parker Kelly's third-period tally. Expectations are higher for Kiviranta after his six-goal, eight-point December (13 contests). The 28-year-old has a total of 14 points, 54 shots on net, 67 hits and a plus-8 rating over 43 games this season, playing on the third pairing without a spot on the power play.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Helps out on empty-netter Kiviranta logged an assist and four hits in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Jets.

Impact Kiviranta earned his first assist since Dec. 8 versus the Devils. While he hasn't been playmaking lately, he has five goals over the last five games. The 28-year-old winger is up to 10 goals, three assists, 49 shots on net, 60 hits and a plus-8 rating through 38 appearances. He has primarily served in a third-line role this season, and while he's already earned a career year, his offense is likely to be limited.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

NHL Hat Trick Challenge: Joel Kiviranta | NHL.com Joel Kiviranta tallies his first career hat trick

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • NHL.COM

Natural hat trick in win Kiviranta recorded a natural hat trick and fired five shots on net in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Kraken.

Impact Kiviranta had the last three goals of the game, two of which were empty-netters. The winger has scored five times over the last three contests, giving him career highs with 10 goals and 12 points in just 36 outings this season. He's added 46 shots on net, 54 hits and a plus-7 rating. Kiviranta typically doesn't have a lot of scoring upside, but he's worth a look in deep formats as long as he's wielding a hot stick.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Kiviranta, Avalanche sink Kraken for seventh win in nine games ahead of holiday break DENVER - The Avalanche needs a break after a grueling five-week stretch of travel, but the club has ...

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Joel Kiviranta's hat trick carries Avs over Kraken Joel Kiviranta notched his first hat trick, Cale Makar had a goal and two assists and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Seattle Kraken 5-2 in...

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Joel Kiviranta, Avalanche sink Kraken for seventh win in nine games ahead of holiday break DENVER - The Avalanche needs a break after a grueling five-week stretch of travel, but the club has ...

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Joel Kiviranta's hat trick carries Avs over Kraken Joel Kiviranta notched his first hat trick, Cale Makar had a goal and two assists and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Seattle Kraken 5-2 in...

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Kiviranta records hat trick, MacKinnon notches 2 assists as Avalanche beat Kraken 5-2

Joel Kiviranta scored three goals, including twice into an empty net, Nathan MacKinnon notched his third straight two-assist game and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Seattle Kraken...

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Surprise hero in win Kiviranta scored twice on three shots and added two hits in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Sharks.

Impact Kiviranta notched his second two-goal game of the year, with his pair of goals coming in a span of 2:52 in the third period. That was the difference in the win. Kiviranta had produced just three points over his prior 22 appearances. The physical winger is at seven goals -- one shy of his career high -- while adding two assists, 40 shots on net, 54 hits, 10 PIM and a plus-4 rating in a bottom-six role over 34 outings this season.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Kiviranta's leads Avalanche's comeback against Sharks Joel Kiviranta scored two third-period goals to help the visiting Colorado Avalanche earn a 4-2 come-from-behind victory against the San Jos...

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Kiviranta scores twice in 3rd, Blackwood gets win over former team as Avalanche beat Sharks 4-2

Joel Kiviranta scored twice in the third period, Mackenzie Blackwood made 32 saves against his former team and the Colorado Avalanche beat the San Jose Sharks 4-2

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Collects assist in win Kiviranta recorded an assist in Sunday's 4-0 win over the Devils.

Impact Kiviranta has a goal and an assist over four games in December, surpassing his point total (one) from all of November. The 28-year-old remains in a third-line role, but he's not very notable on offense, instead making most of his impact through physical play. The winger has five goals, two assists, 32 shots on net ,48 hits and a plus-2 rating over 29 contests this season.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies in Tuesday's win Kiviranta scored a goal on two shots, added four hits and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Sabres.

Impact Kiviranta scored the Avalanche's second goal, giving them some momentum in a massive comeback win. The tally snapped a nine-game point drought for the winger, who had just one assist in all of November. He's at five goals, one helper, 32 shots on net, 43 hits and a plus-2 rating over 26 appearances, playing primarily in a bottom-six role.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Chips in with assist Kiviranta notched an assist, two hits, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 3-2 overtime win over the Predators.

Impact Kiviranta snapped a seven-game drought when he assisted on a Mikko Rantanen tally in the second period. The 28-year-old Kiviranta continues to fill a second-line role, though his time in that spot could be nearing a close. The Avalanche's cavalry is coming, with Jonathan Drouin (upper body), Miles Wood (upper body) and Valeri Nichushkin (suspension) all possible to return by the end of this week. Kiviranta has five points, 21 shots on net, 28 hits and eight PIM across 16 appearances, and he should be able to hold onto a bottom-six role once the team is healthier at forward.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

NSH@COL: Saros with a great save against Joel Kiviranta | Nashville Predators NSH@COL: Saros with a great save against Joel Kiviranta

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • NHL.COM

Scores again Thursday Kiviranta scored a goal, added two hits and blocked two shots in Thursday's 5-1 win over Utah.

Impact Kiviranta has scored all four of his goals this season over his last three games. He's now halfway to matching his career high for goals in a year, which he set over 70 contests with the Stars in 2022-23. The winger has seen an increased role lately, including 17:00 of ice time Thursday, as the Avalanche contend with numerous injuries to wingers. Kiviranta adds steady hits (13 through eight contests), but he often doesn't do enough to make an impact in fantasy.

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pots two in win Kiviranta scored two even-strength goals in Tuesday's 3-2 win over Chicago.

Impact Kiviranta started the scoring in the opening frame before redirecting a Cale Makar shot into the back of the net to give Colorado a one-goal lead in the second period. Kiviranta added four shots, two PIM, one block and a plus-2 rating in 14:51 of ice time. The Finnish forward has three markers in his last two games, but he's yet to register an assist this season. Kiviranta is filling a fourth-line role and serving as a penalty killer.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kiviranta scores 2 as Avalanche hold on to beat Kraken 3-2

Joel Kiviranta and Nathan MacKinnon each scored in the second period to put Colorado ahead, and the Avalanche held on to beat the Seattle Kraken 3—2

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lights lamp Sunday Kiviranta scored a goal, added three hits and went plus-2 in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Sharks.

Impact Kiviranta's third-period goal was his first point in six games this season. The 28-year-old winger has remained in a bottom-six role even as injuries have quickly piled up among the Avalanche's forwards. He's added 11 hits, three shots on net and an even plus-minus rating. Physical play is Kiviranta's biggest area, but he's not even much of a factor there with a career high of 117 hits back in 2022-23 with Dallas. Fantasy managers won't need to track his progress this season.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Avalanche's Joel Kiviranta Pulls Slick Move In Tight To Beat Vitek Vanecek

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Pens two-way deal Kiviranta inked a one-year, two-way contract with Colorado on Monday.

Impact In his first season with the Avs, Kiviranta played in 56 regular-season contests in which he notched three goals, six assists and 78 hits. The 28-year-old winger's lack of offensive upside likely factored into the team's decision to only offer him a two-way deal. While Kiviranta should make the Opening Night roster, he is far from a lock as evidenced by his contract.

JULY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against former team Kiviranta scored a goal on three shots, added three hits and logged two PIM in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Stars in Game 2.

Impact Kiviranta returned from a three-game absence due to a lower-body injury. His goal sparked the Avalanche's comeback attempt in the third period, but it fell short. The winger has two points, six shots on net, 12 hits and a plus-3 rating through four playoff appearances. He continues to occupy a bottom-six role, so his scoring contributions are likely to be minimal.

MAY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns Thursday Kiviranta (lower body) is expected to play in Thursday's Game 2 against Dallas, per Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now.

Impact Kiviranta missed the previous three contests because of the injury. He has an assist in three playoff outings this year and finished the regular season with three goals and nine points in 56 appearances. Kiviranta is set to play on the third line alongside Miles Wood and Ross Colton, while Chris Wagner will be a healthy scratch after logging 8:28 of ice time Tuesday.

MAY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Kiviranta records hat trick, MacKinnon notches 2 assists as Avalanche beat Kraken 5-2

Kiviranta scores twice in 3rd, Blackwood gets win over former team as Avalanche beat Sharks 4-2

Kiviranta scores 2 as Avalanche hold on to beat Kraken 3-2