Joel Kiviranta - NHL News & Rumors

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 • 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 • 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 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 12 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • ROTOWIRE

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

OCTOBER 21 • 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 • 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 • 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 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Thursday Kiviranta (lower body) will be a game-time decision for Thursday's Game 2 against Dallas, according to Kyle Fredrickson of The Denver Gazette.

Impact Kiviranta has missed the Avalanche's past three contests due to the injury. He had three goals and nine points in 56 regular-season outings in 2023-24. Kiviranta has also registered an assist in three playoff appearances this year.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss Game 1 Kiviranta (lower body) won't play Tuesday in Game 1 versus Dallas, according to Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now.

Impact Kiviranta will miss his third straight contest. He wore a non-contact jersey during Colorado's morning skate before the start of the second round. He picked up one assist, nine hits and three shots on goal in three outings versus Winnipeg during the opening round of the postseason.

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready to play Kiviranta (lower body) will not be an option against the Jets in game 5 on Tuesday, per NHL.com.

Impact Kiviranta did make the trip with the team to Winnipeg, so he appears to be getting close to returning. In his three postseason contests, the 28-year-old winger registered one assist, three shots and nine hits while averaging 10:14 of ice time. Even once given the all-clear, Kiviranta is far from a lock for the lineup but should be in the mix for a bottom-six role.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Traveling with team Kiviranta (lower body) will make the trip to Winnipeg ahead of Tuesday's Game 5 versus the Jets, Aarif Deen of Mile High Sports reports.

Impact Kiviranta missed Sunday's Game 4 win over the Jets due to a lower-body issue, but it appears he could be available for Game 5. The 28-year-old winger has picked up one helper and a plus-2 rating through three playoff games this year.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with minor injury Kiviranta missed Sunday's win over Winnipeg due to a lower-body injury and is considered day-to-day, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports.

Impact Kiviranta should be considered questionable for Game 5 on Tuesday. He has one assist while averaging 10:14 of ice time through three games this series.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from warmups Kiviranta (undisclosed) did not take the ice for warmups and is out Sunday against Winnipeg, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

Impact Kiviranta left Friday's game multiple times with the injury. While he was able to return, the winger will ultimately be held out Sunday in Game 4. The 28-year-old Kiviranta had an assist in three games in the series after tallying three goals and nine points in 56 regular-season contests. Newly-recalled Nikolai Kovalenko could make his NHL debut while Kiviranta is sidelined.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 26 • DENVERPOST.COM

Chips in with helper Kiviranta posted an assist and two hits in Sunday's 7-6 loss to the Jets in Game 1.

Impact Kiviranta played just four of the Avalanche's last 15 regular-season games, and he went seven contests without a point prior to Sunday. The 28-year-old is likely to occupy a bottom-six role during the playoffs. He had nine points, 78 hits and 48 shots on net over 56 regular-season appearances.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Headed for healthy scratch Kiviranta (illness) is expected to be a healthy scratch against Columbus on Monday, per NHL.com.

Impact Kiviranta had missed two games due to illness but wasn't playing even prior to falling under the weather. In fact, the 28-year-old winger's last outing came March 13 against Vancouver -- a game in which he logged just 13:01 of ice time while notching one shot, one hit and two PIM. Without a clear path to more minutes, Kiviranta figures to remain a relative non-factor in fantasy contests down the stretch.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable against Predators Kiviranta (illness) won't be in the lineup Saturday against Nashville, according to Ryan Boulding of NHL.com.

Impact Kiviranta will sit out his second straight contest. He was a healthy scratch for five consecutive games before getting sick, so he may not return to the lineup once he's available. Kiviranta has nine points, 47 shots on goal and 71 hits in 52 appearances this campaign.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Thursday Kiviranta (illness) will not be in the lineup against the Rangers on Thursday, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Kiviranta will have to wait at least one more game before getting a shot at his 10th point of the season. In fact, with just three more tallies, the 28-year-old winger could top the personal best he set back in 2020-21 (11). Even once cleared to play, Kiviranta is far from a lock for the starting XI and may have to watch from the press box periodically.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Under the weather Kiviranta missed practice due to illness ahead of Thursday's clash with the Rangers, Brennan Vogt of The-Rink.com reports.

Impact Kiviranta hasn't played for the Avs since March 13 versus Vancouver, a stretch of five games, so his illness is unlikely to significantly impact the lineup. The fact that the winger has notched just one goal in his last 39 appearances while adding just three helpers, few fantasy players will even notice his absence.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Posts assist in win Kiviranta had an assist, two shots on net and one block in Wednesday's 7-2 win over the Red Wings.

Impact Kiviranta gained control of the puck behind the net and fed Jean-Luc Foudy, who scored his first NHL goal. The assist snapped a 16-game drought for Kiviranta, who has nine points through 49 games. Colorado will add Casey Mittelstadt to the roster as early as Friday, while Valeri Nichushkin (personal) and Logan O'Connor (lower body) could be ready to return. The influx of three bodies will impact Kiviranta's spot. At the very least, he'll move from the third to fourth line.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

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