Joel Kiviranta - NHL News & Rumors

Undergoing evaluation Kiviranta is undergoing an evaluation for an undisclosed injury sustained Thursday versus the Wild, Bailey Curtis of DNVR Sports reports.

Impact Kiviranta was injured on a second-period hit. The 29-year-old should be considered day-to-day for now. If he can't play Saturday versus the Blackhawks, expect Zakhar Bardakov to replace Kiviranta in the lineup.

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Scores in Thursday's loss Kiviranta scored a goal and added two hits in Thursday's 7-3 loss to the Canadiens.

Impact Kiviranta picked up his first goal and second point over four games since he returned from a lower-body injury. The winger is up to two goals, six points, 18 shots and 35 hits through 25 appearances. Kiviranta will continue to fill a primarily defensive role in the Avalanche's bottom six -- don't expect him to approach the pace that yielded 16 goals and 23 points in 79 regular-season outings last year.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 30 • Associated Press

Nabs helper Sunday Kiviranta notched an assist and two hits in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Maple Leafs.

Impact This was Kiviranta's second game back after he missed 10 due to a lower-body injury. He's reclaimed a fourth-line role since his return. He's now at five points, 17 shots on net, 33 hits and a plus-1 rating over 23 appearances in 2025-26. Without an uptick in offense, Kiviranta is poor option for most fantasy formats.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Returning against Flyers Kiviranta (lower body) will be in action versus Philadelphia on Friday, Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

Impact Kiviranta returns following a 10-game stint on injured reserve due to his lower-body injury. The 29-year-old winger has scored just once in 21 outings with the Avs this year, but will slot into a third-line role for Ross Colton, who was ruled out with a lower-body problem of his own.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 22 • Associated Press

Targeting Friday return Head coach Jared Bednar said Wednesday that he hopes Kiviranta (lower body) will be able to return for Friday's game against the Flyers, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Kiviranta has been sidelined since late December, and he was officially placed on injured reserve Monday. However, it appears as though he's closing in on a return to game action. If he's able to suit up for Friday's matchup, that would allow him to appear in NHL games for nearly two weeks leading up to the Olympic break. Kiviranta has made 21 appearances for the Avalanche this year, recording a goal, three assists, 30 hits and six PIM while averaging 9:29 of ice time.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 20 • Associated Press

Placed on injured reserve Kiviranta (lower body) was put on injured reserve Monday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Kiviranta hasn't played since Dec. 29, so he can be activated whenever he's healthy. His move to IR was likely to accommodate the Avalanche's recall of Alex Barre-Boulet from the minors Monday. Kiviranta has a goal and four points in 21 appearances in 2025-26.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 11 • Associated Press

Is week-to-week Kiviranta (lower body) is considered week-to-week, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports Thursday.

Impact Kiviranta is still expected to be ready for the Olympics, which does emphasize that his time on the shelf will be measured in weeks, not months. The Finnish forward has a goal and four points in 21 outings in 2025-26. Zakhar Bardakov is likely to remain in the lineup while Kiviranta is unavailable.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Thursday Kiviranta (lower body) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Senators, Jesse Montano of Guerilla Sports reports.

Impact Kiviranta didn't travel with the Avalanche during their recent road trip, and he'll remain sidelined as the team returns home Thursday. However, head coach Jared Bednar said Thursday that Kiviranta is expected back well before the Olympic break, so the 29-year-old seems unlikely to be facing a long-term absence.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Not on road trip Kiviranta (lower body) didn't accompany the Avalanche on the team's three-game road trip, which begins against Carolina on Saturday, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Kiviranta also didn't play in Wednesday's 6-1 win over St. Louis, and he doesn't have a timeline for his return to the lineup. However, head coach Jared Bednar hopes that the 29-year-old forward can return after the trip, which ends against Tampa Bay on Tuesday. Kiviranta has chipped in one goal, three assists, 13 shots on net and 30 hits across 21 appearances this season.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Traveling with team Kiviranta (lower body) will join the Avalanche on their upcoming road trip, which begins Saturday in Carolina, per Corey Masisak of The Denver Post.

Impact Kiviranta missed Wednesday's 6-1 win over St. Louis. He has a goal and four points in 21 outings in 2025-26. Kiviranta will likely be part of the fourth line if he's available Saturday.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Wednesday Kiviranta (lower body) won't play Wednesday versus the Blues, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Kiviranta was not previously reported to have an injury, and his 8:41 of ice time versus the Kings on Monday was not out of the ordinary. Zakhar Bardakov figures to take Kiviranta's place on the fourth line for at least one game.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Playing Saturday Kiviranta (eye) will play Saturday versus the Predators, Meghan Angley of Guerilla Sports reports.

Impact Kiviranta left Thursday's game against Florida after the opening period with the injury. He has one goal and one assist with 21 hits in 14 games this season. He should see fourth-line duty as he is averaging 9:51 of ice time this season.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Saturday Kiviranta's upper-body issue is related to his eye. He's questionable for Saturday's game against Nashville, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports Friday.

Impact Kiviranta left Thursday's 6-2 win over Florida due to the injury. If he can't play Saturday, then Zakhar Bardakov will probably serve on the fourth line.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sustains upper-body injury Kiviranta (upper body) will be evaluated Friday after leaving Thursday's game versus the Panthers following the first period, Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

Impact Kiviranta's injury doesn't appear to be overly concerning at this time, so he can be labeled day-to-day until a firmer timeline is available. If he misses time, Zakhar Bardakov will likely fill in as a fourth-line option.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in return Kiviranta scored a goal on three shots, added two PIM and logged two hits in Wednesday's 6-0 win over the Sharks.

Impact Kiviranta saw 13:19 of ice time in his return from a 17-game absence due to a lower-body injury. The 29-year-old winger's return bolsters the Avalanche's forward depth, though he's unlikely to see enough ice time in scoring situations to make a big impact in fantasy. The goal was his first point in six outings this season to go with six shots on net, 11 hits and a plus-2 rating.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Ready to roll Head coach Jared Bednar noted Tuesday that Kiviranta (lower body) is good to go, per Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now.

Impact Kiviranta is poised to return to the lineup at home Wednesday versus the Sharks after being sidelined for 17 consecutive games. The Finnish winger will slot into a bottom-six role and could see time on the penalty kill. Colorado's depth up front will get stronger with the return of Kiviranta, but he hasn't recorded a point over five appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Skating Wednesday Kiviranta (lower body) took the ice in a non-contact jersey Wednesday, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Kiviranta was ruled out indefinitely back in mid-October and is just getting back on the ice for the first time. As such, fantasy managers probably shouldn't be expecting him back in the short term, but at least he appears to be trending in the right direction. In five games before getting hurt, the Finn failed to register a point while recording three shots, nine hits and two blocks.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

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