Joel Kiviranta - NHL News & Rumors

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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • ROTOWIRE

Avalanche win 10th straight, shut out Sharks 6-0

Nathan MacKinnon scored his NHL-leading 18th goal, Mackenzie Blackwood stopped all 26 shots he faced and the red-hot Colorado Avalanche rolled past the San Jose Sharks 6-0 on Wedne...

NOVEMBER 27 • 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 • 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 • ROTOWIRE

Avalanche off to a strong start behind deep lineup and stellar goaltending from Scott Wedgewood

Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche are off to a strong start, earning at least a point in all six games

OCTOBER 20 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Avalanche F Joel Kiviranta (lower body) out indefinitely Deadspin | Avalanche F Joel Kiviranta (lower body) out indefinitely

OCTOBER 19 • DEADSPIN.COM

Out indefinitely Kiviranta (lower body) is out indefinitely, the team announced Saturday.

Impact Kiviranta hasn't earned a point in five appearances this season while posting three shots on goal, two blocked shots and nine hits. Kiviranta will probably be replaced in Saturday's lineup against Boston by Zakhar Bardakov.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to Avs Kiviranta agreed to terms on a one-year contract with Colorado on Friday.

Impact Kiviranta returns to the Avs after racking up 16 goals and seven helpers -- both career highs -- in 79 regular-season contests last year. Despite the solid overall numbers, it was an underwhelming end to the campaign for the 29-year-old winger as he ended the year mired in a 15-game pointless streak, including the playoffs. With Kiviranta back under contract, he figures to slot into a bottom-six role for the club.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Coach Jared Bednar receives vote of confidence after Avalanche ousted in early rounds again

Jared Bednar’s job on the bench appears perfectly safe even after the Colorado Avalanche were ousted in the early rounds yet again

MAY 6 • Associated Press

This seems like the only fitting end for the Stars and Avalanche, a Game 7 in the NHL playoffs

Pete DeBoer has never lost a Game 7 as an NHL coach

MAY 2 • Associated Press

Good to play Wednesday Kiviranta (lower body) is set to draw back into the lineup Wednesday versus Chicago, according to Conor McGahey of Altitude TV.

Impact Kiviranta last played March 25. He has 16 goals and 23 points in 72 appearances with the Avalanche in 2024-25. His return might result in Jimmy Vesey being a healthy scratch.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Kiviranta (lower body) will be an option for Wednesday's game against Chicago, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Kiviranta might return to action after missing the last three games due to injury. He has produced 16 goals, 23 points, 77 shots on net and 103 hits in 72 appearances this season. If Kiviranta draws back into the lineup, Parker Kelly or Logan O'Connor could be a healthy scratch versus the Blackhawks.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return against Calgary Kiviranta (lower body) won't play in Monday's game against the Flames, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Kiviranta continues to deal with a lower-body injury, and he'll be sidelined for a third consecutive game Monday. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to return, but his next chance to suit up will be Wednesday in Chicago.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Saturday Kiviranta (lower body) isn't available Saturday versus St. Louis, per Ryan Boulding of NHL.com.

Impact Kiviranta is set to miss his second straight game. He has 16 goals, 23 points, 103 hits and 34 blocks in 72 outings with the Avalanche in 2024-25. Kiviranta's next opportunity to return will come Monday versus Calgary.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Necas has 2 goals, Avs beat Kings 4-0 for 4th straight win

Martin Necas had two goals and an assist, Jonathan Drouin and Logan O’Connor also sored, and the streaking Colorado Avalanche beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-0, their fourth in a row

MARCH 28 • Associated Press

Won't play Thursday Kiviranta (lower body) won't be in the lineup against the Kings on Thursday, according to Jesse Montano of Guerilla Sports.

Impact Kiviranta will miss at least one game, and his next chance to play will come versus St. Louis on Saturday. He has 16 goals, 23 points, 77 shots on net and 103 hits in 72 appearances this season. Miles Wood will replace Kiviranta in Thursday's lineup.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies in big first period Kiviranta scored a goal on three shots in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Senators.

Impact Kiviranta has five goals over nine contests in March. He scored the Avalanche's fourth goal in seven minutes in the first period of Thursday's win, chasing Linus Ullmark with the tally. Kiviranta has had some productive stretches in a bottom-six role this season, leading to a career year of 16 goals, 22 points, 77 shots on net, 98 hits and a plus-13 rating through 70 appearances.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Avalanche use 4-goal first period to power past Senators 5-1

Nathan MacKinnon, Brock Nelson, Cale Makar and Joel Kiviranta all scored in Colorado’s first-period barrage and the Avalanche cruised to a 5-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators

MARCH 21 • Associated Press

Joel Kiviranta locking down role with Avalanche In competitive forward group Joel Kiviranta is locking down a spot in a competitive bottom six with the Colorado Avalanche

MARCH 12 • GAZETTE.COM

Four-game goal streak Kiviranta scored a goal in Tuesday's 2-1 shootout loss to Minnesota.

Impact His goal came at the 14:20 mark of the third period when he tipped in a lofted backhand shot from Samuel Girard in the high slot Kiviranta isn't really known for his offense, but he now has 15 goals (six assists) in 66 games this season. And right now, he's on a four-game, four-goal streak. This run is lightning in the proverbial bottle for Kiviranta, but you can't ignore the heat. He may help you in the next couple of games if you're streaming.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Zuccarello scores the shootout winner, Gustavsson stands tall in net and Wild beat Avalanche 2-1

Mats Zuccarello scored the winner in the shootout after also scoring in regulation to give the Minnesota Wild a 2-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche

MARCH 12 • Associated Press

Nets empty-netter Monday Kiviranta scored an empty-netter in Monday's 3-0 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Kiviranta has found the back of the net in each of the Avalanche's last three games, but perhaps what's even more impressive is the fact that he's found the twine with his last three shots on goal. The 28-year-old winger has 14 goals and 20 total points in 65 contests this season, but he's trending in the right direction of late after cracking the scoresheet in four of his last five outings.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

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