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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

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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 26, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in Tuesday's win Kiviranta scored a goal and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Stars.

Impact The Stars were on the board one minute into the game, but Kiviranta provided a quick response. The goal snapped a 12-game point drought for the 27-year-old winger, who hadn't scored since Dec. 7. He's at three tallies, eight points, 41 shots on net, 63 hits and a minus-1 rating through 45 appearances. Despite the lack of offense, Kiviranta has seen steady fourth-line minutes, though he may be at risk of losing his place once Valeri Nichushkin (personal) is cleared to play by the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program.

FEBRUARY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist in win Kiviranta had an assist, two shots, one block and one hit over 12:03 of ice time in Saturday's 7-4 win over Philadelphia.

Impact As the third line's shift was ending, Kiviranta picked up the secondary assist on a tally by Nathan MacKinnon, who had just come off the bench to replace Ryan Johansen. Other than that, it was not a good day for the line, which was on ice for three of the Flyers' four goals. His spot on the active roster could be in jeopardy when Artturi Lehkonen (neck) returns, which could occur Wednesday against the Capitals.

JANUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Snaps point drought Kiviranta had an assist, two shots on net and three hits over 15:14 of ice time in Saturday's 5-3 win over Toronto.

Impact Kiviranta had the secondary assist on Ross Colton's empty-netter and snapped a 14-game drought without a point. He took shifts on the second line Saturday, as the Avalanche were without Valeri Nichushkin (illness), add a season-high TOI. When all hands are healthy, Kiviranta skates on the fourth line.

JANUARY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Wednesday Kiviranta was inactive for Wednesday's game against the Sabres.

Impact Kiviranta, who missed Monday's game against Calgary due to illness, practiced Tuesday and was part of Wednesday's morning skate, but he cedes ice time on the fourth line to Ben Meyers. Colorado head coach Jared Bednar told Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now that Kiviranta is back and feeling better, but the coach decided to roll with the lineup that produced an exciting comeback in over the Flames.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Participant at optional practice Kiviranta (illness) was on the ice for Tuesday's optional practice, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

Impact Kiviranta was unavailable for Monday's game against the Flames and replaced by Ben Meyers, who scored a goal in the win over Calgary. Colorado head coach Jared Bednar said Meyers, who also participated in the optional practice, will get another look Wednesday at home against the Sabres. Someone will be scratched to clear the way for Meyers, which could mean Kiviranta will not suit up.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Monday Kiviranta (illness) will not suit up Monday against the Flames, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Kiviranta will miss his first game since joining the Avalanche in November. He's notched two goals and five points through 14 games. Fredrik Olofsson will likely jump back in the lineup during Kiviranta's absence.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with illness Kiviranta (illness) is questionable to play Monday against Calgary, per Ryan Boulding of NHL.com.

Impact Kiviranta's availability for Monday's matchup versus Calgary may not come until closer to puck drop. If he can't play. Frederik Olofsson might draw into the lineup. Kiviranta has chipped in two goals, five points, 16 shots on net, 12 blocked shots and 21 hits in 14 outings this campaign.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Finishes in loss Kiviranta scored a goal on one shot and added one hit over 7:44 of ice time in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Jets.

Impact Kiviranta found himself on ice with Nathan MacKinnon, who bulled his way into the Winnipeg zone and fed the bottom-six forward for the Avalanche's second goal. It wasn't immediately ruled a score, but video review confirmed the puck went in. The tally was Kiviranta's second and snapped a 10-game drought.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns helper against former team Kiviranta notched an assist, two hits, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Stars.

Impact Kiviranta is up to four points through three games with the Avalanche. He was able to chip in against his former team Saturday, setting up Andrew Cogliano's insurance tally in the third period. Kiviranta has also collected five shots on net, four hits and a plus-4 rating. He's quickly earned some job stability in a fourth-line role, though his current scoring pace is not something the 27-year-old should be expected to maintain in the long run.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Kiviranta is up with the Avalanche and thriving — just in time for a Stars reunion The surprising hero of the 2020 playoff series between Colorado and Dallas now approaches the game from the other side.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Erupts for three points Kiviranta scored a goal on two shots, dished two assists, added two hits and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 8-2 win over the Ducks.

Impact Kiviranta made a big impact in his second game with the Avalanche. He helped out on goals by linemates Fredrik Olofsson and Andrew Cogliano in addition to scoring his first goal with his new team. Kiviranta has added two hits and four shots over his two outings, though he's unlikely to see much more than a bottom-six role going forward.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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