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| Regular Season | 6 | 9 | -1 | 09:50 | 12 |
| Post Season | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:12 | 0 |
Top Joel Kiviranta News
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Avalanche's Joel Kiviranta: Chips in with helper
Kiviranta posted an assist and two hits in Sunday's 7-6 loss to the Jets in Game 1.
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.
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Avalanche's Joel Kiviranta: Headed for healthy scratch
Kiviranta (illness) is expected to be a healthy scratch against Columbus on Monday, per NHL.com.
Kiviranta had missed two games due to illness but wasn't playing regularly prior to getting sick. The 28-year-old winger's last outing came March 13 against Vancouver -- a game in which he logged 13:01 of ice time while notching one shot on goal, one hit and two PIM. Without a clear path to more minutes, Kiviranta is a non-factor in fantasy down the stretch.
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Avalanche's Joel Kiviranta: Unavailable against Predators
Kiviranta (illness) won't be in the lineup Saturday against Nashville, according to Ryan Boulding of NHL.com.
Kiviranta will sit out for the 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.
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Avalanche's Joel Kiviranta: Won't play Thursday
Kiviranta (illness) will not be in the lineup against the Rangers on Thursday, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports.
Kiviranta will have to wait at least one more game before getting a shot to secure his 10th point of the season. In fact, with just three more goals, 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 lineup and may have to watch from the press box periodically.
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Avalanche's Joel Kiviranta: Under the weather
Kiviranta missed practice Wednesday due to an illness ahead of Thursday's clash with the Rangers, Brennan Vogt of The-Rink.com reports.
Kiviranta hasn't played for the Avs since March 13 versus Vancouver, a stretch of five games, so his illness is unlikely to impact the lineup. The fact the winger has notched just one goal in his last 39 appearances while adding just three helpers means few fantasy players will notice his absence if he's unable to go.
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Avalanche's Joel Kiviranta: Posts assist in win
Kiviranta had an assist, two shots on net and one block in Wednesday's 7-2 win over Detroit.
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 point drought for Kiviranta, who has nine points through 49 games. Colorado will add Casey Mittelstadt to the lineup as early as Friday versus Minnesota, while Valeri Nichushkin (personal) and Logan O'Connor (lower body) could be ready to return for that contest, too. That potential influx of three skaters could impact Kiviranta's spot in the lineup.
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Avalanche's Joel Kiviranta: Scores in Tuesday's win
Kiviranta scored a goal and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Stars.
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.
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Avalanche's Joel Kiviranta: 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.
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. Kiviranta's spot on the active roster could be in jeopardy when Artturi Lehkonen (neck) returns, which could occur Wednesday against the Capitals.
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Avalanche's Joel Kiviranta: 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.
Kiviranta had the secondary assist on Ross Colton's empty-netter to snap a 14-game point drought. He took shifts on the second line Saturday, as the Avalanche were without Valeri Nichushkin (illness), and Kiviranta had a season-high TOI total. When all hands are healthy, Kiviranta skates on the fourth line.
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Avalanche's Joel Kiviranta: Inactive Wednesday
Kiviranta was a healthy scratch for Wednesday's game against the Sabres.
Kiviranta, who missed Monday's game against Calgary due to illness, practiced Tuesday and was part of Wednesday's morning skate, but he ceded ice time on the fourth line to Ben Meyers versus Buffalo. Colorado 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 win over the Flames on Monday.
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Avalanche's Joel Kiviranta: Participant at optional practice
Kiviranta (illness) was on the ice for Tuesday's optional practice, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports.
Kiviranta was unavailable for Monday's game against the Flames and was replaced by Ben Meyers, who scored a goal in the win over Calgary. Colorado 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.
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Avalanche's Joel Kiviranta: Not playing Monday
Kiviranta (illness) will not suit up Monday against the Flames, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports.
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.
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Avalanche's Joel Kiviranta: Dealing with illness
Kiviranta (illness) is questionable to play Monday against Calgary, per Ryan Boulding of NHL.com.
Kiviranta's availability for Monday's matchup versus Calgary may not be determined until closer to puck drop. If he can't play. Fredrik Olofsson might draw back 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.
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Avalanche's Joel Kiviranta: 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.
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 a video review confirmed it. The tally was Kiviranta's second and snapped a 10-game drought. Under optimal circumstances -- all forwards are healthy and Colorado isn't double-shifting its stars while playing from behind -- Kiviranta isn't on the ice with offensive talent like MacKinnon.
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Avalanche's Joel Kiviranta: 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.
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.
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Avalanche's Joel Kiviranta: 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.
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 with Colorado, though he's unlikely to see much more than a bottom-six role going forward.
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Avalanche's Joel Kiviranta: Secures one-year deal
Kiviranta signed a one-year contract with the Avalanche on Sunday.
Kiviranta joined Colorado on a tryout agreement this fall but was eventually released and joined AHL Colorado. He has two goals and six points in 10 AHL contests this season. Last year, the 27-year-old scored eight goals in 70 games with the Stars.
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Joel Kiviranta: Released by Colorado
Kiviranta was released from the Avalanche's camp Thursday, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports.
Kiviranta, who was on a professional tryout, has been invited to join camp for AHL Colorado. As of Thursday, Kiviranta was still deciding what to do next.
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Avalanche's Joel Kiviranta: Agrees to professional tryout
Kiviranta signed a professional tryout agreement with the Avalanche on Monday, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
Kiviranta recorded eight goals and one assist in 70 games with Dallas last season. He also added five points in 15 postseason contests. The 27-year-old winger will compete for a bottom-line role in Colorado, but even if he makes the roster, he'll be used in limited fashion.
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Stars' Joel Kiviranta: Adds assist
Kiviranta notched an assist, two shots on goal, two hits and two blocked shots in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Golden Knights in Game 5.
Kiviranta snapped a five-game point drought when he helped out on the first of Ty Dellandrea's two goals in the contest. Despite the lack of offense, Kiviranta's maintained his place in the lineup -- this was his ninth straight game played. The Finnish winger has five points, 27 hits and 12 shots on net through 14 playoff outings. With Jamie Benn (suspension) set to return for Monday's Game 6, Kiviranta is likely to move back down to the fourth line, displacing Fredrik Olofsson from the lineup.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 5-11, 180 lbs |
| Birthplace: Vantaa, Finland |
| Age: 28 |
| Experience: 4 |
| Shoots: Left |