Joel Kiviranta
RW COL
Fri 8/8/25 12:40 PM

Kiviranta agreed to terms on a one-year contract with Colorado on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Joel Kiviranta
RW COL
Wed 4/2/25 1:26 PM

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

Joel Kiviranta
RW COL
Tue 4/1/25 2:20 PM

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

Joel Kiviranta
RW COL
Mon 3/31/25 12:29 PM

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

Joel Kiviranta
RW COL
Sat 3/29/25 4:18 PM

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

Joel Kiviranta
RW COL
Thu 3/27/25 1:33 PM

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

Joel Kiviranta
RW COL
Fri 3/21/25 1:03 PM

Kiviranta scored a goal on three shots in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Senators.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Joel Kiviranta
RW COL
Wed 3/12/25 12:20 AM

Kiviranta scored a goal in Tuesday's 2-1 shootout loss to Minnesota.
EDGE Analysis
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's on a four-game, four-goal streak, which brings him up to 15 goals (six assists) in 66 appearances this season. 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.

Joel Kiviranta
RW COL
Tue 3/11/25 1:22 PM

Kiviranta scored an empty-netter in Monday's 3-0 win over the Blackhawks.
EDGE Analysis
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 each of 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.

Joel Kiviranta
RW COL
Sun 3/9/25 12:01 AM

Kiviranta scored a goal in a 7-4 victory over the Maple Leafs on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Kiviranta drove the net at top speed late in the second, and Ross Colton's centering pass went off his skate and between Anthony Stolarz's pads. He has a goal in each of his last two games, but he had just one in the 26 outings before that. It's a nice run for Kiviranta, but that doesn't mean he's fantasy worthy.