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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Kiviranta missed Sunday's Game 4 win over Winnipeg due to a lower-body injury and is considered day-to-day, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kiviranta should be considered questionable for Game 5 on Tuesday. He has one assist while averaging 10:14 of ice time through three appearances this series.

Kiviranta (undisclosed) did not take the ice for warmups and is out Sunday for Game 4 against Winnipeg, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

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 through 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.

Kiviranta posted an assist and two hits in Sunday's 7-6 loss to the Jets in Game 1.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Kiviranta (illness) is expected to be a healthy scratch against Columbus on Monday, per NHL.com.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Kiviranta (illness) won't be in the lineup Saturday against Nashville, according to Ryan Boulding of NHL.com.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Kiviranta (illness) will not be in the lineup against the Rangers on Thursday, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Kiviranta missed practice Wednesday due to an illness ahead of Thursday's clash with the Rangers, Brennan Vogt of The-Rink.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Kiviranta had an assist, two shots on net and one block in Wednesday's 7-2 win over Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.