Joel Kiviranta

Joel Kiviranta

29-Year-Old Right WingRW
Colorado Avalanche
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Kiviranta burst onto the scene with an impressive performance in the 2019-20 postseason, racking up five goals and one assist in 14 contests. Since then, the 28-year-old winger has underwhelmed, reaching the 10-point threshold just once in the last four campaigns. Heading into the 2024-25 season, Kiviranta will face competition for minutes from Jean-Luc Foudy and Chase Bradley - a situation that will be further complicated once Valeri Nichushkin is eligible to return from suspension. All that to say, fantasy managers probably shouldn't be banking on Kiviranta being an offensive force in the NHL. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Avalanche in July of 2024.
Available to play
RWColorado Avalanche
April 1, 2025
Kiviranta (lower body) will be an option for Wednesday's game against Chicago, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.
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.
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2024–25 Time On Ice Stats
  • Average Time On Ice:
    12:30
  • Average Power Play TOI:
    0:01
  • Average Short-Handed TOI:
    1:23
 
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12:09
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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2020
Kiviranta was the breakout star of the 2019-20 NHL playoff bubble, but he was unable to maintain that positive momentum due to the fact injuries limited him to just 26 games in 2020-21. The Finn managed six goals and 11 points over that period despite posting just one point with the man advantage. Kiviranta figures to be behind at least six or seven forwards on the Dallas depth chart, but several of those names are either aging or constantly banged up (Tyler Seguin, Jamie Benn, Joe Pavelski, Alex Radulov), leaving Kiviranta's 2021-22 role in flux. Wait to see how this plays out before investing.
Kiviranta was mostly a non-factor with the big club during the 2019-20 regular season, notching just one goal in 11 appearances. He did, however, produce 12 goals and 11 assists in 48 games with AHL Texas. When given a chance, he performed far better in the playoffs, posting six points in 14 games for the eventual Western Conference champions. That said, the undrafted 24-year-old Kiviranta doesn't have a long track record as a prospect. He produced moderate scoring numbers in his native Finland, but he projects more as a hard-nosed, bottom-six winger for the 2020-21 campaign. Don't expect Kiviranta to rack up more than 20 points, although he could find some usefulness in deeper fantasy formats that count hits.
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Won't return against Calgary
RWColorado Avalanche
Lower Body
March 31, 2025
Kiviranta (lower body) won't play in Monday's game against the Flames, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.
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Remains out Saturday
RWColorado Avalanche
Lower Body
March 29, 2025
Kiviranta (lower body) isn't available Saturday versus St. Louis, per Ryan Boulding of NHL.com.
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Won't play Thursday
RWColorado Avalanche
Lower Body
March 27, 2025
Kiviranta (lower body) won't be in the lineup against the Kings on Thursday, according to Jesse Montano of Guerilla Sports.
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Tallies in big first period
RWColorado Avalanche
March 21, 2025
Kiviranta scored a goal on three shots in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Senators.
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Four-game goal streak
RWColorado Avalanche
March 11, 2025
Kiviranta scored a goal in Tuesday's 2-1 shootout loss to Minnesota.
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Possible scratch Wednesday
RWColorado Avalanche
December 13, 2023
Kiviranta is likely to be scratched Wednesday versus Buffalo, per Ryan Boulding of NHL.com.
ANALYSIS
It would be Kiviranta's second straight game out of the lineup. He has two goals, five points, 21 hits and 12 blocks in 14 contests this season. When Kiviranta gets his next opportunity with Colorado, it will likely be as part of the fourth line.
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