Avalanche F Joel Kiviranta (lower body) out indefinitely

Field Level Media|published: Sat 18th October, 14:02 2025

NHL: Colorado Avalanche at Buffalo Sabres

Oct 13, 2025; Buffalo, New York, USA; Colorado Avalanche left wing Joel Kiviranta (94) during a stoppage in play against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Colorado Avalanche forward Joel Kiviranta will be sidelined indefinitely with a lower-body injury, the team announced on Saturday.

Kiviranta signed a one-year, $1.25 million contract Aug. 8 on the heels on a career season. He recorded personal-best totals in goals (16), assists (seven), points (23) and rating (plus-15) in 79 games in 2024-25.

Kiviranta, 29, has been held off the scoresheet in each of his first five games this season. He logged 10:29 of ice time in Colorado's 4-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday.

Kiviranta has totaled 60 points (35 goals, 25 assists) in 303 career games with the Dallas Stars (2019-23) and Avalanche.

--Field Level Media

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