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Time of India
4 days ago
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- Time of India
Joel Kiviranta signs one-year deal with Colorado Avalanche for 2025–26
Joel Kiviranta signs one-year deal with Colorado Avalanche for 2025–26(Image Via Twitter) Joel Kiviranta has always been the type of player who quietly proves his worth with clutch goals, gritty shifts, and consistent hustle. Now the 29-year-old Finnish forward gets his next chance in Denver after the Colorado Avalanche came to terms on a one-year contract with him for the 2025–26 NHL season. The fans could certainly remain hopeful for what follows. Joel Kiviranta secures contract after breakout season The Colorado Avalanche have given Joel Kiviranta another 1-year deal worth $1.25 million (AAV) after his career-best campaign in 2024-25. Kiviranta appeared in 79 regular-season games and made the most of his ice time, setting career highs in goals with 16 and points at 23. He put up three multi-goal games in December alone and netted his first-ever hat trick on December 22 against Seattle. These numbers were not just padded stats but came when they meant so much for Colorado. Joel Kiviranta's BEST Goals of 2024-25 He also tallied two winning goals for the first time in his career, delineating his ability to draw on muscle in clutch situations. As time passed, Kiviranta found yet another gear and notched a four-game goal streak in March, indicating confidence and rhythm. Carrying the momentum into the playoffs, his all-situation trust did not wane throughout the Avalanche's seven-game postseason journey. General Manager Chris MacFarland noted that Kiviranta has developed dramatically, especially at five-on-five, enjoying great responsibility and becoming extremely important in the team concept. Joel Kiviranta's NHL journey: from undrafted to reliable The journey of Kiviranta up to this point is as impressive as his current game. Entering the NHL as an undrafted free agent in 2019, he has since placed himself in the limelight as a dependable, hard-working forward. Countless hours have culminated in 298 career NHL games with 60 points, and yet he keeps on evolving his game. Joel Kiviranta plays Game 7 hero, scoring first career hat trick Another highlight is that he has played 51 playoff games with experience. People still recall that extraordinary hat trick he got in Game 7 for Dallas in 2020. Currently, on the Colorado roster, this guy's matured and classy into a mature and smart kind of presence on the ice. Also Read: Connor McDavid and Lauren Kyle's stunning presence steals the show at Leon Draisaitl and Celeste Desjardins' fairytale wedding Joel Kiviranta's new contract is more than a reward-every penny invested for a player who has earned employment. With any more chemistry in Colorado, coupled with momentum on his side, the 2025-26 season might be his peak in terms of impact. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Reuters
4 days ago
- Sport
- Reuters
Avalanche sign F Joel Kiviranta to 1-year contract
August 8 - Free-agent forward Joel Kiviranta signed a one-year contract on Friday to rejoin the Colorado Avalanche. Financial terms were not disclosed by the Avalanche. Kiviranta, 29, recorded career highs in goals (16), assists (seven), points (23) and game-winning goals (two) in 79 games last season with Colorado. The Finland native played on a one-year, $775,000 deal last season. "Joel is a hard-working, responsible player who has demonstrated he can be a key contributor at five-on-five," Avalanche general manager Chris MacFarland said. "He has been a valuable member of our lineup, and we are excited to have him back for another season." Kiviranta has collected 60 points (35 goals, 25 assists) in 298 career games with the Dallas Stars and Avalanche. --Field Level Media
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Dallas Stars vs. Colorado Avalanche: Game 7 grudge match with pressure and a whole lot to lose
Dallas Stars and Colorado Avalanche clash in a high-stakes Game 7 showdown (Image via: Getty Images) When the stakes are at their highest and legacies hang in the balance, Game 7 becomes more than just another hockey night, it becomes a battlefield. On Saturday night, the Dallas Stars and Colorado Avalanche will clash in a do-or-die showdown at American Airlines Center, and make no mistake, this isn't just about advancing, this is about rewriting narratives, avenging ghosts, and proving who's built for the spotlight. Can Avalanche finally beat the Stars? Full Highlights R1G6 | Maple Leafs vs. Senators – May 1, 2025 (w/Joe Bowen) Dallas has Colorado's number when it comes to Game 7s. Three meetings, three wins. That's not just a stat; it's a psychological hold the Stars have tightened over the years, and the Avalanche have yet to shake it. And now, in a twist fit for a playoff drama, the man who crushed Colorado's hopes in 2020 with a Game 7 hat trick. Joel Kiviranta is skating on their side. Pete DeBoer's playoff résumé reads like a coach born for the big moment. Eight wins in eight Game 7s. That's not luck, it's consistency forged under fire. Combine that with Jake Oettinger's steel-nerved netminding 1.54 goals-against average and a .956 save percentage in Game 7s and Dallas isn't just hosting this finale, they're shaping it. But this isn't a coronation. It's a confrontation. Colorado didn't claw their way to a Game 7 by accident. That 7-4 explosion in Game 6 wasn't just a statement, it was a warning. Still, the spotlight has a strange way of shrinking stars. Nathan MacKinnon , an MVP-caliber force, has just one assist in four career Game 7s. Cale Makar, electric as he is, has yet to register a single point in three of them. That's not what you want from your frontmen when the season is on the line. Also Read: Lian Bichsel's brutal injury could be the breaking point in Stars vs. Avalanche showdown Then there's Jared Bednar. No wins in three Game 7s. The Avalanche haven't won a Game 7 in over two decades. If they fall again, it won't just sting. It'll reopen a wound that's never really healed. Saturday night isn't just about who scores more goals. It's about who can carry the weight of their past without letting it bury their future. This isn't just a Game 7. It's a defining moment. And for one of these franchises, the fallout will be felt far beyond the final horn.
Fox Sports
05-03-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Colorado takes on San Jose after Lehkonen's 2-goal showing
Associated Press San Jose Sharks (17-37-9, in the Pacific Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (36-24-2, in the Central Division) Denver; Thursday, 9:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche host the San Jose Sharks after Artturi Lehkonen's two-goal game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in the Avalanche's 4-1 win. Colorado is 19-10-2 at home and 36-24-2 overall. The Avalanche are seventh in league play with 201 total goals (averaging 3.2 per game). San Jose has a 17-37-9 record overall and an 8-19-7 record on the road. The Sharks are 10-12-5 in games decided by a single goal. Thursday's game is the third time these teams square off this season. The Avalanche won 4-2 in the last meeting. Joel Kiviranta led the Avalanche with two goals. TOP PERFORMERS: Lehkonen has 26 goals and 11 assists for the Avalanche. Nathan MacKinnon has four goals and 11 assists over the past 10 games. Tyler Toffoli has 24 goals and 17 assists for the Sharks. Mikael Granlund has four goals and five assists over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Avalanche: 7-3-0, averaging 3.2 goals, 5.4 assists, 3.4 penalties and 8.7 penalty minutes while giving up 1.7 goals per game. Sharks: 2-5-3, averaging 2.6 goals, 4.9 assists, four penalties and 9.9 penalty minutes while giving up 3.7 goals per game. INJURIES: Avalanche: None listed. Sharks: None listed. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. recommended
Associated Press
05-03-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Colorado takes on San Jose after Lehkonen's 2-goal showing
San Jose Sharks (17-37-9, in the Pacific Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (36-24-2, in the Central Division) BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche host the San Jose Sharks after Artturi Lehkonen's two-goal game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in the Avalanche's 4-1 win. Colorado is 19-10-2 at home and 36-24-2 overall. The Avalanche are seventh in league play with 201 total goals (averaging 3.2 per game). San Jose has a 17-37-9 record overall and an 8-19-7 record on the road. The Sharks are 10-12-5 in games decided by a single goal. Thursday's game is the third time these teams square off this season. The Avalanche won 4-2 in the last meeting. Joel Kiviranta led the Avalanche with two goals. TOP PERFORMERS: Lehkonen has 26 goals and 11 assists for the Avalanche. Nathan MacKinnon has four goals and 11 assists over the past 10 games. Tyler Toffoli has 24 goals and 17 assists for the Sharks. Mikael Granlund has four goals and five assists over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Avalanche: 7-3-0, averaging 3.2 goals, 5.4 assists, 3.4 penalties and 8.7 penalty minutes while giving up 1.7 goals per game. Sharks: 2-5-3, averaging 2.6 goals, 4.9 assists, four penalties and 9.9 penalty minutes while giving up 3.7 goals per game.
