Joel Kiviranta Injury: Placed on injured reserve

Updated on January 19, 2026 at 2:23pm

Kiviranta (lower body) was put on injured reserve Monday, per the NHL media site.

Kiviranta hasn't played since Dec. 29, so he can be activated whenever he's healthy. His move to IR was likely to accommodate the Avalanche's recall of Alex Barre-Boulet from the minors Monday. Kiviranta has a goal and four points in 21 appearances in 2025-26.