| Nov. 12, 2024 |
Kiviranta notched an assist, two hits, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 3-2 overtime win over the Predators. - Kiviranta snapped a seven-game drought when he assisted on a Mikko Rantanen tally in the second period. The 28-year-old Kiviranta continues to fill a second-line role, though his time in that spot could be nearing a close. The Avalanche's cavalry is coming, with Jonathan Drouin (upper body), Miles Wood (upper body) and Valeri Nichushkin (suspension) all possible to return by the end of this week. Kiviranta has five points, 21 shots on net, 28 hits and eight PIM across 16 appearances, and he should be able to hold onto a bottom-six role once the team is healthier at forward. |
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| Oct. 24, 2024 |
Kiviranta scored a goal, added two hits and blocked two shots in Thursday's 5-1 win over Utah. - Kiviranta has scored all four of his goals this season over his last three games. He's now halfway to matching his career high for goals in a year, which he set over 70 contests with the Stars in 2022-23. The winger has seen an increased role lately, including 17:00 of ice time Thursday, as the Avalanche contend with numerous injuries to wingers. Kiviranta adds steady hits (13 through eight contests), but he often doesn't do enough to make an impact in fantasy. |
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| Oct. 23, 2024 |
Kiviranta scored two even-strength goals in Tuesday's 3-2 win over Chicago. - Kiviranta started the scoring in the opening frame before redirecting a Cale Makar shot into the back of the net to give Colorado a one-goal lead in the second period. Kiviranta added four shots, two PIM, one block and a plus-2 rating in 14:51 of ice time. The Finnish forward has three markers in his last two games, but he's yet to register an assist this season. Kiviranta is filling a fourth-line role and serving as a penalty killer. |
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| Oct. 20, 2024 |
Kiviranta scored a goal, added three hits and went plus-2 in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Sharks. - Kiviranta's third-period goal was his first point in six games this season. The 28-year-old winger has remained in a bottom-six role even as injuries have quickly piled up among the Avalanche's forwards. He's added 11 hits, three shots on net and an even plus-minus rating. Physical play is Kiviranta's biggest area, but he's not even much of a factor there with a career high of 117 hits back in 2022-23 with Dallas. Fantasy managers won't need to track his progress this season. |
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| July 1, 2024 |
Kiviranta inked a one-year, two-way contract with Colorado on Monday. - In his first season with the Avs, Kiviranta played in 56 regular-season contests in which he notched three goals, six assists and 78 hits. The 28-year-old winger's lack of offensive upside likely factored into the team's decision to only offer him a two-way deal. While Kiviranta should make the Opening Night roster, he is far from a lock as evidenced by his contract. |
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| May 9, 2024 |
Kiviranta (lower body) will be a game-time decision for Thursday's Game 2 against Dallas, according to Kyle Fredrickson of The Denver Gazette. - Kiviranta has missed the Avalanche's past three contests due to the injury. He had three goals and nine points in 56 regular-season outings in 2023-24. Kiviranta has also registered an assist in three playoff appearances this year. |
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| May 7, 2024 |
Kiviranta (lower body) won't play Tuesday in Game 1 versus Dallas, according to Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now. - Kiviranta will miss his third straight contest. He wore a non-contact jersey during Colorado's morning skate before the start of the second round. He picked up one assist, nine hits and three shots on goal in three outings versus Winnipeg during the opening round of the postseason. |
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| April 30, 2024 |
Kiviranta (lower body) will not be an option against the Jets in game 5 on Tuesday, per NHL.com. - Kiviranta did make the trip with the team to Winnipeg, so he appears to be getting close to returning. In his three postseason contests, the 28-year-old winger registered one assist, three shots and nine hits while averaging 10:14 of ice time. Even once given the all-clear, Kiviranta is far from a lock for the lineup but should be in the mix for a bottom-six role. |
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| April 29, 2024 |
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. - 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. |
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| April 28, 2024 |
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. - 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. |
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| April 21, 2024 |
Kiviranta posted an assist and two hits in Sunday's 7-6 loss to the Jets in Game 1. - 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. |
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| April 1, 2024 |
Kiviranta (illness) is expected to be a healthy scratch against Columbus on Monday, per NHL.com. - 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. |
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| March 30, 2024 |
Kiviranta (illness) won't be in the lineup Saturday against Nashville, according to Ryan Boulding of NHL.com. - 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. |
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| March 28, 2024 |
Kiviranta (illness) will not be in the lineup against the Rangers on Thursday, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports. - Kiviranta will have to wait at least one more game before getting a shot at his 10th point of the season. In fact, with just three more tallies, 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 starting XI and may have to watch from the press box periodically. |
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| March 27, 2024 |
Kiviranta missed practice due to illness ahead of Thursday's clash with the Rangers, Brennan Vogt of The-Rink.com reports. - Kiviranta hasn't played for the Avs since March 13 versus Vancouver, a stretch of five games, so his illness is unlikely to significantly impact the lineup. The fact that the winger has notched just one goal in his last 39 appearances while adding just three helpers, few fantasy players will even notice his absence. |
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| March 7, 2024 |
Kiviranta had an assist, two shots on net and one block in Wednesday's 7-2 win over Detroit. - 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 drought for Kiviranta, who has nine points through 49 games. Colorado will add Casey Mittelstadt to the roster as early as Friday, while Valeri Nichushkin (personal) and Logan O'Connor (lower body) could be ready to return. The influx of three bodies will impact Kiviranta's spot. At the very least, he'll move from the third to fourth line. |
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| Feb. 27, 2024 |
Kiviranta scored a goal and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Stars. - 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. |
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| Jan. 21, 2024 |
Kiviranta had an assist, two shots, one block and one hit over 12:03 of ice time in Saturday's 7-4 win over Philadelphia. - As the third line's shift was ending, Kiviranta picked up the secondary assist on a tally by Nathan MacKinnon, who had just come off the bench to replace Ryan Johansen. Other than that, it was not a good day for the line, which was on ice for three of the Flyers' four goals. His spot on the active roster could be in jeopardy when Artturi Lehkonen (neck) returns, which could occur Wednesday against the Capitals. |
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| Jan. 14, 2024 |
Kiviranta had an assist, two shots on net and three hits over 15:14 of ice time in Saturday's 5-3 win over Toronto. - Kiviranta had the secondary assist on Ross Colton's empty-netter and snapped a 14-game drought without a point. He took shifts on the second line Saturday, as the Avalanche were without Valeri Nichushkin (illness), and had a season-high TOI. When all hands are healthy, Kiviranta skates on the fourth line. |
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| Dec. 14, 2023 |
Kiviranta was inactive for Wednesday's game against the Sabres. - Kiviranta, who missed Monday's game against Calgary due to illness, practiced Tuesday and was part of Wednesday's morning skate, but he ceded ice time on the fourth line to Ben Meyers. Colorado head coach Jared Bednar told Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now that Kiviranta is back and feeling better, but the coach decided to roll with the lineup that produced an exciting comeback win over the Flames. |
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| Dec. 13, 2023 |
Kiviranta (illness) was on the ice for Tuesday's optional practice, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports. - Kiviranta was unavailable for Monday's game against the Flames and replaced by Ben Meyers, who scored a goal in the win over Calgary. Colorado head coach Jared Bednar said Meyers, who also participated in the optional practice, will get another look Wednesday at home against the Sabres. Someone will be scratched to clear the way for Meyers, which could mean Kiviranta will not suit up. |
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| Dec. 11, 2023 |
Kiviranta (illness) is questionable to play Monday against Calgary, per Ryan Boulding of NHL.com. - Kiviranta's availability for Monday's matchup versus Calgary may not be determined until closer to puck drop. If he can't play. Fredrik Olofsson might draw back into the lineup. Kiviranta has chipped in two goals, five points, 16 shots on net, 12 blocked shots and 21 hits in 14 outings this campaign. |
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| Dec. 8, 2023 |
Kiviranta scored a goal on one shot and added one hit over 7:44 of ice time in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Jets. - Kiviranta found himself on ice with Nathan MacKinnon, who bulled his way into the Winnipeg zone and fed the bottom-six forward for the Avalanche's second goal. It wasn't immediately ruled a score, but a video review confirmed it. The tally was Kiviranta's second and snapped a 10-game drought. Under optimal circumstances -- all forwards are healthy and Colorado isn't double-shifting its stars while playing from behind -- Kiviranta isn't on the ice with offensive talent like MacKinnon. |
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| Nov. 18, 2023 |
Kiviranta notched an assist, two hits, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Stars. - Kiviranta is up to four points through three games with the Avalanche. He was able to chip in against his former team Saturday, setting up Andrew Cogliano's insurance tally in the third period. Kiviranta has also collected five shots on net, four hits and a plus-4 rating. He's quickly earned some job stability in a fourth-line role, though his current scoring pace is not something the 27-year-old should be expected to maintain in the long run. |
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| Nov. 15, 2023 |
Kiviranta scored a goal on two shots, dished two assists, added two hits and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 8-2 win over the Ducks. - Kiviranta made a big impact in his second game with the Avalanche. He helped out on goals by linemates Fredrik Olofsson and Andrew Cogliano in addition to scoring his first goal with his new team. Kiviranta has added two hits and four shots over his two outings, though he's unlikely to see much more than a bottom-six role going forward. |
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| Nov. 12, 2023 |
Kiviranta signed a one-year contract with the Avalanche on Sunday. - Kiviranta joined Colorado on a tryout agreement this fall but was eventually released and joined AHL Colorado. He has two goals and six points in 10 AHL contests this season. Last year, the 27-year-old scored eight goals in 70 games with the Stars. |
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| Oct. 5, 2023 |
Kiviranta was released from the Avalanche's camp Thursday, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports. - Kiviranta, who was on a professional tryout, has been invited to join camp for AHL Colorado. As of Thursday, Kiviranta was still deciding what to do next. |
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| Aug. 28, 2023 |
Kiviranta signed a professional tryout agreement with the Avalanche on Monday, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports. - Kiviranta recorded eight goals and one assist in 70 games with Dallas last season. He also added five points in 15 postseason contests. The 27-year-old winger will compete for a bottom-line role in Colorado, but even if he makes the roster, he'll be used in limited fashion. |
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| May 27, 2023 |
Kiviranta notched an assist, two shots on goal, two hits and two blocked shots in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Golden Knights in Game 5. - Kiviranta snapped a five-game point drought when he helped out on the first of Ty Dellandrea's two goals in the contest. Despite the lack of offense, Kiviranta's maintained his place in the lineup -- this was his ninth straight game played. The Finnish winger has five points, 27 hits and 12 shots on net through 14 playoff outings. With Jamie Benn (suspension) set to return for Monday's Game 6, Kiviranta is likely to move back down to the fourth line, displacing Fredrik Olofsson from the lineup. |
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| May 13, 2023 |
Kiviranta scored a goal on two shots and added six hits in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Kraken in Game 6. - Kiviranta got a piece of a Thomas Harley shot, which then ricocheted in at a tight angle at 8:58 of the third period. The goal was Kiviranta's first this postseason to go with three assists, four shots on net and 21 hits through eight appearances. His spot in the lineup isn't guaranteed -- the Stars could opt to bring Luke Glendening back in for Monday's Game 7. |
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| May 9, 2023 |
Kiviranta notched an assist and two hits in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Kraken in Game 4. - Kiviranta was a healthy scratch for the first three games of the second round, but he drew in Tuesday with Ty Dellandrea (illness) out. Through six playoff contests, Kiviranta has three assists, two shots on net, 13 hits and a plus-1 rating. If Dellandrea or Mason Marchment (upper body) are out for Thursday's Game 5, Kiviranta would likely remain in the lineup. |
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| April 21, 2023 |
Kiviranta recorded an assist and two hits in Friday's 5-1 loss to the Wild in Game 3. - After logging just one assist in 70 regular-season outings, Kiviranta has two helpers through two playoff games. He set up Radek Faksa for the Stars' lone tally Friday. Kiviranta has added eight hits and an even plus-minus rating while filling a fourth-line role since Joe Pavelski (concussion) was injured in Game 1. |
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| April 19, 2023 |
Kiviranta produced a shorthanded assist and six hits in Wednesday's 7-3 win over the Wild in Game 2. - Kiviranta set up Roope Hintz on the first goal of the game. The 27-year-old Kiviranta was a healthy scratch for Game 1, but he drew back in with Joe Pavelski (concussion) unavailable. Kiviranta's place in the lineup is far from safe after he logged eight goals, one assists, 117 hits, 85 shots on net and 40 PIM through 70 regular-season appearances. |
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| April 9, 2023 |
Kiviranta scored a goal on three shots in Saturday's 2-1 shootout win over the Golden Knights. - Kiviranta snapped a 12-game slump with the game-tying goal in the second period. The Finnish winger hasn't contributed a ton of offense this season with eight goals and an assist through 67 contests. He's added 83 shots on net, 116 hits, 34 PIM and a minus-9 rating while playing in a bottom-six role. |
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| March 10, 2023 |
Kiviranta scored a goal on three shots, added an assist and went plus-3 in Thursday's 10-4 win over the Sabres. - This was Kiviranta's second game back from a lower-body injury that cost him 11 contests. With the Stars' massive outburst of offense, nearly everyone was able to get involved -- 16 players had a point and 10 of them had multiple points, including Kiviranta. The fourth-liner is up to seven goals, one assist, 73 shots on net, 86 hits, 30 PIM and a minus-6 rating through 54 outings. |
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| March 6, 2023 |
Kiviranta (lower body) will suit up Monday against Calgary, per the NHL's media site. - Kiviranta will be back in the lineup after an 11-game absence. The 26-year-old has just six goals with 84 hits through 52 games this season. |
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| Feb. 17, 2023 |
Kiviranta (lower body) is still out of action, Mike Heika of the Stars' official site reports. - Kiviranta has missed the last three games and is still not close to returning to action. The winger had only one goal in his last 17 games and has found the back of the net six times in 52 games this season, with nary an assist. |
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| Feb. 8, 2023 |
Kiviranta suffered a lower-body injury and is expected to miss some time, though he won't need surgery, Bruce LeVine of Dallas Hockey Now reports. - Kiviranta was stuck in an offensive rut prior to getting hurt, tallying just one point in his last 17 contests. With the winger on the shelf, the Stars recalled Martin Studenic, who will replace Kiviranta in the lineup against Minnesota on Wednesday and perhaps beyond. |
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| Jan. 16, 2023 |
Kiviranta scored a goal on three shots, logged two hits and added two PIM in Monday's 4-0 win over the Golden Knights. - Kiviranta doubled the Stars' lead to 2-0 with a second-period tally. The goal ended his nine-game point drought -- the winger has struggled to be a consistent scoring threat in a bottom-six role this season. He's at six goals, 60 shots on net, 71 hits, 28 PIM and a minus-8 rating through 45 contests overall, and he has yet to record an assist. |
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| Dec. 23, 2022 |
Kiviranta scored an empty-net goal during Friday's 4-2 victory over the visiting Canadiens. - Kiviranta, who scored his first goal in 11 outings, sealed the Stars' come-from-behind victory by collecting a loose puck and shooting into an unguarded net for his fifth of the season. The 26-year-old left winger remains one tally shy of equaling his career-best total, which he earned in 2020-21. Kiviranta, who contributed two shots Friday, has not earned an assist or a power-play point in 35 games this season. |
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| Dec. 1, 2022 |
Kiviranta scored a goal on his lone shot in Thursday's 5-0 win over the Ducks. - Kiviranta buried a rebound off a Miro Heiskanen shot to extend Dallas' lead to 3-0 in the second period. The goal was Kiviranta's first point since Oct. 27, snapping a 15-game scoreless drought. While the 26-year-old winger offers some physicality on the Stars' fourth-line (45 hits), he's not likely to provide much offense going forward. Kiviranta now has four goals through 24 games this season. |
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| Nov. 28, 2022 |
Kiviranta has gone 15 games without a point. - Kiviranta hasn't been a healthy scratch at any point this season, but he's not doing much with his steady playing time. He's averaging 12:32 of ice time per game with three goals across 23 contests. He's added 44 hits, 29 shots on goal, 18 PIM and a minus-3 rating, and he'll likely remain on the Stars' fourth line until his offense turns around. |
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| Oct. 27, 2022 |
Kiviranta scored a short-handed goal Thursday during a 2-0 victory over the Capitals. - Kiviranta, who has collected three goals during his past six outings, is providing the Stars with an offensive boost from the fourth line. The 26-year-old left winger added three shots in 10:35 of ice time. |
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| Oct. 24, 2022 |
Kiviranta scored a goal on three shots and added two PIM in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Senators. - Kiviranta opened the scoring at 6:31 of the first period with his second goal of the year. The 26-year-old winger has added 11 shots, nine hits, six blocked shots, six PIM and a plus-2 rating in six contests, mainly serving in a fourth-line role. That kind of usage doesn't lead to sustainable bursts of offense, so Kiviranta should probably be ignored outside of deep fantasy formats that count hits. |
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| Oct. 17, 2022 |
Kiviranta scored a goal on three shots, blocked two shots and added four PIM in Monday's 4-1 win over the Jets. - Kiviranta extended the Stars' lead to 3-1, burying a one-timer on a feed from Esa Lindell. The goal was Kiviranta's first point in three games this season. The Finnish winger has added six shots on net, three hits, five blocked shots and a plus-1 rating in a bottom-six role. Head coach Pete DeBoer hasn't done much switching around with a lineup that remains undefeated, so Kiviranta appears to have at least a little job security, though he may still sit in favor of Jacob Peterson on occasion. |
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| May 13, 2022 |
Kiviranta notched an assist and blocked two shots in Friday's 4-2 win over the Flames in Game 6. - Kiviranta has played in all six of the Stars' playoff contests so far, though his assist Friday was his first point. The 26-year-old has added some physicality with 11 hits and four PIM while playing mainly in a bottom-six role. He logged 13:25 of ice time Friday. |
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| April 30, 2022 |
Kiviranta notched an assist in Friday's 4-2 win over the Ducks. - Kiviranta played a part-time role down the stretch, playing in just 10 of the last 26 games in the regular season. His assist Friday ended an eight-game point drought. The 26-year-old ended up with seven points, 59 shots on net, 97 hits and a minus-6 rating in 56 outings this year. Kiviranta was a playoff hero in the Stars' run to the Stanley Cup Finals in 2020, but there's no guarantee he'll even be in the lineup when the puck drops for Game 1 versus the Flames on Tuesday. |
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| April 16, 2022 |
Kiviranta (illness) is back to full health but will be scratched versus San Jose on Saturday, per NHL.com. - Kiviranta served as the extra skater at Friday's practice, according to Matthew DeFranks of The Dallas Morning News, so his absence from the lineup shouldn't come as a surprise. The 26-year-old winger has managed just one goal, along with five assists, in 51 games for the Stars this season. Given his lack of production, Kiviranta shouldn't be expected to offer much in the way of fantasy production even if he does crack the lineup down the stretch. |
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| April 12, 2022 |
Kiviranta won't play Tuesday against Tampa Bay due to a non-COVID illness, Bruce LeVine of Dallas Stars Radio reports. - Kiviranta probably wouldn't have been in the lineup against the Lightning even if he wasn't under the weather, as he's been a healthy scratch for all but four of Dallas' last 15 games. The 26-year-old Finn has collected six points through 51 contests this season. |
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| April 10, 2022 |
Kiviranta has played in just four of the Stars' last 15 games. - Kiviranta doesn't have a point in that span. The additions of Marian Studenic (via waivers) and Vladislav Namestnikov from the Red Wings in a trade have made playing time up front scarce for Kiviranta. The 26-year-old hasn't done much to earn a longer look either -- he's at six points, 54 shots on net, 87 hits and a minus-7 rating in 51 appearances. He'll likely be a healthy scratch frequently as the Stars battle for a playoff spot. |
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| March 12, 2022 |
Kiviranta notched an assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 7-4 loss to the Rangers. - Kiviranta saw a shot redirected in by Tyler Seguin in the first period. With two assists in his last five games, Kiviranta has already matched his point production from January and February combined. The 25-year-old remains a fourth-liner with six points, 47 shots on net, 83 hits and a minus-7 rating in 47 contests this season. Given his lack of offense, he's prone to the occasional healthy scratch, which minimizes his fantasy value. |
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| March 2, 2022 |
Kiviranta logged an assist, four shots on goal, three hits and three blocked shots in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Kings. - Kiviranta had been a healthy scratch in the last two games, but he replaced Riley Tufte in the lineup. The break seemed to serve Kiviranta well -- he snapped a nine-game point drought with a helper on Ryan Suter's game-tying goal. Kiviranta has just five points with 43 shots on net, 79 hits and a minus-7 rating in 43 outings, so he's not likely to add enough offense to help in fantasy. |
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| Feb. 9, 2022 |
Kiviranta (lower body) will be in the lineup against Nashville on Wednesday, Mike Heika of the Stars' official site reports. - Kiviranta has struggled to produce this season with just one goal in 35 games. Perhaps more concerning for fantasy players is the fact that the 25-year-old winger has just 35 shots on the year as well. As such, it shouldn't be a surprise to see the Finn logging less than 10 minutes per night in a fourth-line role. |
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| Feb. 1, 2022 |
Kiviranta (lower body) won't play Tuesday against the Flames, Bruce LeVine of Dallas Stars Radio reports. - With Kiviranta unavailable, look for Riley Damiani to enter the lineup versus Calgary. The Stars have yet to release an expected timetable for Kiviranta's return, but another update on his status should surface prior to Dallas' Feb. 9 matchup with Nashville. |
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| Jan. 26, 2022 |
Kiviranta notched an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Devils. - With a goal and an assist in his last three games, Kiviranta has quietly doubled his season point total to four. The 25-year-old Finn still can't be trusted for big scoring numbers. He's added 34 shots on net, 64 hits and a minus-2 rating while playing in a bottom-six role in 33 games this year. |
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| Jan. 21, 2022 |
Kiviranta scored a goal and added two hits in Friday's 5-4 overtime win over the Red Wings. - Kiviranta tallied in the second period to finally get his first goal of the season. The Finnish winger had gone 15 games without a point since an assist in a 4-1 win over the Oilers on Nov. 23. Kiviranta has three points, 29 shots on net, 58 hits and a minus-4 rating in 31 contests while mainly playing in a fourth-line role. Without more offense, he won't carry much fantasy value. |
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| Jan. 6, 2022 |
Kiviranta (upper body) will return to action against the Panthers on Thursday, per Matthew DeFranks of The Dallas Morning News. - Kiviranta has missed the last four Stars' contests recovering from an upper-body injury. The 25-year-old averaged 8:02 of ice time and was held to zero points through his last five appearances. |
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| Jan. 3, 2022 |
Kiviranta (upper body) departed the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Monday. - Kiviranta will remain on injured reserve until he recovers from his upper-body injury, though his recovery timeline will no longer be extended by the league's virus protocols. The 25-year-old had recorded one assist through his ten appearances prior to suffering the injury. |
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| Dec. 27, 2021 |
The Stars placed Kiviranta (upper body) in COVID-19 protocol Monday. - Kiviranta was already on injured reserve with an upper-body injury, and it wasn't clear whether he was nearing a return. Regardless, COVID-19 will likely delay his rejoining Dallas' lineup. |
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| Dec. 17, 2021 |
The Stars placed Kiviranta (upper body) on injured reserve Friday, Matthew DeFranks of The Dallas Morning News reports. - It's unclear whether Kiviranta will be ready to return when eligible Monday. The forward has managed only a pair of assists while averaging nine minutes of ice time in 22 games this season. |
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| Dec. 16, 2021 |
Kiviranta (upper body) will not play Friday against the Blues, Matthew DeFranks of The Dallas Morning News reports. - Kiviranta won't travel to St. Louis, and it's unclear if he'll be ready to return Saturday back home against the Blackhawks. He's only managed two points in 22 games this year, though, so his continued absence isn't likely to make a fantasy impact. |
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| Dec. 14, 2021 |
Kiviranta (upper body) will miss out versus St. Louis on Tuesday, Bruce LeVine of Dallas Stars Radio reports. - Kiviranta is mired in a seven-game pointless streak during which he managed just six shots while averaging a mere 8:21 of ice time. With both Alexander Radulov (illness) and Roope Hintz (illness) sidelined, the Stars will need to call up a player or two from the minors in order to field a full complement of forwards. |
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| Dec. 13, 2021 |
Kiviranta sustained an upper-body injury that kept him out of practice Monday, Bruce LeVine of Dallas Stars Radio reports. - Kiviranta is still searching for his first goal of the year, having failed to etch his name on the scoresheet in 22 appearances. With Alexander Radulov (illness) also in doubt, the Stars could be stretching their forward depth if Kiviranta is unable to play in Tuesday's matchup with St. Louis. |
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| Dec. 6, 2021 |
Kiviranta (upper body) is set to rejoin the lineup against Arizona on Monday, Matthew DeFranks of The Dallas Morning News reports. - Kiviranta has yet to score a goal this season and has just 13 shots in 19 games. Unless he can start putting more pucks on net, the 25-year-old winger is unlikely to start producing with any consistency, making him a low-end fantasy target. |
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| Dec. 3, 2021 |
Kiviranta was held out of Friday's practice session with an upper-body injury, Matthew DeFranks of The Dallas Morning News reports. - Dallas won't be in action until Monday's clash with Arizona, so Kiviranta will have plenty of time to get back to 100 percent. It's been a slow start to the season for the winger, as he has yet to bend the twine while putting just 13 shots on net in 19 appearances. If he wants to break out of his goal slump, Kiviranta is going to need to start launching more rubber at opposing goaltenders. |
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| Nov. 23, 2021 |
Kiviranta notched an assist in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Oilers. - The helper was just his second point of the season, ending a seven-game drought. Kiviranta has two assists, 10 shots on net and 35 hits through 15 contests. The Finn's place in the lineup is far from guaranteed, though he likely has a bit more scoring upside than Tanner Kero, who served as a healthy scratch Tuesday. |
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| May 10, 2021 |
Joel Kiviranta scored one goal in 13:37 of ice time in the Stars' 5-4 overtime win over the Blackhawks on Monday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Kiviranta now has six goals on the season. |
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| May 9, 2021 |
Joel Kiviranta had 11:00 of ice time in the Stars' 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks on Sunday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. |
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| May 7, 2021 |
Joel Kiviranta tallied one goal and one assist in 13:07 of ice time in the Stars' 5-2 win over the Lightning on Friday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +3 for the game. Kiviranta now has five goals and five assists on the season. |
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| May 5, 2021 |
Joel Kiviranta had 11:26 of ice time in the Stars' 6-2 loss to the Lightning on Wednesday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| May 3, 2021 |
Joel Kiviranta scored one goal in 12:22 of ice time in the Stars' 5-4 overtime loss to the Panthers on Monday. He took four shots and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. Kiviranta now has four goals on the season. |
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| May 1, 2021 |
Joel Kiviranta had 11:13 of ice time in the Stars' 1-0 overtime loss to the Predators on Saturday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| April 29, 2021 |
Joel Kiviranta had 11:37 of ice time in the Stars' 3-0 loss to the Lightning on Thursday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| March 21, 2021 |
Joel Kiviranta had 8:22 of ice time in the Stars' 4-3 shootout loss to the Predators on Sunday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| March 20, 2021 |
Joel Kiviranta had 13:43 of ice time in the Stars' 3-0 win over the Red Wings on Saturday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| March 18, 2021 |
Joel Kiviranta had 10:43 of ice time in the Stars' 3-2 loss to the Red Wings on Thursday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| March 16, 2021 |
Joel Kiviranta had 11:50 of ice time in the Stars' 4-3 shootout loss to the Lightning on Tuesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. |
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| March 14, 2021 |
Joel Kiviranta had an assist in 11:45 of ice time in the Stars' 2-1 shootout win over the Blue Jackets on Sunday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Kiviranta now has four assists on the season. |
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| March 13, 2021 |
Joel Kiviranta had 12:27 of ice time in the Stars' 4-3 overtime loss to the Blue Jackets on Saturday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. |
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| March 11, 2021 |
Joel Kiviranta had 11:22 of ice time in the Stars' 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks on Thursday. He took four shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. |
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| March 9, 2021 |
Joel Kiviranta tallied one goal and one assist in 10:51 of ice time in the Stars' 6-1 win over the Blackhawks on Tuesday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +3 for the game. Kiviranta now has three goals and three assists on the season. |
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| March 7, 2021 |
Joel Kiviranta had 10:26 of ice time in the Stars' 4-3 shootout loss to the Predators on Sunday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. |
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| March 6, 2021 |
Joel Kiviranta had an assist in 11:12 of ice time in the Stars' 5-0 win over the Blue Jackets on Saturday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Kiviranta now has two assists on the season. |
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| March 4, 2021 |
Joel Kiviranta had 12:45 of ice time in the Stars' 3-2 loss to the Blue Jackets on Thursday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. |
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| Feb. 27, 2021 |
Joel Kiviranta had 13:23 of ice time in the Stars' 5-0 loss to the Lightning on Saturday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| Feb. 25, 2021 |
Joel Kiviranta had 15:45 of ice time in the Stars' 3-2 loss to the Panthers on Thursday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. |
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| Feb. 24, 2021 |
Joel Kiviranta scored one goal in 13:46 of ice time in the Stars' 3-0 win over the Panthers on Wednesday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +3 for the game. Kiviranta now has two goals on the season. |
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| Feb. 22, 2021 |
Joel Kiviranta had 9:14 of ice time in the Stars' 3-1 loss to the Panthers on Monday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| Feb. 13, 2021 |
Joel Kiviranta had 10:10 of ice time in the Stars' 4-3 shootout loss to the Hurricanes on Saturday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| Feb. 11, 2021 |
Joel Kiviranta had 14:52 of ice time in the Stars' 5-3 loss to the Hurricanes on Thursday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| Feb. 9, 2021 |
Joel Kiviranta had 17:33 of ice time in the Stars' 2-1 overtime loss to the Blackhawks on Tuesday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| Jan. 22, 2021 |
Joel Kiviranta tallied one goal and one assist in 11:55 of ice time in the Stars' 7-0 win over the Predators on Friday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. Kiviranta now has one goal and one assist on the season. |
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| Sept. 28, 2020 |
Joel Kiviranta had 14:05 of ice time in the Stars' 2-0 loss to the Lightning on Monday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| Sept. 26, 2020 |
Joel Kiviranta had 18:39 of ice time in the Stars' 3-2 win over the Lightning on Saturday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. |
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| Sept. 25, 2020 |
Joel Kiviranta had 14:13 of ice time in the Stars' 5-4 loss to the Lightning on Friday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. |
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| Sept. 23, 2020 |
Joel Kiviranta had 12:01 of ice time in the Stars' 5-2 loss to the Lightning on Wednesday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| Sept. 21, 2020 |
Joel Kiviranta had 13:47 of ice time in the Stars' 3-2 loss to the Lightning on Monday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. |
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| Sept. 19, 2020 |
Joel Kiviranta scored one goal in 10:47 of ice time in the Stars' 4-1 win over the Lightning on Saturday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Kiviranta now has five goals on the season. |
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| Sept. 14, 2020 |
Joel Kiviranta scored one goal in 11:52 of ice time in the Stars' 3-2 win over the Golden Knights on Monday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. Kiviranta now has four goals on the season. |
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| Sept. 12, 2020 |
Joel Kiviranta had 13:18 of ice time in the Stars' 2-1 win over the Golden Knights on Saturday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| Sept. 10, 2020 |
Joel Kiviranta had 10:23 of ice time in the Stars' 3-2 win over the Golden Knights on Thursday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| Sept. 8, 2020 |
Joel Kiviranta had 12:37 of ice time in the Stars' 3-0 loss to the Golden Knights on Tuesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| Sept. 6, 2020 |
Joel Kiviranta had 12:35 of ice time in the Stars' 1-0 win over the Golden Knights on Sunday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| Sept. 4, 2020 |
Joel Kiviranta had a hat trick in 14:51 of ice time in the Stars' 5-4 win over the Avalanche on Friday. He took five shots and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. Kiviranta now has three goals on the season. |
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| Aug. 20, 2020 |
Joel Kiviranta had an assist in 13:12 of ice time in the Stars' 7-3 win over the Flames on Thursday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +4 for the game. Kiviranta now has one assist on the season. |
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| Aug. 9, 2020 |
Joel Kiviranta had 15:00 of ice time in the Stars' 2-1 shootout win over the Blues on Sunday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| Feb. 13, 2020 |
Joel Kiviranta had 7:02 of ice time in the Stars' 3-2 win over the Maple Leafs on Thursday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| Feb. 11, 2020 |
Joel Kiviranta had 10:24 of ice time in the Stars' 4-1 win over the Hurricanes on Tuesday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| Feb. 8, 2020 |
Joel Kiviranta had 11:15 of ice time in the Stars' 3-2 overtime win over the Blues on Saturday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| Feb. 1, 2020 |
Joel Kiviranta scored one goal in 11:25 of ice time in the Stars' 3-2 overtime win over the Devils on Saturday. He took four shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Kiviranta now has one goal on the season. |
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| Jan. 18, 2020 |
Joel Kiviranta had 14:13 of ice time in the Stars' 7-0 loss to the Wild on Saturday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. |
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| Jan. 16, 2020 |
Joel Kiviranta had 9:51 of ice time in the Stars' 4-1 loss to the Sabres on Thursday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| Jan. 14, 2020 |
Joel Kiviranta had 12:51 of ice time in the Stars' 3-2 overtime win over the Avalanche on Tuesday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. |
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| Jan. 11, 2020 |
Joel Kiviranta had 9:31 of ice time in the Stars' 2-1 loss to the Sharks on Saturday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| Jan. 9, 2020 |
Joel Kiviranta had 10:18 of ice time in the Stars' 3-0 win over the Ducks on Thursday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| Jan. 8, 2020 |
Joel Kiviranta had 11:39 of ice time in the Stars' 2-1 win over the Kings on Wednesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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| Jan. 3, 2020 |
Joel Kiviranta had 8:37 of ice time in the Stars' 4-1 win over the Red Wings on Friday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. |
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