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Avalanche List Joel Kiviranta Out Indefinitely With Lower-Body Injury

The veteran winger’s absence intensifies Colorado’s short-term depth concerns.

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

Overview

  • The team announced the indefinite designation Saturday and did not disclose specifics of the injury.
  • Head coach Jared Bednar told reporters Kiviranta will miss at least several weeks.
  • The 29-year-old had appeared in Colorado’s first five games on the fourth line with Parker Kelly and Gavin Brindley, recording no points with a +1 rating in 10:47 per game.
  • His absence adds to injuries for Samuel Girard and Logan O’Connor, who is expected to be out about two more months following hip surgery.
  • In a separate move, defenseman Jack Ahcan was reassigned to AHL Colorado, leaving the NHL roster at 12 healthy forwards and six defensemen as the Avs face Boston on Saturday.