Joel Kiviranta — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Joel Kiviranta is an NHL left wing for the Dallas Stars. In the 2025-26 season Joel Kiviranta has 3 goals, 6 assists and 9 points in 51 games, worth 4.7 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Joel Kiviranta has carved out a role as a reliable bottom-six forward over his seven-season career, currently contributing 1.3 GAR across 51 games. While his 38 goals and 31 assists in 349 career games don't highlight offensive prowess, his peak GAR of 5.3 in 2024-25 demonstrates his capacity for solid play.
His primary value comes from his even-strength defensive play, where he has generated +2.3 GAR this season. This defensive focus allows him to consistently impact games without needing to light up the scoreboard, making him a valuable, if unsung, contributor.
Player Profile
| Position | Left Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Dallas Stars |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 5'11" |
| Weight | 185 lb |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | 3 | 6 | 9 | +7 | 8 | 50 | 6.0% | 10:22 | 57.2% | 6.1 | 0.2 | 4.7 | 0.18 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.2 | +3.3 | -0.0 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 17th, GAR 37th, WAR 37th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 51 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 4.7 |
| 2024-25 | 79 | 16 | 7 | 23 | 3.2 |
| 2023-24 | 56 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 2.9 |
| 2022-23 | 70 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 4.5 |
| 2021-22 | 56 | 1 | 6 | 7 | -1.1 |
| 2020-21 | 26 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 0.1 |
| 2019-20 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.1 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Joel Kiviranta has been worth 4.7 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 37th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+3.3 GAR), with power-play offense his smallest contribution (-0).
Across 7 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 4.7 in 2025-26.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joel Kiviranta's GAR this season?
Joel Kiviranta has been worth 4.7 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 37th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Joel Kiviranta have this season?
Joel Kiviranta has 3 goals and 6 assists for 9 points in 51 games this season.
Is Joel Kiviranta a good left wing?
Joel Kiviranta ranks in the 37th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (4.7) in the 2025-26 season.