Stars fans will never forget Joel Kiviranta's legendary Game 7 hat trick against the Colorado Avalanche in the 2020 COVID bubble playoff run. Dallas Stars defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin (46) and Colorado Avalanche left wing Joel Kiviranta (94) in action during the game between the Dallas Stars and the Colorado Avalanche in game two of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Image [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/dd5d5974-dc43-4a76-a89e-3b5e122e7205.jpeg] Dallas Stars defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin (46) and Colorado Avalanche left wing Joel Kiviranta (94) in action during the game between the Dallas Stars and the Colorado Avalanche in game two of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Image For Avs fans, though, the memory will have to continue to be put aside, as Colorado has re-signed Kiviranta to another year with the club. Fresh off a season where he appeared in 79 regular season games and all seven playoff games against the Stars, Kiviranta gets one more year with the Avalanche. He posted a career-high 16 goals last season but only recorded seven assists. His shooting percentage was at an astronomically high 19 percent, as well, meaning that a regression from that 16-goal pace could be in the cards for the Finnish winger. Dallas signed Kiviranta as an undrafted free agent to add to a long list of Finns who have played for the team over the past several years. After his tenure with the Stars, Kiviranta signed with Colorado, where he has now played 135 games. Make sure you bookmark THN's Dallas Stars site [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/dallas-stars/]for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. Two Former 100 Point Scorers Under the Microscope For Stars, but For Different Reasons [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/dallas-stars/latest-news/two-former-100-point-scorers-under-the-microscope-for-stars-but-for-different-reasons] Two Potential Stars to Possibly Represent Team Canada [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/dallas-stars/latest-news/two-potential-stars-to-possibly-represent-team-canada/comment/ft6cOOpcunREm8Cjv8Np] Former Stars Defenseman Makes 10 Worst Contracts List [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/dallas-stars/latest-news/former-stars-defenseman-makes-10-worst-contracts-list] How a New CBA Change Will Affect Stars Fans [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/dallas-stars/latest-news/how-a-new-cba-change-will-affect-stars-fans] * Follow Taylor on Twitter: @THN_taylor
