Joel Kiviranta’s three-goal night was his first in the regular season.
Joel Kiviranta is best remembered in the NHL for his hat trick in the playoffs 2020. At that time, a Finnish name unknown to the league scored three goals in the Colorado Avalanche’s net while wearing a Dallas Stars shirt.
Now Kiviranta was playing in the Colorado outfit when he scored his first hat trick in the regular season. The 28-year-old forward scored three goals as Colorado beat Seattle 5-2 at home.
The star of the match was able to give his comments in a fresh video interview. Kivirinta immediately referred to his previous hat trick.
– It feels great to pull off a hat trick in this outfit. Many of you will surely remember my earlier hat trick, Kiviranta said.
Two of the Finnish striker’s goals went to an empty net. Mikko Rantanen assisted two of the goals.
At the same time, Kiviranta broke his single-season goal record. Now he has scored ten goals, while the previous personal record was eight.
Kivirinna’s peak moment was made special by the fact that his family had come over for Christmas. They certainly received a memorable Christmas present from Kivirinna.
– It’s special, because it’s the first time they’ve ever been here. They got to experience a game like this, so of course it’s special.
Finally, Kiviranta wished a Merry Christmas to all the club’s fans, and the audience in turn gave resounding applause.
Recently moved to Seattle Kaapo Kako on the other hand, painted quickly in his new club.