Avalanche's Joel Kiviranta: Playing Saturday

Kiviranta (eye) will play Saturday versus the Predators, Meghan Angley of Guerilla Sports reports.

Kiviranta left Thursday's game against Florida after the opening period due to the injury. He has one goal and one assist with 21 hits in 14 games this season. He should see fourth-line duty as he is averaging 9:51 of ice time this season.