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Avalanche's Samuel Girard: Pockets assist in win
Girard logged an assist in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Stars in Game 5.
Girard helped out on Casey Mittelstadt's go-ahead goal early in the third period. The helper was Girard's third in eight playoff appearances, and he hasn't scored a goal this postseason. The defenseman has added a modest eight shots on net, 20 blocked shots, 10 hits and a plus-4 rating while skating in a second-pairing role since he recovered from a concussion that cost him four contests in mid-April.
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Avalanche's Samuel Girard: Nabs helper in postseason debut
Girard recorded an assist, two hits and a plus-3 rating in Friday's 6-2 win over the Jets in Game 3.
Girard missed four games with a concussion, but he returned with 21:05 of ice time in Friday's contest. He also snapped the 10-game point drought that led into his absence, assisting on a Ross Colton tally in the third period. Caleb Jones was scratched to make way for Girard, who should hold down a top-four role going forward.
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Avalanche's Samuel Girard: Good to go Friday
Girard (concussion) will return to the lineup for Game 3 against Winnipeg on Friday, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports.
Girard will return after missing the last four games. The 25-year-old was held without a point over his final 10 appearances in the regular season. He tallied three goals and 18 points in 59 games during the regular season.
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Avalanche's Samuel Girard: Might be available for Friday
Girard (concussion) could return for Game 3 versus the Jets on Friday, per Adrian Hernandez of Mile High Hockey on Wednesday.
Girard has missed the Avalanche's last four contests due to the concussion. He had three goals, 18 points, 73 shots, 76 hits and 99 blocks in 59 regular-season outings. If Girard returns for Game 3, then Caleb Jones might be a healthy scratch.
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Avalanche's Samuel Girard: Not playing Tuesday
Girard (concussion) won't play in Game 2 versus the Jets on Tuesday, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports.
Girard was deemed close to returning at the beginning of the playoffs, but he'll miss his fourth straight contest Tuesday. His next chance to draw into the lineup is Game 3 in Colorado on Friday. Once cleared to play, Girard will likely occupy a bottom-four role.
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Avalanche's Samuel Girard: To be reevaluated Tuesday
Girard (concussion) skated in the lead-up to Tuesday's Game 2 matchup with Winnipeg, John Lu of TSN reports.
Head coach Jared Bednar didn't rule Girard out for Game 2, which would be his first action since April 13 versus the Jets. Considering the blueliner is pointless in his last 10 outings, few fantasy managers will be anxiously awaiting his return to the lineup. If Girard is cleared to play, he'll likely take the place of Jack Johnson or Caleb Jones.
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Avalanche's Samuel Girard: Out Sunday
Girard (concussion) will not play in Game 1 against Winnipeg on Sunday, Kyle Fredrickson of The Denver Gazette reports.
Girard was considered a game-time call but ultimately wasn't healthy enough to get back in the lineup. He's now missed three straight games but could return in time for Game 2 on Tuesday. Girard finished the regular season with three goals and 18 points in 59 contests.
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Avalanche's Samuel Girard: Could play Sunday
Girard (concussion) will be a game-time decision for Sunday's Game 1 against Winnipeg, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports.
Girard missed Colorado's final two regular-season games after suffering a concussion in a loss to the Jets on April 13. The 25-year-old's return would certainly help bolster the Avs' blue line -- Girard had three goals, 18 points, 76 hits and 99 blocked shots across 59 games this year.
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Avalanche's Samuel Girard: In concussion protocol
Girard has been placed in concussion protocol after being injured in Saturday's matchup against Winnipeg, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports.
Girard isn't likely to appear in the Avalanche's final two regular-season contests. If that ends up being the case, he will conclude the campaign with three goals, 18 points, 76 hits and 99 blocks in 59 outings. His status for the playoffs is unclear, but in the meantime, Caleb Jones will likely draw into the lineup Sunday versus Vegas.
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Avalanche's Samuel Girard: Sustains upper-body injury
Girard suffered an upper-body injury and won't return to Saturday's game against Winnipeg.
Girard entered the contest with three goals, 18 points, 76 hits and 99 blocks in 58 appearances this campaign. If he's unable to play Sunday versus Vegas, Caleb Jones will likely draw into the lineup.
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Avalanche's Samuel Girard: Set to play Thursday
Girard (illness) is expected to play Thursday versus the Rangers, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports.
Girard was considered questionable as of Wednesday, but he's apparently healthy enough to go. He has three helpers over 11 contests in March while playing in a top-four role.
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Avalanche's Samuel Girard: Battling illness
Girard is dealing with an illness, according to Brennan Vogt of The-Rink.com, so he's questionable for Thursday's contest versus the Rangers.
Girard has three goals, 18 points, 68 hits and 92 blocks in 51 outings in 2023-24. If the 25-year-old can't play Thursday, then Caleb Jones will likely draw into the lineup for the first time since March 13.
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Avalanche's Samuel Girard: Logs helper Friday
Girard produced an assist, three shots on goal and three hits in Friday's 6-1 win over the Blue Jackets.
Girard has a helper in each of the last two games following a five-game slump. The 25-year-old defenseman hasn't really picked up the slack since Bowen Byram was traded to the Sabres -- Sean Walker has shown a bit more promise. Girard is at 18 points, 65 shots on net, 65 hits, 89 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating through 49 appearances on the year. While his offense is lackluster, he should continue to see top-four minutes.
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Avalanche's Samuel Girard: Garners assist Monday
Girard logged an assist in Monday's 5-0 win over the Blackhawks.
Girard snapped a 10-game point drought when he helped out on Jonathan Drouin's first-period tally. Prior to the slump, Girard had worked his way back into fantasy relevance with 11 points across 16 contests following his return from the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program. The 25-year-old defenseman is at 16 points, 55 shots on net, 56 hits, 78 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating through 42 appearances this season. He'll need to find more consistency to be trusted in fantasy.
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Avalanche's Samuel Girard: Two-pointer in loss
Girard had a goal and an assist in Thursday's 5-2 loss to Carolina. He added three shots, four blocks and two penalty minutes to his line over 15:53 of ice time.
Girard spearheaded a rush that resulted in a Zach Parise tally -- Colorado's first goal -- late in the first period to make it a 3-1 game. Just five seconds later, following the ensuring draw at center ice, he lobbed a knuckler toward the Hurricanes' zone that eluded Pyotr Kochetkov, and the Avalanche closed the gap to 3-2. The blueliner has goals in two straight tilts and four points over his last four games.
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Avalanche's Samuel Girard: Breaks goal drought
Girard scored a goal on two shots and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Devils.
Girard's tally was his first since Nov. 15. He picked up nine assists over his 15 contests between goals, a span that also includes his stint in the Player Assistance Program. The defenseman has been steady in a top-four role lately, giving him appeal in deeper fantasy formats despite his limited power-play opportunities on the second unit. Girard is up to 13 points, 36 shots on net, 33 hits, 60 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating through 30 outings.
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Avalanche's Samuel Girard: Collects assist in win
Girard notched an assist, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 5-1 win over the Kings.
Girard set up Logan O'Connor for the opening tally at 7:44 of the first period. This snapped a three-game dry spell for Girard, his longest drought since returning from his stay in the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program. Girard continues to see top-four minutes and time on the second power-play unit. He's at 12 points, 32 shots on net, 33 hits and 57 blocked shots through 28 outings this season.
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Player Bio
HT/WT: 5-10, 170 lbs |
Birthplace: Roberval, PQ |
Age: 26 |
Experience: 7 |
Shoots: Left |