Samuel Girard - NHL News & Rumors

Earns pair of points Girard scored a goal on two shots and added an assist in Saturday's 6-5 shootout win over the Golden Knights.

Impact Girard has found his groove with three goals and five assists over his last seven games. The defenseman got the Avalanche on the board at 5:19 of the second period and also helped out on Martin Necas' tying tally a few minutes later. Girard is up to 10 points, 20 shots on net, 23 blocked shots and a plus-8 rating over 22 appearances. While he's on the third pairing and doesn't get much power-play time, Girard's recent play and his presence on a high-scoring team could still earn him some interest in deeper fantasy formats.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Necas scores twice, MacKinnon gets shootout winner, Avs top Knights 6-5

Martin Necas scored two goals in regulation and another during the shootout and the Colorado Avalanche defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 6-5

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores winning goal Tuesday Girard scored a goal in Tuesday's 1-0 win over Utah.

Impact Girard provided all the offense of the game with a second-period goal, finding the back of the net with a backhander at the 7:57 mark. This was Girard's second goal of the season. Even though he's scored his two goals in December, he doesn't produce enough to be worthy of fantasy consideration in most formats.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mammoth vs. Avalanche | NHL Highlights | December 23, 2025

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Scott Wedgewood makes 32 saves and Avalanche beat Mammoth 1-0 for 6th straight win

The NHL-best Colorado Avalanche have won their sixth straight game

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Colorado Avalanche vs. Winnipeg Jets - Game Highlights

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Nets first goal of campaign Girard scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Kraken.

Impact Girard's first goal of the season came at 13:29 of the second period to tie the score at 2-2. He has earned four points and a plus-2 rating over his last three outings in one of his better stretches of the campaign. Overall, the defenseman has six points, 14 shots on net, 22 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating across 18 appearances in a bottom-four role.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

MacKinnon has two goals and an assist as Avalanche beat Kraken 5-3

Nathan MacKinnon scored twice for an NHL-leading 28 goals this season and added an assist as the Colorado Avalanche beat the Seattle Kraken 5-3 for their third straight win

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Dishes two assists Girard logged two assists and two blocked shots in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Predators.

Impact Girard has earned three helpers over his last two games after going 10 contests without a point. His offense may continue to fluctuate, as the Avalanche's good health on the blue line has Girard in a third-pairing role. The 27-year-old has collected five helpers, 12 shots on net, 21 blocked shots, eight hits and a plus-5 rating across 17 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pockets assist Thursday Girard logged an assist and three blocked shots in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Panthers.

Impact Girard ended a 10-game point drought in a game that saw 13 of the Avalanche's skaters get on the scoresheet. He set up Nathan MacKinnon's tally in the second period. Girard's lack of offense and the overall health of the blue line has led to the 27-year-old slipping into a third-pairing role with minimal power-play time. He's produced three helpers, 11 shots on net, 19 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating over 16 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Records helper in return Girard logged an assist in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Sabres.

Impact Girard missed 15 games due to an upper-body injury. He returned to a third-pairing role Thursday, logging 16:54 of ice time. The helper was his first point of the year to go with three shots on net, four blocked shots, three hits and a plus-2 rating over three outings. Girard's return should help bolster the bottom of the Avalanche's defense, which will make it tougher for Ilya Solovyov to get into the lineup.

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suiting up versus Sabres Girard (upper body) will be in action against Buffalo on Thursday, Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

Impact Girard will return following a 15-game stint on injured reserve due to his upper-body issue. In 73 regular-season games last year, the 27-year-old blueliner notched 24 points but could struggle to produce at that level this time around due to his lengthy injury absence. With Girard back in the lineup, Ilya Solovyov figures to be relegated to the press box as a healthy scratch.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing this weekend Girard (upper body) will not travel to Edmonton and Vancouver this weekend, Jesse Montano of Guerilla Sports reports Friday.

Impact Girard has been out since Oct. 11 and has missed 12 games thus far. The 27-year-old had three hits and three blocked shots in two games before his injury. Girard could return as early as Tuesday against the Ducks.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Could play next weekend Per Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette, head coach Jared Bednar said Thursday that he hopes that Girard (upper body) can return to the lineup Nov. 8 versus Edmonton.

Impact Girard is currently on injured reserve after getting hurt in the second game of the season Oct. 9. The defenseman is without a point in two games this season.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Avalanche off to a strong start behind deep lineup and stellar goaltending from Scott Wedgewood

Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche are off to a strong start, earning at least a point in all six games

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Moves to IR Girard (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Sunday, per the NHL media site.

Impact The Avalanche recalled Jack Ahcan from AHL Colorado on Sunday for the team's two-game road trip, which begins against Buffalo on Monday. Girard sat out Saturday's 5-4 shootout loss to Dallas and is week-to-week. He hasn't earned a point in two appearances this season while posting three blocked shots and two hits.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to IR Girard (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Sunday, per the NHL media site.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Considered week-to-week Girard (upper body) is week-to-week, according to Conor McGahey of Altitude TV on Saturday.

Impact Girard has supplied two shots on goal, three blocked shots and three hits in two games this season. The 27-year-old Girard will be replaced in Saturday's lineup against Dallas by Ilya Solovyov.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Saturday Girard (lower body) is slated to play in his first preseason game Saturday in Dallas, according to Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette.

Impact Girard started off training camp in a non-contact jersey and now appears in line to be ready for Opening Night in Los Angeles on Tuesday. The veteran defenseman had three goals, 21 assists, 95 shots on goal and 111 blocked shots across 73 regular-season appearances in 2024-25.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't face Vegas Girard will miss Wednesday's preseason game against Vegas, per Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now.

Impact Girard hasn't gotten into any preseason action this year, but he might still be an option to play in Saturday's exhibition game against Dallas. Provided he's healthy, the 27-year-old might be a part of the top four for the Avalanche's season opener versus the Kings on Tuesday. Girard had three goals, 24 points, 62 hits and 111 blocks across 73 regular-season appearances in 2024-25.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Avalanche enter training camp with renewed focus, health and very little drama

The Colorado Avalanche enter training camp with minimal drama

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Could be ready for Opening Night Head coach Jared Bednar said Wednesday that Girard (lower body) is expected to miss time during camp but could be ready to return by Opening Night, Meghan Angley of Guerilla Sports...

Impact Girard has been skating in a non-contact jersey recently due to his lower-body injury, and while he's expected to spend some time rehabbing during training camp, he could be back in time for the regular season. Girard logged three goals, 21 assists, 111 blocked shots and 62 hits while averaging 20:51 of ice time over 73 regular-season appearances last year.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing injury in on-ice activities Girard (lower body) was seen skating gingerly in a non-contact jersey Friday after missing all of the Avalanche's previous informal skates, Brennan Vogt of Hockey Mountain High rep...

Impact Girard appears to be working his way back from an injury of some sort, though no details were available. The 27-year-old could be limited in training camp but should be good for a top-four role on the blue line if he's healthy by the start of the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Avalanche Journal: Samuel Girard and the challenge of trading team-friendly contracts Is Winnipeg Jets’ Neal Pionk a better hockey player than Colorado Avalanche’s Samuel Girard?

JUNE 1, 2025 • DENVERPOST.COM

Rantanen has hat trick as Stars rally past Avalanche 4-2 in Game 7 to advance to 2nd round

Mikko Rantanen assisted on Wyatt Johnston’s tiebreaking power-play goal with 3:56 left before completing a third-period hat trick with an empty-netter as the Dallas Stars beat the...

MAY 4, 2025 • Associated Press

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