Samuel Girard - NHL News & Rumors

Make room! Flyers, Penguins squeeze 11 players inside penalty box after Game 3 melee

The Flyers and Penguins put a squeeze on the penalty box in Game 3 of the playoff series — try, 11 total players cramped inside their designated punishment areas

APRIL 23 • Associated Press

Ready for playoffs Girard (rest) was on the ice for Thursday's practice session, Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site reports.

Impact Girard has yet to find the back of the net since joining the Penguins at the deadline, producing seven helpers, 10 shots and 21 blocks while paired up with Kris Letang. While the 27-year-old Girard has yet to see much in the way of power-play ice time with Pittsburgh, it's a role he has filled in the past and could do so again if called upon.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Jimmy Snuggerud scores twice, leads Blues back from 3-goal deficit to beat Penguins 7-5

Jimmy Snuggerud scored twice and assisted on both of Dylan Holloway’s goals in the third period as the St. Louis Blues rallied from a three-goal deficit to beat the Pittsburgh Peng...

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Not playing Tuesday Girard (rest) isn't expected to play against St. Louis on Tuesday, according to Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports.

Impact Girard will skip Pittsburgh's regular-season finale to get ready for the playoffs. He has accounted for three goals, 19 points, 41 shots on net and 58 blocked shots in 60 games between the Penguins and Avalanche during the 2025-26 campaign.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes pair of helpers Girard notched two assists and six blocked shots in Thursdays' 6-3 loss to the Lightning.

Impact Girard has earned five assists over eight games since he returned from an upper-body injury. The defenseman is now at 17 points, 39 shots on net, 53 blocked shots, 21 PIM and a plus-15 rating across 55 appearances between the Penguins and the Avalanche this season. Girard is playing in a top-four role for the Penguins, but he hasn't unseated Erik Karlsson or Kris Letang for power-play minutes.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs assist in return Girard logged an assist in Saturday's 5-4 shootout win over the Jets.

Impact Girard missed the previous five games due to an upper-body injury. The 27-year-old blueliner helped out on a Rickard Rakell tally in the first period. This was Girard's first assist in eight games with the Penguins, and he's up to 13 points, 36 shots on net, 45 blocked shots and a plus-11 rating over 48 appearances between Pittsburgh and Colorado. Girard hasn't looked great with his new team, but he could get a larger role if Ryan Shea (upper body) misses time.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Girard (upper body) will be back in the lineup versus Winnipeg on Saturday,

Impact Girard missed five games with the injury. He will play alongside Kris Letang on the second pairing. Girard has three goals and 12 points in 47 games split between Colorado and Pittsburgh this season.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Still out of action Girard (upper body) won't play Wednesday versus the Hurricanes.

Impact Girard is set to miss his fifth straight contest due to the injury. That allows Connor Clifton the opportunity to stay in the lineup. Girard's next chance to play is Saturday versus the Jets, though that is the first half of a back-to-back set.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Remains shelved Monday Girard (upper body) will miss Monday's road clash against the Avalanche, per Jesse Montano of Guerilla Sports.

Impact Girard is set to be absent for his fourth consecutive contest Monday and will miss out on the opportunity to face off against his former Colorado teammates. Since the Penguins acquired the 27-year-old blueliner via trade from Colorado on Feb. 24, he's struggled to find his footing offensively. Despite not suiting up Monday, he was spotted getting extra work in with Pittsburgh's other injured players, which shows he might be close to returning. His next opportunity to take the ice is Wednesday's road matchup against Carolina.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Saturday Girard (upper body) will miss Saturday's clash in Utah, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.

Impact Girard will miss his third straight game. The 27-year-old blueliner has yet to pick up a point in seven games with Pittsburgh after he was dealt from Colorado. He had three goals and nine assists in 40 games with the Avalanche before the trade. He could return Monday against his former Avalanche teammates in Colorado.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Not available Thursday Girard (upper body) has been ruled out of Thursday's clash in Vegas.

Impact Girard missed Tuesday's tilt against Carolina. The defenseman has yet to pick up a point in seven games with the Penguins after accumulating three goals and nine assists in 40 games with Colorado before his trade Feb. 24. Look for Ilya Solovyov to remain in the lineup in Girard's absence.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Out with upper-body injury Girard will not be in the lineup against the Hurricanes on Tuesday due to an upper-body injury.

Impact Girard is considered day-to-day due to his injury, so it may not be a long-term absence. In seven appearances for the Penguins since being acquired at the trade deadline, the 27-year-old blueliner has yet to register a point. Without Girard in the lineup, Ilya Solovyov and Ryan Graves could make up the bottom pairing.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Girard (lower body) will be good to go for Saturday's game against the Rangers, Josh Yohe of The Athletic reports.

Impact Girard sat out Friday's practice, but he will be available for Saturday's matinee matchup against the Rangers. After being acquired in a trade with Colorado on Tuesday, he had one shot on goal and four blocked shots in 17:53 of ice time against New Jersey on Thursday.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Traveling with team Girard (lower body) will join the team for its trip to New York on Saturday, Dan Potash of Sportsnet Pittsburgh reports.

Impact Girard is still being evaluated for his lower-body injury, but the fact that he is traveling with the team should bode well for his availability. In his first game with the Pens, the 27-year-old blueliner registered four blocks and one shot while logging 17:53 of ice time. If Girard does miss any time, it will likely open up a spot in the lineup for Ryan Graves or Ilya Solovyov.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with lower-body issue Girard missed practice Friday while being evaluated for a lower-body injury.

Impact Girard appears to have been injured in his Penguins' debut against the Devils on Thursday. In that outing, the 27-year-old defenseman made four blocks, which may have resulted in his injury. If Girard does miss any time, it will open up a spot in the lineup for Ryan Graves or Ilya Solovyov.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

NHL Tonight: Avalanche Penguins trade talk | NHL.com The NHL Tonight crew react to Colorado acquiring Brett Kulak from Pittsburg for Samuel Girard and a 2028 second round pick

FEBRUARY 25 • NHL.COM

Defensemen Samuel Girard and Brett Kulak traded today The NHL's trade freeze is officially over!

FEBRUARY 24 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Avalanche acquire veteran D Brett Kulak from Pittsburgh for D Samuel Girard and a draft pick

The Penguins have traded defenseman Brett Kulak to the Colorado Avalanche in return for defenseman Samuel Girard and a second-round pick in the 2028 draft

FEBRUARY 24 • Associated Press

Penguins Acquire Samuel Girard, 2nd-Round Pick From Avalanche The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired Stanley Cup winning defenseman Samuel Girard from the Colorado Avalanche.

FEBRUARY 24 • SPORTSNETPITTSBURGH.COM

Headed for Steel City Girard was traded to the Penguins from the Avalanche, along with a 2028 second-round pick, in exchange for Brett Kulak on Tuesday.

Impact Girard's move could see him get power-play minutes on the Penguins' No. 2 unit, a role that has been missing this season with Colorado. Through 40 games with the Avs this season, the 27-year-old blueliner has notched just 12 points, but could return to being a 30-plus point producer with an expanded role. He'll cost Pittsburgh more against the cap, $5 million AAV, but is under contract through next season and comes with the valuable second-round pick.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Ends month-long slump Girard posted an assist, three shots on goal and two blocked shots in Thursday's 7-3 loss to the Canadiens.

Impact Girard had gone 13 games without a point entering Thursday. The 27-year-old blueliner has held a steady role on the third pairing during his slump, though that role may be contributing to his difficulties on offense. For the season, Girard is at 12 points, 31 shots on net, 34 blocked shots and a plus-13 rating over 37 appearances.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

COL@MTL: Dobeš with a great save against Samuel Girard | Montréal Canadiens Jakub Dobeš (MTL) makes a save against Samuel Girard (COL) at 10:22 of the Game

JANUARY 30 • NHL.COM

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

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Make room! Flyers, Penguins squeeze 11 players inside penalty box after Game 3 melee

Jimmy Snuggerud scores twice, leads Blues back from 3-goal deficit to beat Penguins 7-5

Avalanche acquire veteran D Brett Kulak from Pittsburgh for D Samuel Girard and a draft pick

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