Samuel Girard - NHL News & Rumors

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.

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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.

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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.

2 DAYS AGO • 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

5 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

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

5 DAYS AGO • 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

5 DAYS AGO • 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.

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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.

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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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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

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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

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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

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

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

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