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Not playing Tuesday Girard (concussion) won't play in Game 2 versus the Jets on Tuesday, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Girard has been deemed close to a return to begin the playoffs, but he'll miss his fourth straight contest Tuesday. His next chance to play is Game 3 in Colorado on Friday. Once cleared to play, Girard will likely occupy a bottom-four role.

APRIL 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Defensemen injuries are already piling up early in the NHL playoffs

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APRIL 23, 2024 • Associated Press

To be reevaluated Tuesday Girard (concussion) skated in the lead-up to Tuesday's Game 2 matchup with Winnipeg, John Lu of TSN reports.

Impact 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 players will be anxiously awaiting his return to the lineup. Still, if Girard is healthy he should rejoin the lineup, likely in place of Jack Johnson or Caleb Jones.

APRIL 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Sunday Girard (concussion) will not play in Game 1 against Winnipeg on Sunday, Kyle Fredrickson of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact 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.

APRIL 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could play Sunday Girard (concussion) will be a game-time for Game 1 against Winnipeg, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

Impact 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 blueline -- Girard had three goals, 18 points, 76 hits and 99 blocked shots across 59 games this year.

APRIL 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

In concussion protocol Girard, who exited Saturday's game against Winnipeg, is in the concussion protocol, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports.

Impact Girard isn't likely to appear in the Avalanche's final two regular-season contests due to the concussion. If that ends up being the case, then Girard will conclude the campaign with three goals, 18 points and 76 hits in 59 outings. His status for the playoffs remains to be determined, but in the meantime, Caleb Jones will likely draw into the lineup Sunday versus Vegas.

APRIL 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sustains upper-body injury Girard suffered an upper-body injury and consequently won't return to Saturday's game against Winnipeg.

Impact Girard entered the contest with three goals, 18 points, 76 hits and 99 blocks in 58 appearances this campaign. If he's not available Sunday versus Vegas, then Caleb Jones will likely draw into the lineup.

APRIL 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play Thursday Girard (illness) is expected to play Thursday versus the Rangers, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports.

Impact 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.

MARCH 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Battling illness Girard is dealing with an illness, according to Brennan Vogt of The-Rink.com, and he's questionable for Thursday's contest versus the Rangers as a result.

Impact 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.

MARCH 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs helper Friday Girard produced an assist, three shots on goal and three hits in Friday's 6-1 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact 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.

MARCH 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Garners assist Monday Girard logged an assist in Monday's 5-0 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact 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.

MARCH 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact 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 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.

FEBRUARY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Avalanche's Samuel Girard Scores From Center Ice FIVE Seconds After Zach Parise's Goal

FEBRUARY 9, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Breaks goal drought Girard scored a goal on two shots and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Devils.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Three helpers in Tuesday's win Girard delivered three assists, one on the power play, while adding one shot on net, four blocked shots, two hits and a plus-3 rating in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Senators.

Impact All three helpers came in the second half of the game as the Avs scored five unanswered goals to erase a 4-2 deficit. Girard is having a sizzling start to January after missing over a month while in the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program, and over the last eight games he's contributed seven assists, 15 hits, 20 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating. The surge has been rewarded with a spot on Colorado's second power-play unit, and Tuesday's PP point was his first of the season.

JANUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tees up Makar strike Girard had an assist and a block over 18:07 of ice time in Monday's 4-3 loss to Montreal.

Impact Girard set up Cale Makar for an early second-period goal to put Colorado up, 2-1. It was the second consecutive game with a point for Girard, who has four points (all assists) since returning eight games ago from a leave of absence. He's not usually on ice with Makar, but it was near the end of a shift and he subbed in for Makar's usual partner, Devon Toews.

JANUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Notches assist in win Girard had an assist, three blocked shots and two hits over 19:43 of ice time in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Maple Leafs.

Impact Girard kept the puck in the zone and had his slapshot stopped by Martin Jones, but the the rebound found the stick of Mikko Rantanen, who scored the Avalanche's second goal. It was the third assist in the last six games for Girard, who has one goal and seven assists through 22 contests.

JANUARY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Defense leads to offense Girard logged an assist, three blocked shots and two penalty minutes over 17:38 of ice time in Saturday's 8-4 loss to the Panthers.

Impact After Girard blocked an attempted pass in the Colorado end, the puck bounded to the neutral zone where Jonathan Drouin out raced the Panthers to wrist one past Sergei Bobrovsky. It was the second point in four games since Girard returned from a personal leave.

JANUARY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs first point since return Girard had an assist, two shots on net, one blocked shot and two hits over 16:58 of ice time in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime victory over the Islanders.

Impact Girard logged his first point since coming off the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program in Sunday's win over the Sharks. The defenseman is skating on the third pair with Jack Johnson and getting acclimated to competitive hockey again after missing 20 games, but Girard could eventually return to a pre-leave spot on the second duo with Bowen Byram.

JANUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Girard is set to return for the Avalanche after getting care from the player assistance program

Samuel Girard says he'll play for the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • Associated Press

Ready to return Girard (personal) told Corey Masisak of The Denver Post on Saturday that he will return to the lineup Sunday versus San Jose.

Impact Girard is projected to be back on the second pairing and second power-play unit after missing the past 20 games. He resumed practices with the Avalanche last Saturday after entering the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program on Nov. 24. Girard has picked up four points, 18 shots on goal, 25 blocked shots and 15 hits in 15 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Friday Girard (personal) will not return to the lineup in St. Louis on Friday, according to Jesse Montano of Guerilla Sports.

Impact Girard entered the NHL/NHL Player Assistance Program during Thanksgiving and returned to the ice Saturday at practice. The Avalanche have stated that Girard will return to the lineup when he is ready and that could occur as early as Sunday versus San Jose. Girard has one goal, three assists and 25 blocked shots in 15 games this season. Look for Sam Malinski to be the odd-man out when Girard returns to action.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready to play Wednesday Girard (personal) won't play Wednesday versus Arizona but might be an option for Friday's game against St. Louis, Jesse Montano of Guerilla Sports reports.

Impact Girard entered the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program on Nov. 24. He resumed practicing with the Avalanche on Saturday. Girard has a goal, four points, 15 hits and 25 blocks in 15 contests this season. When the 25-year-old is ready to return, Sam Malinski might stop playing regularly for Colorado.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared only for practice Girard (personal) participated in Saturday's morning skate, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

Impact Girard, who has been cleared by the NHL and NHLPA for practice only, will continue to skate over the holiday break.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Girard is set to return for the Avalanche after getting care from the player assistance program