SAMUEL GIRARD NEWS

Pockets helper in loss Girard recorded an assist and three hits in Monday's 3-1 loss to the Wild.

Impact The helper was Girard's first point in three games since he returned from an upper-body injury. The defenseman has resumed his regular role on the second pairing and second power-play unit. He's not a top scorer from the blue line, but his 19 points in 45 contests is already better than his 18 points in 59 outings in the 2023-24 regular season. He's added 43 hits, 70 blocked shots, 61 shots on net and a plus-3 rating in 2024-25.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ready to rock Girard (upper body) will return to the lineup versus Edmonton on Thursday, according toAvalanche play-by-play announcer Conor McGahey.

Impact Girard sat out three games with the injury. He has two goals, 16 assists and 67 blocked shots over 42 games this season. Girard will play alongside Calvin de Haan as Sam Malinski will be the odd-man out.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Thursday Girard (upper body) is questionable for Thursday's tilt against Edmonton, according to Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette.

Impact Girard has missed Colorado's past three games and is day-to-day. He has two goals and 18 points in 42 outings in 2024-25. If he does play versus the Oilers, then Calvin de Haan might be a healthy scratch.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday Girard (upper body) won't play Tuesday against the Rangers and remains day-to-day, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Girard was a late scratch for Thursday's game against Minnesota due to an upper-body injury, and he'll be forced to miss a third consecutive matchup Tuesday. It's not yet clear when he'll be ready to return, but his next chance to suit up will be Thursday against the Oilers. Calvin de Haan should remain in the lineup Tuesday.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Saturday Girard (upper body) will remain out of the lineup Saturday in Winnipeg, according to Ken Wiebe of The Winnipeg Free Press.

Impact Girard was a late scratch Thursday in Minnesota. He has two goals, 16 assists, 38 hits and 67 blocked shots across 42 appearances this season. Calvin de Haan will remain in the lineup.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch Thursday Girard will miss Thursday's tilt against Minnesota due to an undisclosed injury, Avalanche play-by-play announcer Conor McGahey reports.

Impact Girard has two goals and 18 points in 42 appearances in 2024-25. He's regarded as day-to-day, so he still might be an option to draw back into the lineup Saturday versus Winnipeg.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Generates helper Tuesday Girard notched an assist, four shots on goal, three hits and a plus-3 rating in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Jets.

Impact Girard snapped a nine-game point drought when he helped out on Artturi Lehkonen's first-period tally. The 26-year-old Girard may get a bit more freedom to roam now that Josh Manson has been back for a couple of games since he missed 12 contests due to an upper-body injury. Girard has contributed 17 points, 51 shots on net, 62 blocked shots, 35 hits and a plus-6 rating over 38 outings this season, serving as a regular in the Avalanche's top four.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Makar, Avalanche continue special teams success in 4-2 win over Ducks

Cale Makar had a power-play goal and an assist, Parker Kelly scored short-handed and the Colorado Avalanche capitalized on special teams to get a 4-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pockets assist in Saturday's win Girard notched an assist in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Red Wings.

Impact Girard has contributed four helpers over the last five games to provide steady offense in a second-pairing role. The defenseman is up to 16 points, 31 shots on net, 48 blocked shots, 28 hits and a plus-2 rating over 28 contests. Girard's usage is steady, including a little power-play time, and he's well on his way to doing better than he did in an 18-point regular season in 2023-24.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Helpers in consecutive contests Girard notched a power-play assist and three shots on goal in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Oilers.

Impact Girard has an assist in each of the last two games. He concluded a productive November with nine points in 13 appearances, and his helper Saturday was his first power-play point of the season. He's up to 14 points, 27 shots on net, 44 blocked shots, 25 hits and a minus-1 rating through 25 contests overall.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nugent-Hopkins has goal and assist, Skinner stops 27 shots as Oilers beat Avalanche 4-1

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins had a goal and an assist, Stuart Skinner stopped 27 shots and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Colorado Avalanche 4-1

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Provides assist in loss Girard notched an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Stars.

Impact Girard has enjoyed a decent November, racking up eight points over 13 contests. The 26-year-old defenseman remains on the secondary pairing, and he may have to pick up some extra minutes if Josh Manson (upper body) misses time after exiting Friday's game. Girard is up to 13 points, 24 shots on net, 24 hits, 44 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating through 24 contests in 2024-25.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

One of each Saturday Girard scored a goal and added an assist in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Panthers.

Impact Girard put the Avalanche ahead 4-2 with a second-period tally and set up Mikko Rantanen's game-winner later in the frame. With six points over his last seven contests, Girard's offense has sparked to life. The blueliner is up to two goals, 10 assists, 21 shots on net, 21 hits, 41 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating through 21 appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Drouin scores his first 2 goals of season, Avs beat slumping Panthers 7-4

Jonathan Drouin got his first two goals of the season, Mikko Rantanen had a goal and three assists and the Colorado Avalanche beat the slumping Florida Panthers 7-4 on Saturday nig...

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Distributes helper in defeat Girard banked an even-strength assist in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Capitals.

Impact Girard registered the primary helper on Parker Kelly's first-period marker. The 26-year-old Girard has been productive lately, as he's delivered a goal and four assists over his last six games. The left-shot blueliner is skating alongside Josh Manson in the top four, and he's second among Colorado's defensemen in points behind only Cale Makar. Girard has compiled 10 points (one goal), 16 shots, 34 blocks, 15 hits and a plus-2 rating through 18 games.

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores game-winning OT goal Girard scored the game-winning goal in Monday's 3-2 overtime win over the Predators.

Impact Girard couldn't have chosen a better time to score his first goal of the season, as he took advantage of a breakaway to drill home the game-winning goal midway through OT. Girard has been productive of late, notching four points in his last four appearances, and he seems in a good pace to potentially recorded a new career-high mark in points this season.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Energizer OT Winner: Samuel Girard | NHL.com Samuel Girard scores his second career game-winning goal

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • NHL.COM

Samuel Girard scores in overtime to help Avalanche fend off Predators DENVER - Samuel Girard scored on a breakaway in overtime Monday night to help the Colorado Avalanche...

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Samuel Girard's OT goal pushes Avalanche past Predators Samuel Girard scored at 2:47 of overtime, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Nashville Predators 3-2 in Denver on Monday night.Nashville de...

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Samuel Girard steals the puck in overtime and scores on a breakaway as Avalanche beat Predators 3-2

Samuel Girard stole the puck and scored his first goal of the season on a breakaway 2:47 into overtime as the Colorado Avalanche beat the Nashville Predators 3-2

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bags apple in win Girard notched an assist in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Hurricanes.

Impact Girard was credited with the secondary helper on Sam Malinski's tally in the second period. The helper was Girard's second in the last three games, a span in which he's added six shots on net, six blocked shots and a plus-1 rating. The 26-year-old is up to seven assists, 13 shots, 26 blocks, 12 hits and an even plus-minus rating through 15 contests overall.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Produces assist Girard logged an assist, two shots on goal, two PIM and a plus-3 rating in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Kraken.

Impact Girard helped out on Chris Wagner's first-period tally to open the scoring. The 26-year-old Girard hasn't found much consistency on offense this season -- he's gotten on the scoresheet in just four of 13 games, totaling six assists. He's added nine shots on net, 12 hits, 21 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating. The blueliner continues to fill a top-four role, but he's a low-end option for fantasy managers.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Adds two assists Girard notched two assists and went plus-2 in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Senators.

Impact Girard has three helpers over his last four contests. The 26-year-old defenseman is as steady as ever in a second-pairing role with a little power-play time, but he's not finding much consistency. He has five assists, three shots on goal, seven hits, 15 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating over nine games this season.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Manages helper in win Girard posted an assist, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Sharks.

Impact Girard was the latest defenseman to get a look alongside Cale Makar on the top pairing, and it was on Makar's empty-netter that Girard earned his third point of the season. All three of them have been assists, as Girard has struggled to get involved in the offense. He's added just two shots on net with five hits, 11 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating across six appearances. He's worth a look in deeper formats as long as Devon Toews (lower body) is out.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Earns 200th career point Girard logged two assists in Wednesday's 8-4 loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Girard's first helper was the 200th point of his career, a milestone he reached in his 476th game. The 26-year-old blueliner is locked into a top-four role for the Avalanche, though he'll also be limited to the second power-play unit. He's topped the 30-point mark four times in his career, but he was held to 18 points in 59 regular-season outings in 2023-24 after a stint in the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program. Girard has reached the 70-game mark in just four of his first seven seasons, so fantasy managers should expect him to sit out with injuries on occasion.

OCTOBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE