Samuel Girard of the Colorado Avalanche is set to make his series debut in Game 3 after participating in the morning skate, taking reps on the power play unit, and being on the second defensive pair with Josh Manson. Girard was also seen taking warmups and officially confirmed in the lineup, replacing Caleb Jones. His return is significant for the Avalanche as they face off against Winnipeg.
Samuel Girard on his first game back in the lineup https://t.co/zB4KeIT4q5
Sam Girard, BTW, is back tonight for Colorado. Nate Schmidt is in for Winnipeg
Samuel Girard officially in for Avs, Caleb Jones scratched.
Nichushkin - MacKinnon - Rantanen Lehkonen - Mittelstadt - Parise Wood - Colton - Kiviranta Duhaime - Trenin - Cogliano Toews - Makar Girard - Manson Johnson - Walker Georgiev It would appear Girard will play. Taking normal rushes.
Sam Girard on the second pair with Josh Manson, looks like he'll play Game 3. Big for Avs.
Sam Girard is taking warmups
Avalanche D Samuel Girard is participating in Colorado's morning skate and taking reps on their second power play unit.
Sam Girard is wearing a PP2 jersey but is taking line rushes as the extra D, so the mystery continues.
Sam Girard hits the ice in a regular jersey at Avs morning skate. Could he make his series debut tonight?