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

EDGE Analysis

Girard sat out three games with his upper-body 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 excluded from the lineup.