Giordano recorded an assist in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

After missing the last game with a lower-body injury, Giordano returned to his regular spot on the left side of the third defensive pairing. He and defensive partner William Lagesson helped hold the Blues in check all night as St. Louis only produced 15 total shots on Ilya Samsonov. Giordano finished with an assist on the empty-net goal and a plus-2 rating in 16:38 TOI.

Giordano (lower body) will return to the lineup Tuesday against St. Louis, Mark Masters of TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Giordano is expected to return to a third-pairing role following his one-game absence. The 40-year-old blueliner is no longer a fantasy asset at this stage in his career -- he has just six points through 34 contests this season -- but he's still valuable as a strong veteran presence for the Maple Leafs.

Giordano suffered a lower-body injury versus Dallas on Wednesday and won't play Saturday against Ottawa, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Giordano, who may be out a bit longer than day-to-day, will be replaced in the lineup by William Lagesson. The 40-year-old Giordano has not had a point in his last 12 games and has a goal and six points in 34 appearances this season.

Giordano logged an assist in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

Giordano helped out on a Timothy Liljegren goal in the third period. This was Giordano's second game back from a finger injury that sent him to long-term injured reserve. The 40-year-old blueliner should be expected to hold down a bottom-four role as long as he can stay healthy. He's picked up six points, 28 shots on net, 51 blocked shots, 24 hits, 27 PIM and an even plus-minus rating through 22 appearances this season.

Giordano (finger) was taken off long-term injured reserve Friday, per the NHL media site, which sets the stage for him to return in the evening's game versus Columbus.

EDGE Analysis

Giordano last played Nov. 28. He has a goal, five points, 24 hits and 50 blocks in 20 contests this year. Giordano's return is likely to result in William Lagesson being a healthy scratch Friday.

Giordano (finger) is expecting to return to the lineup Friday in Columbus, per Terry Koshan of The Toronto Sun.

EDGE Analysis

Giordano was injured Nov. 28, but he practiced Thursday alongside Timothy Liljegren on the third pairing. Giordano, who's missed the last 12 contests, has a goal and four assists in 20 games this season.

Giordano (finger) isn't expected to return Wednesday versus Ottawa, per Jonas Siegel of The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

Giordano did participate in the morning skate, but he practiced alongside projected healthy scratch Conor Timmins, Terry Koshan of The Toronto Sun reports. Giordano hasn't been in the lineup since Nov. 28, but he's believed to be day-to-day at this point, so the 40-year-old might be an option to return as soon as Friday versus Columbus. When he does play, it will likely be as a member of the third pairing.

Giordano (finger) will not play prior to the NHL's Christmas break, Joshua Kloke of The Athletic reports Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Giordano is expected to be day-to-day coming out of the break but will have been sidelined for 11 games at that point. The blueliner has struggled offensively this season with just three assists in his last 12 outings. Still, Giordano should have enough time to get over the 20-point threshold for the 11th consecutive campaign.

CapFriendly reported Monday that Giordano (finger) has been moved to long-term injured reserve.

EDGE Analysis

Giordano, who hasn't played since Nov. 28 against Florida because of a broken finger, is eligible to return as early as Dec. 23 versus Columbus. However, it remains unclear when he will be available to play. Giordano has been credited with one goal, four assists, 25 shots on net, 50 blocked shots and 24 hits over 20 games this season.

Giordano (finger) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, per CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

Giordano is already considered week-to-week with a broken finger, so this move is unlikely to impact his timeline to return. The 40-year-old defenseman's absence opens the door for Simon Benoit and William Lagesson to play more frequently as the Maple Leafs navigate a rough patch for health on their blue line.