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

EDGE Analysis

Girard set up Cale Makar for an early second-period goal to put Colorado up 2-1. It was the second consecutive contest on the scoresheet 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.

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

EDGE Analysis

Girard kept the puck in the zone and had his slapshot stopped by Martin Jones, but the rebound landed on 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.

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

EDGE Analysis

After Girard blocked an attempted pass in the Colorado end, the puck bounded to the neutral zone, where Jonathan Drouin outraced the Panthers and wristed one past Sergei Bobrovsky. It was Girard's second point in four games since he returned from a personal leave.

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.

EDGE Analysis

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 spot on the second duo with Bowen Byram.

Girard (personal) told Corey Masisak of The Denver Post on Saturday that he will return to the lineup Sunday versus San Jose. Girard was activated from the non-roster list Saturday, per the NHL media site.

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

Girard, who has been cleared by the NHL and NHLPA for practice only, will continue to skate over the holiday break. He is on indefinite leave after entering the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program on Nov. 24.

Girard (personal) will not play versus Ottawa on Thursday, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Girard is on indefinite leave after entering the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program on Nov. 24. Thursday's tilt will be the 17th game in a row that Girard will miss, but it appears that he is close to returning as he was on the ice Thursday for the first time since leaving the team Nov. 20. Girard has a goal and three assists in 15 games this season, including a goal and two assists in his last two games before leaving the team. Consider him day-to-day.

Girard is on indefinite leave and has entered the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program.

EDGE Analysis

Girard missed Colorado's previous two games for personal reasons. He has a goal, four points, 15 hits and 25 blocks in 15 contests this season. While Girard is away from the team, Caleb Jones is likely to play regularly.