Denver Post · Apr 15, 2018
Avalanche played Game 2 without defenseman Sam Girard
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard #49, right, works against Colorado Avalanche center Vladislav Kamenev #91 at Bridgestone Arena April 12, 2018. NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Avalanche played without rookie defenseman Sam Girard in Game 2 on Saturday. Girard, who logged 22:07 and produced four shots in Game 1, was scratched with an upper-body injury.
The 19-year-old didn’t participate in Friday’s optional practice, but coach Jared Bednar said he was just resting. It turned out to be much more than requiring rest. Girard was replaced on the second pairing by rookie Duncan Siemens, who worked with Patrik Nemeth at even-strength. David Warsofsky replaced Girard on the second power-play unit.