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Samuel Girard injury update: Avalanche defenseman possibly in doubt for Opening Night

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Samuel Girard left the ice at Family Sports Center on Friday with a noticeable limp, raising fresh doubts about his availability for the Colorado Avalanche’s season opener on October 7.

Colorado Avalanche blueliner Samuel Girard could miss Opening Night due to injury. | Dilip Vishwanat/GettyImages

There’s a chance Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard won’t be ready on Opening Night.

Following Friday morning’s injured skate at Family Sports Center, questions linger over whether the left-handed defenseman will be prepared to take the ice on October 7.