Sam Malinski hasn’t been an NHL player for long, but he’s already had one experience that allows him a certain perspective on his defense partner.
Samuel Girard scored his first goal of the season Tuesday night. It was a big one for the Colorado Avalanche in a 5-3 win at Seattle.
It’s been a weird start to the season for Girard, who has dealt with multiple injuries. The traditional production (goals, assists) has been slow to accumulate. Enter the wisdom of Malinski, who is only in his second full NHL season.
“Points are a weird thing,” Malinski said.