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SAMUEL GIRARD
#49 - D
4pts in last 4 GP
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Status On roster
Ht/Wt 5’10’’, 170 lbs
Shoots L
Experience 6 years
Debut Oct 10, 2017
Born May 12, 1998 (27 yrs) Roberval, Quebec
Drafted Drafted by Nashville in 2016 (2/47).
Drafted from Shawinigan (QMJHL)
Acquired Acquired in a trade with Colorado in 2026.
VS.
Samuel Girard
Leader
STAT RANK
3 25
Goals Jakob Chychrun
116 1
15 68
Assists Quinn Hughes
96 1
18 88
Points Evan Bouchard
111 1
17 43
Plus/minus Sam Malinski, J.J. Moser
22 1
3 51
Goals Nathan MacKinnon
509 1
15 83
Assists Nikita Kucherov, Connor McDavid
328 1
18 126
Points Connor McDavid
408 1
17 57
Plus/minus Nathan MacKinnon
45 1
53 183
Blocked shots Noah Dobson, Jake McCabe
214 1
3 31
Goals Anthony Mantha
16 1
15 50
Assists Erik Karlsson
15 1
18 69
Points Sidney Crosby
17 1
17 23
Plus/minus Ryan Shea
2 1
21 61
Pen. minutes Evgeni Malkin
12 1
53 109
Blocked Shots Parker Wotherspoon
9 1
3 40
Multi-points games Connor McDavid
338 1
2025-26 Season Stats
GP
Games Played
 G
Goals
 A
Assists
 Pts
Points
 +/-
Plus Minus
 PIM
Penalty Minutes
 PPG
Power Play Goals
 SHG
Shorthanded Goals
 GWG
Game Winning Goals
 TOI/GP
Time On Ice Per Game
 S
Shots
 PtsPG
Points Per Games Played
YTD 56 3 15 18 17 21 0 0 1 18:04 41 0.3
Game Log
Date Team Opp G
Goals
 A
Assists
 Pts
Points
 +/-
Plus Minus
 PIM
Penalty Minutes
 PPG
Power Play Goals
 PPPTS SHG
Shorthanded Goals
 GWG
Game Winning Goals
 S
Shots
 TOI/GP
Time On Ice Per Game
 Status
2026-04-04 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 18:41 -
2026-04-02 0 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 18:20 -
2026-03-31 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 17:58 -
2026-03-30 0 1 1 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 20:50 -
2026-03-28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16:49 -
Transactions & Injuries
Date Description
2026-03-21 Missed 5 games (Upper body injury).
2026-03-10 Upper body injury, day-to-day.
2026-02-28 Returned from injury (Lower body injury).
2026-02-27 Lower body injury, day-to-day.
2026-02-24 Acquired from the Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche acquired defenseman Brett Kulak from the Pittsburgh Penguins for defenseman Samuel Girard and a second-round draft pick in 2028.
Career Honors & Awards
League Honor Description
NHL Stanley Cup Stanley Cup 2021-22 (Colorado)
Canadian Hockey League Sportsman Player of the Year Sportsman Player of the Year 2015-16
QMJHL Emile "Butch" Bouchard Trophy Best Defenseman 2015-16
QMJHL Raymond Lagace Trophy Defensive Rookie of the Year 2014-15
QMJHL Frank J. Selke Trophy Most Gentlemanly Player 2015-16
QMJHL First All-Star Team First All-Star Team 2016-17, 2015-16
QMJHL All-Rookie Team All-Rookie Team 2014-15
News
Rotowire
Fri, Apr 03, 2026 at 3:29 PM

Girard notched two assists and six blocked shots in Thursdays' 6-3 loss to the Lightning.

Sun, Mar 22, 2026 at 3:20 AM

Girard logged an assist in Saturday's 5-4 shootout win over the Jets.

Scouting Report

Is at his best with the puck on his stick. He is a silky smooth skater who can maneuver around opponents or blow past them. Has excellent hockey sense and can be an excellent power-play quarterback, which helps his offensive numbers. Uses his stick well in the defensive zone, but a serious lack of size means he can be bumped off the puck at times. Is best utilized with a more physical defensive partner. Has room to grow as he enters his prime.

Long Range Potential: Excellent puck-moving defenseman.