Sam Girard Records His 150th Career Point, #GoAvsGo

The Colorado Avalanche have been on a roll lately, and the team’s recent success is due in large part to the play of defenseman Sam Girard. On Tuesday night, Girard recorded his 150th career point in a game against the Nashville Predators. Girard was drafted by the Avalanche in 2016 and has since become an integral part of their defensive core. He has tallied 24 points this season and is on pace to set career highs for assists and points. His goal against Nashville was his first of the season and it came at a crucial moment for Colorado as they were trailing 3-2 late in the third period. The goal helped spark a comeback that saw them eventually win 4-3 in overtime. Afterwards, Girard said he was “just trying to do my job” when asked about his milestone point. He also expressed gratitude towards his teammates who have helped him reach this achievement. “I wouldn’t be here without them,” he said after the game. The victory over Nashville extended Colorado’s winning streak to four games and put them firmly in playoff contention with just over two weeks left in the regular season. With Girard leading their defense, there is no doubt that they will be able to make a deep run into postseason play this year. The Avalanche organization is thrilled with how well their young defenseman has been playing lately and are confident that he will continue to be an important part of their team for years to come. Congratulations Sam! #GoAvsGo