Samuel Girard has rejoined the Colorado Avalanche after spending nearly a month away from the team.
Girard participated in the team’s morning skate Thursday ahead of a game against the Ottawa Senators. He entered the NHL/NHLPA Players Assistance Program last month, which the league announced Nov. 24.
Avalanche coach Jared Bednar said Girard will not play against the Senators.
“We’ll treat it like any injury,” Bednar said. “He’s healthy now, 100%. Get him up to speed and get him back as soon as we can, but we’ll just monitor him and keep him an eye on him while he’s on the ice.