Girard (upper body) will return to the lineup versus Edmonton on Thursday, according to Avalanche play-by-play announcer Conor McGahey. Girard sat out three games with his upper-body injury.

Blackwood will start on the road versus the Oilers on Friday, Conor McGahey of Altitude TV reports. Blackwood will start both halves of a back-to-back, as the Avalanche apparently don't want Trent ...

He sustained a lower-body injury on Tuesday versus Winnipeg. Per Avalanche play-by-play announcer Conor McGahey, head coach Jared Bednar has described Nichushkin's injury as "more of a minor deal." ...