Giroux Returning to Lineup posted by Jeff Ponder
Claude Giroux is proving that concussions do not have a set timetable for return. For some players, problems with concussions have spanned throughout multiple seasons.
Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins has missed 68 games – and counting – with a concussion. David Perron of the St. Louis Blues recently missed 97 games with a concussion issue. It seems that Giroux will miss just four games.
Reports suggest that Giroux will be back in the lineup tonight in Dallas.
Giroux has been sidelined since December 10 after colliding with teammate Wayne Simmonds. When Giroux missed his first game, he was the league’s leading scorer with 39 points. Currently, he is tied for first with Evgeni Malkin (Pittsburgh), Phil Kessel (Toronto) and Henrik Sedin (Vancouver).
During practice Tuesday morning, Giroux rejoined his linemates, Jaromir Jagr and Scott Hartnell, while also spending time on the first power-play unit. It was Giroux’s third straight day of practice.
In an interview with Philly.com, Giroux stated that he “felt good.”
The timing of Giroux’s return could not have come at a better time. One week ago today, Flyers captain Chris Pronger was informed that he would be sidelined for the rest of the season with severe post-concussion syndrome.
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