Girgensons notched an assist and four blocked shots in Monday's 8-2 win over the Avalanche.

Girgensons has no points through his first 10 appearances this season.

Girgensons signed a three-year, $850,000 contract with Tampa Bay on Monday.

Girgensons (illness) is expected to return to the lineup Tuesday versus Dallas, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Girgensons (illness) won't play Sunday against Detroit, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Girgensons (upper body) has been given the green light to play versus Dallas on Tuesday, Joe Yerdon of Bleacher Report reports.

Girgensons, who suffered an upper-body injury Wednesday, is considered day-to-day, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports Friday.

Girgensons (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Sunday, per the NHL media site.

Girgensons (lower body) was activated off injured reserve Friday, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports, which sets the stage for him to play Saturday versus Columbus.

Girgensons (lower body) could be available against the Blue Jackets on Saturday with coach Don Granato telling reporters there is a "good chance" the center will play, per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.