Claude Giroux Injury: Updates on Flyers Star's Upper Body and Return

The Philadelphia Flyers' disappointing season hit another speed bump when star center Claude Giroux  suffered an upper-body injury. However, he's ready to make his return. 

Continue for updates.

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Giroux Active vs. Coyotes

Saturday, Feb. 27

John Boruk of CSN Philadelphia reported Giroux is back in the lineup for Saturday's game against Arizona.

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Giroux Is Irreplaceable Talent for Flyers 

Giroux has been one of the NHL's most durable players over the last six seasons, including in the first 57 games this year, missing a total of just six games since the 2009-10 season. One of those absences in 2012 was due to a suspension. 

The 28-year-old is revered for his all-around skill set, ranking 18th on the Hockey News' (via SwissHabs, h/t Greg Wyshynski of Yahoo Sports) preseason list of the top 50 players, with the report labeling him "one of the most creative and deceptive setup men."