Sam Girard, a defenseman for the Pittsburgh Penguins, reflects on his third year of sobriety, saying it has helped him feel like his true self again. He discusses how staying sober has impacted his performance and personal life, offering insight into his journey and the challenges he’s faced. The piece explores his perspective on recovery and its role in his career.

Three years sober, the Penguins’ Sam Girard has ‘become me again’  The New York Times