Philadelphia Flyers News

Some good fortune and two outstanding games from Vladar have catapulted the Flyers into third place in the Metropolitan Division, and they will look to solidify their positioning on Tuesday against the New Jersey Devils. The 28-year-old Vladar will return to the crease on Tuesday, looking to build on the 0.98 GAA and .951 SV% he has in his last two games (2-0-0). The Flyers enter Tuesday's contest as +108 road underdogs against a surging Devils team that is 2-0-1 in its last three games.

Bunting has not played in over a week due to a lower-body injury, but could return this weekend. The 30-year-old Bunting only has two points (1G / 1A) in 11 games since being acquired by Dallas at the trade deadline. It was initially believed that Bunting could play in a top-six role alongside Mikko Rantanen, but coinciding injuries prevented that from happening; he could get a look there in the final games of the regular season.

Grundstrom will take a seat on Friday as the Flyers opt to get some fresh legs into their lineup. Garnet Hathaway will draw into the lineup in his place.

Alex Bump will re-enter Philadelphia's lineup on Friday, resulting in Barkey being a healthy scratch. The 20-year-old Barkey is averaging 13:23 and has 14 points (5G / 9A) in 38 games this season.

Denver Barkey will be a healthy scratch on Friday, allowing Bump to re-enter the lineup. The 22-year-old Bump is averaging 12:51 time-on-ice and has six points (3G / 3A) in 12 games this season.

With only seven games remaining this season, the Flyers, desperately battling to remain within playoff contention, will turn to Vladar on Friday against the New York Islanders. The 28-year-old Czech goalie has been a steadying presence between the pipes all season, but he is coming off a disappointing performance, allowing five goals on 17 shots (.706 SV%) in a 6-4 loss to the Washington Capitals. The loss marked only the second time in the last 16 appearances that Vladar had allowed more than three goals in a game (8-5-3). The Flyers enter Friday's contest as +123 road underdogs against an Islanders team that has been outscored 12-6 in their last two games (0-2-0).

Foerster has not played in over four months due to a hand injury, but will return to the Flyers' lineup on Thursday to provide an offensive boost in a pivotal matchup for the playoff hopes against the Detroit Red Wings. Before his injury, the 24-year-old Foerster had 13 points (10G / 3A) in 21 games. He is expected to play alongside Trevor Zegras and Owen Tippett.

Jiricek was drafted sixth-overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, but has had trouble being a permanent fixture at the NHL level. The 22-year-old defenseman has been traded twice in the last two years, with stints in Columbus, Minnesota, and now Philadelphia. He has yet to play a game with the Flyers, but has been effective at the AHL level, scoring 10 points (2G / 8A) in 10 games with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms.

Isac Lundestrom (undisclosed) suffered an injury on Tuesday, resulting in Columbus recalling Aston-Reese from Cleveland. The 31-year-old Aston-Reese has split time between the AHL and NHL this season, including scoring five points (1G / 4A) in 26 games with the Blue Jackets.

Bump recently made his NHL debut and has been semi-effective offensively, but will head to the sidelines as a healthy scratch on Tuesday. The 22-year-old forward has six points (3G / 3A) in 12 games this season.

Bunting exited Sunday's 2-1 loss to Philadelphia in the first period after only 3:46 time-on-ice due to a lower-body injury. Already without Radek Faksa (upper body), Sam Steel (lower body), Nathan Bastian (undisclosed), and Roope Hintz (lower body), the Stars' forward group has taken some hits over recent weeks, with Bunting being the latest. That said, Stars' Head Coach Glen Gulutzan said following the game that Bunting still needs to be reevaluated, but the initial belief is that it will not be a long-term injury.

The Flyers have received tremendous netminding in recent weeks, led by Vladar, who will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Washington Capitals. The 28-year-old Czech goalie saved 32 of 35 shots (.914 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 5-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings. He has helped his team collect a point in five of his last six games (4-1-1) while posting a stellar 1.96 GAA and .928 SV%. The Flyers enter Tuesday's contest as +114 road underdogs against a Capitals team that has scored 11 goals in their last two games (2-0-0).

The Flyers have received tremendous netminding in recent weeks, led by Vladar, who will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Washington Capitals. The 28-year-old Czech goalie saved 32 of 35 shots (.914 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 5-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings. He has helped his team collect a point in five of his last six games (4-1-1) while posting a stellar 1.96 GAA and .928 SV%. The Flyers enter Tuesday's contest as +114 road underdogs against a Capitals team that has scored 11 goals in their last two games (2-0-0).

With Sam Bennett (personal) returning to the lineup, Foote will be the odd man out as a healthy scratch. The 25-year-old Foote is averaging 10:27 time-on-ice and has one goal in six games this season.