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Michkov (lower-body) is expected to return vs. Toronto on Thursday unless he has another flair up.

Michkov did not play in the Flyers win over the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday, but he will likely return to the lineup tomorrow against the Toronto Maple Leafs. After a 63 point rookie season, Michkov has faced some adversity in his sophomore season, with only 23 points (9G / 14A) in 40 games. That said, he has played better lately, with seven points (1G / 6A) in his last 10 games.

Matvei Michkov
Drsydale left Tuesday’s game vs. Anaheim and did not return.

Drysdale exited Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks after only 5:56 time-on-ice due to an undisclosed injury. An update on Drysdale's status has not yet been provided and it is unclear if he will be ready to play when Philadelphia returns to action tomorrow against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 23-year-old defenseman has 18 points (3G / 15A) in 41 games this season.

Jamie Drysdale
Michkov (lower-body) will not play against the Ducks on Tuesday.

Michkov did not practice on Monday due to a lower-body injury and will be sidelined on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks. After a 63 point rookie season, Michkov has faced some adversity in his sophomore season, with only 23 points (9G / 14A) in 40 games. That said, he has played better lately, with seven points (1G / 6A) in his last 10 games.

Matvei Michkov
Michkov (lower-body) is a game-time decision vs. Anaheim on Tuesday.

Michkov did not practice on Monday due to a lower-body injury and it's unclear what his status will be on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks. After a 63 point rookie season, Michkov has faced some adversity in his sophomore season, with only 23 points (9G / 14A) in 40 games. That said, he has played better lately, with seven points (1G / 6A) in his last 10 games.

Matvei Michkov
Vladar will start vs. Anaheim on Tuesday.

After recording a disappointing sub-.900 SV% in each of his previous three seasons, Vladar's impressive 2025-26 season continued in his previous outing, with a solid 22-save performance (.917 SV%) in a 5-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers. The 28-year-old Czech goalie has a stellar 2.39 GAA and .910 SV% in 24 games this season (15-6-3). The Flyers enter the action on Tuesday as -142 home favorites against a plummeting Ducks team that lost 7-4 to the Washington Capitals last night, extending their losing streak to six games (0-5-1).

Dan Vladar
The Flyers signed Dvorak to a five-year contract extension on Monday worth $5.15M AAV.

The extension marks a major pay day for Dvorak, who signed with the Flyers on a one-year deal this off-season. Long thought of as a defensive specialist, the two-way centre is on pace to fly past his previous career high in points of 38, racking up nine goals and 16 assists in 39 games this season. The five-year deal ties down the 29-year-old Dvorak through the 2030-31 season.

Christian Dvorak
Michkov (lower-body) missed practice on Monday.

Michkov did not practice on Monday due to a lower-body injury and it's unclear what his status will be on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks. After a 63 point rookie season, Michkov has faced some adversity in his sophomore season, with only 23 points (9G / 14A) in 40 games. That said, he has played better lately, with seven points (1G / 6A) in his last 10 games.

Matvei Michkov
Samuel Ersson will start in Calgary on Wednesday.

Ersson will make his 15th start of the season when the Flyers travel to Calgary on New Year's Eve. The 26-year-old netminder secured the victory in his last start, stopping 20 of the 21 shots he faced in a 3-1 win in Chicago on December 23rd. Ersson brings a 6-4-4 record and an .872 SV% into Wednesday's matchup, where the Flyers enter action at +120 on the money line.

Samuel Ersson
Vladar will start in Vancouver on Tuesday.

Vladar was between the pipes in a 4-1 loss to the Seattle Kraken on Sunday, allowing two goals on 18 shots (.889 SV%), and hopes to redeem himself when he returns to the crease on Tuesday against the Vancouver Canucks. The 28-year-old Czech goalie has been solid for the Flyers this season, posting a 2.37 GAA and .909 SV% in 22 games (13-6-3). The Flyers enter Tuesday's contest as -127 road favorites against a Canucks team that they defeated 5-2 last week.

Dan Vladar
Vladar will start vs. Seattle on Sunday.

Vladar has been terrific for the Flyers this season and will likely return to the crease on Sunday against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 28-year-old Czech goalie has a solid 2.39 GAA and .910 SV% in 21 games this season (13-5-3). He saved 23 of 25 shots (.920 SV%) in a 5-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks in his final game before the Holiday Break.

Dan Vladar
Vladar is expected to play vs. Seattle on Sunday.

Vladar has been terrific for the Flyers this season and will likely return to the crease on Sunday against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 28-year-old Czech goalie has a solid 2.39 GAA and .910 SV% in 21 games this season (13-5-3). He saved 23 of 25 shots (.920 SV%) in a 5-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks in his final game before the Holiday Break.

Dan Vladar
Ersson will start in Chicago on Tuesday.

Ersson will make his 14th start of the season when the Flyers travel to Chicago on Tuesday. Ersson was tagged with a fourth consecutive loss in his last start, allowing four goals on 27 shots in a 5-4 shootout loss in New York on Saturday. The 26-year-old netminder carries a 5-4-4 record and .867 SV% into Tuesday night's game, where the Flyers enter action at -120 on the money line.

Samuel Ersson
Vladar will start vs. Tampa Bay on Monday.

Vladar was unavailable in Saturday's game due to an upper-body injury, but he will return to the crease on Monday against the Vancouver Canucks. The 28-year-old Vladar was excellent in his most recent game, saving 21 of 22 shots (.955 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens. He has a solid 2.41 GAA and .910 SV% through 20 games this season (12-5-3). The Flyers enter the action on Monday as -133 home favorites against a Canucks team on a four-game winning streak.

Dan Vladar