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Ginning is expected to draw back into Philalphia's lineup on Tuesday vs. Toronto.

Ginning, Bobby Brink, and Olle Lycksell will all draw into the lineup on Tuesday, replacing veterans Sean Couturier, Cam Atkinson, and Marc Staal. Ginning made his season debut with the Flyers earlier this month but has spent most of the 2023-24 campaign in the AHL. In 53 games with the Lehigh-Valley Phantoms (AHL), Ginning has 13 points (2G / 11A).

Adam Ginning
Couturier is expected to be scratched on Tuesday vs. Toronto.

Couturier, the Flyers captain, joins a group of notable veteran healthy scratches on Tuesday including Cam Atkinson and Marc Staal. After a decent start to the season with 30 points (10G / 20A) in his first 41 games, Couturier has struggled immensely with only six points (1G / 5A) in his last 23 contests.

Sean Couturier
Ersson will start on Tuesday vs. Toronto.

Ersson had the night off in the Flyers 6-5 loss to the Boston Bruins on Saturday, but he will return to the crease for the sixth time in the last seven games on Tuesday. The 24-year-old Ersson has struggled lately, posting a .839 SV% across his last three games (1-2-0), including a 6-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs when he allowed three goals on 12 shots (.750 SV%). The Flyers enter action as +120 road underdogs against the Maple Leafs.

Samuel Ersson
Wayne Simmonds is retiring with the Philadelphia Flyers after 15 NHL seasons.

Simmonds was a second-round pick of the Los Angeles Kings in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft and announced an end to his 15-year career on Monday. The 35-year-old SImmonds most recently played with the Toronto Maple Leafs last season, being limited to only 18 games, scoring two points (0G / 2A). He ends his career with 1037 games and 526 points (263G / 263A), including two 30-goal campaigns.

Wayne Simmonds
Ersson will start on Thursday vs. Toronto.

Ersson has been the go-to guy between the pipes for the Flyers lately and will return to the crease on Thursday for his fifth straight start. In his last outing, Ersson saved 27 of 29 shots (.931 SV%) in a 3-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks. Less than a month ago, Ersson allowed four goals on 28 shots (.857 SV%) in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Flyers enter action as +108 home underdogs against the Maple Leafs on Thursday.

Samuel Ersson
Ersson was the first goalie off the ice at the Flyers' morning skate.

Ersson has been the go-to guy between the pipes for the Flyers lately and will likely return to the crease on Thursday for his fifth straight start. In his last outing, Ersson saved 27 of 29 shots (.931 SV%) in a 3-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks. Less than a month ago, Ersson allowed four goals on 28 shots (.857 SV%) in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Flyers enter action as +108 home underdogs against the Maple Leafs on Thursday.

Samuel Ersson
Vladar will start Tuesday's game against the Avalanche.

Vladar will get the surprise nod on Tuesday after Jacob Markstrom was scratched from his previously scheduled start due to a lower-body injury. Vladar will be hoping to bounce back from a rough performance on Sunday, when he surrendered seven goals in a blowout loss to the Hurricanes. Vladar owns an underwhelming .885 SV% on the season to go along with an 8-8-2 record. Things won't get any easier from him on Tuesday as he's set to take on Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche.

Dan Vladar
Ersson will start on Tuesday vs. San Jose.

Ersson has been inconsistent lately but will return to the crease for the fourth straight game on Tuesday. In his last seven games (3-3-1), Ersson has allowed two or fewer goals five times but also allowed four or more twice. He had a forgettable performance in his last games, allowing four goals in 15 shots (.733 SV%) in an eventual 7-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. That said, the Flyers have a favourable matchup as -320 home favourites against the San Jose Sharks.

Samuel Ersson
Konecny (upper body) will return on Thursday vs. Florida.

Konecny has missed the Flyers' previous six games but will return to the lineup on Thursday in Florida. It is a much-welcomed return as Konecny leads Philadelphia in both goals (27) and points (54) while leading all forwards in average TOI (19:54). He should resume his role in the Flyers' top-six and continue to be their main scoring option on powerplays.

Travis Konecny
Ersson will start on Thursday in Florida.

Ersson will take over the Flyers' crease for a second-straight game as he looks to avenge a 24-save (.960 SV%) overtime loss to St. Louis in his last start. The 24-year-old rookie has struggled since taking over the Flyers' starting position full-time, with his 17-12-5 record, 2.57 GAA and .899 SV%. He draws the unfortunate task of taking on the red-hot Florida Panthers, who are in the midst of a six-game winning streak and have won 12 of their last 13 contests.

Samuel Ersson
Konecny (upper body) is a game-time decision on Thursday vs. Florida.

Konecny has not played since February 21st, missing six games with an upper-body injury, but appears to be nearing a return after being a full participant at practice on Wednesday. Before his injury, Konecy was producing at a blistering pace, scoring 12 points (5G / 7A) during a seven-game point streak. The Flyers return to the ice on Thursday against the Florida Panthers.

Travis Konecny