Philadelphia Flyers News

After allowing five goals on 27 shots (.815 SV%) in a 5-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins, Vladar bounced back in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the San Jose Sharks, saving 17 of 18 shots (.944 SV%). The 28-year-old Czech goalie has been solid for the Flyers, pacing for the best season of his career, with a 2.50 GAA and .908 SV% in 17 games (11-5-1). The Flyers enter Thursday's contest as +132 home underdogs against a Vegas Golden Knights team with points in five straight games (4-0-1).

Murchison was a fifth-round pick, 158th overall, of the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. The 22-year-old defenseman is in his first full professional campaign, scoring four points (1G / 3A) in 21 games with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms (AHL).

Carl Grundstrom will draw into the lineup for his second game of the season, resulting in Deslauriers being a healthy scratch on Tuesday against the San Jose Sharks. The 34-year-old Deslauriers is averaging 8:20 time-on-ice, recording zero points, 17 penalty minutes, and 48 hits in 13 games this season.

Nicolas Deslauriers will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday against the San Jose Sharks, allowing Grundstrom to re-enter the lineup. The 28-year-old Grundstrom played 10:17 time-on-ice and was held off the scoresheet in his only game this season.

Vladar has not played since allowing five goals on 27 shots (.815 SV%) over a week ago in a 5-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins and hopes to rebound after a prolonged break when he returns to the crease on Tuesday against the San Jose Sharks. The 28-year-old Czech goalie has been reliable tending the twine for the Flyers most of the season, showcasing a serviceable 2.59 GAA and .906 SV% in 16 games (10-5-1). The Flyers enter Tuesday's contest as -158 home favorites against a Sharks team coming off an impressive 4-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes.

A third-round pick in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, Schmidt has spent the last two seasons playing with the Syracuse Crunch (AHL). Schmidt has zero goals and one assist in 13 AHL games this season and is yet to make his NHL debut.

Ristolainen's 2024-25 season was cut short due to a ruptured right triceps tendon. He underwest surgery and was targeting a mid-December return, which appears to still be the target after returning to practice on Monday. The 30-year-old is entering his 13th NHL season and has not completed a full 82-game season since 2015-16. Before his injury last season, he had four goals, 19 points, and 100 SOG across 63 games played.

York exited Wednesday's game in the second period after only 10:37 time-on-ice due to an undisclosed injury. The 24-year-old York is averaging a career-high 23:31 time-on-ice and is pacing for career-high offensive totals, with 12 points (1G / 11A) through 23 games this season.

York exited Wednesday's game in the second period after only 10:37 time-on-ice due to an undisclosed injury. The 24-year-old York is averaging a career-high 23:31 time-on-ice and is pacing for career-high offensive totals, with 12 points (1G / 11A) through 23 games this season.

The Flyers are coming off a disappointing 5-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins and hope to rebound on Wednesday, turning to Ersson to tend the twine against the Buffalo Sabres. The 26-year-old Ersson has struggled this season, but performed well in his most recent outing, saving 28 of 31 shots (.903 SV%) in a 4-3 shootout win over the New York Islanders. Ersson has a 3.09 GAA and .859 SV% in eight games this season (4-2-2).

The Flyers are coming off a disappointing 5-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins and hope to rebound on Wednesday, likely turning to Ersson to tend the twine against the Buffalo Sabres. The 26-year-old Ersson has struggled this season, but performed well in his most recent outing, saving 28 of 31 shots (.903 SV%) in a 4-3 shootout win over the New York Islanders. Ersson has a 3.09 GAA and .859 SV% in eight games this season (4-2-2).

Ristolainen's 2024-25 season was cut short due to a ruptured right triceps tendon, but he is making progress after skating with the team for the first time on Wednesday. The 30-year-old is entering his 13th NHL season and has not completed a full 82-game season since 2015-16. Before his injury last season, he had four goals, 19 points, and 100 SOG across 63 games played. At the end of October, he was given a 4-6 week recovery timeline, meaning he could still be targeting mid-December for his season debut.

Foerster missed four games due to an injury earlier this season, and struggled getting up to speed, but was finally hitting his stride with six goals in his last seven outings. The 23-year-old Foerster had 13 points (10G / 3A) in 21 games before his injury.

Foerster missed four games due to an injury earlier this season, and could be sidelined once again after exiting Monday's game in the second period. The 23-year-old Foerster has been effective when in the lineup, with 13 points (10G / 3A) in 21 games. He has six goals in his last seven outings.

Ginning played five games with the Flyers this season, scoring zero points, and after clearing waivers, will return to a familiar place in the AHL. The 25-year-old defenseman scored 17 points (2G / 15A) in 69 games with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms (AHL) last season.

The Flyers are on a three-game winning streak and turn to Vladar, who has a personal four-game winning streak, on Monday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 28-year-old Vladar has been excellent in his first season with the Flyers, exceeding expectations with a solid 2.43 GAA and .912 SV% in 15 games (10-4-1). In five previous NHL seasons, Vladar has had a save percentage above .900 only once. The Flyers enter Monday's contest as -132 home favorites against a Penguins team they defeated 3-2 earlier this season.