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Jiricek (lower-body) left Sunday’s game vs. Boston and did not return.

Jiricek exited Sunday's 6-2 win over the Boston Bruins in the third period due to a lower-body injury. Head Coach John Hynes did not have an update on Jiricek's status following the game. The 22-year-old Czech defenseman has zero points through 14 games this season.

David Jiricek
Vladar will start vs. Vegas on Thursday.

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).

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

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.

Dan Vladar
Ristolainen (ruptured right tricep tendon) is practicing in a regular jersey on Monday.

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.

Rasmus Ristolainen
York left Wednesday’s game vs. Buffalo with an undisclosed injury and did not return.

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.

Cam York
Ersson will start vs. Buffalo on Wednesday.

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).

Samuel Ersson
Ersson was in the starter's crease at morning skate on Wednesday.

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).

Samuel Ersson
Ristolainen (ruptured right tricep tendon) skated in a non-contact jersey at practice on Wednesday.

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.

Rasmus Ristolainen