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Owen Tippett • RW • Flyers

Owen Tippett Won't Play Saturday

Philadelphia Flyers winger Owen Tippett (undisclosed) will remain sidelined on Saturday for Game 4 against the Carolina Hurricanes, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports. Despite regularly participating in practices and morning skates, Tippett has yet to play in the series due to an undisclosed injury. He was again on the ice on Saturday morning. With Tippett on the shelf, the Flyers have lacked sharpness offensively in Round 2, scoring just three goals in three games. Their season will end Saturday night with another loss, putting added pressure on players such as Trevor Zegras and Travis Konecny to spark the offense.

21 hours ago

Dan Vladar • G • Flyers

Dan Vladar Looks to Return to Winning Ways Thursday

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Dan Vladar is expected to start Game 3 against the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night, Jackie Spiegel of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. Vladar wasn't on the ice for an optional morning skate, but he should keep his spot in the crease. After an outstanding first-round series against the Penguins, Vladar has lost back-to-back games in Round 2. However, he has remained sharp, logging a .908 save percentage. Overall, Vladar has recorded a .929 save percentage in the playoffs, allowing 1.89 goals with two shutouts. He's been a rock at the back for the Flyers and will be desperate for more goal support on Thursday.

2 days ago

Christian Dvorak • C • Flyers

Christian Dvorak Available Thursday

Philadelphia Flyers center Christian Dvorak (undisclosed) will play in Game 3 against the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports. He's dealing with an undisclosed health issue and didn't practice on Wednesday. But Flyers head coach Rick Tocchet confirmed Thursday morning that Dvorak will remain in the lineup. "He's going to play. He's a warrior," Tocchet said. Dvorak, who has notched three assists in eight postseason appearances, is expected to center the first line, flanked by Tyson Foerster and Travis Konecny. He will also be part of the second power-play unit.

2 days ago

Owen Tippett • RW • Flyers

Owen Tippett Remains Out Thursday

Philadelphia Flyers winger Owen Tippett (undisclosed) won't play on Thursday in Game 3 against the Carolina Hurricanes, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports. Tippett practiced on Wednesday and was on the ice Thursday morning, but he still isn't ready to play due to an undisclosed injury. With Tippett out of the lineup, the Flyers are without their regular-season top goal-scorer. Tippett had 28 goals in 81 games, adding 51 points. While playing hurt, he finished the first-round series against Pittsburgh with one goal and one assist in six games. Philadelphia's frontline has also lost Noah Cates (lower body), putting Alex Bump and Denver Barkey in a position to play more important roles.

2 days ago

Christian Dvorak • C • Flyers

Christian Dvorak Likely to Play in Game 3 Against Hurricanes

Philadelphia Flyers center Christian Dvorak (undisclosed) is likely to play in Thursday's Game 3 against the Carolina Hurricanes, Adam Kimelman of NHL.com reports. The Flyers practiced without Dvorak on Wednesday, but head coach Rick Tocchet said he will likely play Thursday night. On Wednesday, Tocchet ruled out fellow center Noah Cates (lower-body injury) for the rest of the second-round series, making Dvorak's availability crucial for Philadelphia. In his first season with the Flyers, Dvorak has enjoyed a career year, posting 51 points (18 goals, 33 assists) in 80 regular-season appearances. He has added three assists in eight postseason outings.

3 days ago

Owen Tippett • RW • Flyers

Owen Tippett a Game-Time Decision Thursday

Philadelphia Flyers winger Owen Tippett (undisclosed) will be a game-time call for Thursday's tilt against the Carolina Hurricanes, Adam Kimelman of NHL.com reports. The 27-year-old has yet to play in the series because of a lingering injury that also affected him in the first-round matchup with Pittsburgh. Getting Tippett back would be huge for the Flyers, especially after losing Noah Cates (lower body) for the rest of the series. In the playoffs, Tippett has been limited to two points (one goal, one assist) in six outings, but he was a consistent offensive threat during the regular season. Across 81 outings, Tippett produced a team-high 28 goals and 23 assists.

3 days ago

Noah Cates • C • Flyers

Noah Cates to Miss Rest of Round 2

Philadelphia Flyers center Noah Cates (lower body) will sit out the rest of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs second-round matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes, Adam Kimelman of NHL.com reports. Cates suffered a lower-body injury in Game 2 of the series and was initially deemed day-to-day. The 27-year-old finished the 2025-26 regular season with a career-high 47 points (18 goals, 29 assists) in 82 games and has also played well in the playoffs. In eight outings, Cates has contributed one goal and three assists. With him on the shelf, Philadelphia plans to bring Trevor Zegras back to the center position and also use Denver Barkey more in the middle.

3 days ago

Noah Cates • C • Flyers

Noah Cates Considered Day-to-Day

Philadelphia Flyers center Noah Cates (lower body) is day-to-day, Jackie Spiegel of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports. Cates was hurt in Monday's overtime loss to the Carolina Hurricanes and was seen holding a walking boot for his right foot after the game. Another absence up front would be a bitter blow for the Flyers, who have already been without Owen Tippett (undisclosed) at the start of the series. Tippett is also considered day-to-day ahead of Game 3 on Thursday. Cates has been among Philadelphia's highest scorers in the playoffs, with four points (one goal, three assists) in eight games. He finished the regular season with a career-high 47 points (18 goals, 29 assists) in 82 outings.

4 days ago

Owen Tippett • RW • Flyers

Owen Tippett Remains Out Monday

Philadelphia Flyers winger Owen Tippett (undisclosed) won't play on Monday in Game 2 against the Carolina Hurricanes, Adam Kimelman of NHL.com reports. Despite dealing with an undisclosed health issue, the 27-year-old managed to play in all six games of Philadelphia's first-round matchup with Pittsburgh. But Tippett has exited the lineup at the start of Round 2. "He's a possibility for (Game 3 in Philadelphia on) Thursday," Flyers head coach Rick Tocchet said ahead of Game 2. "It'll be a game-time (decision) again." Alex Bump has a chance to make a bigger impact with Tippett sidelined.

5 days ago

Owen Tippett • RW • Flyers

Owen Tippett a Game-Time Decision Monday

Philadelphia Flyers winger Owen Tippett (undisclosed) is expected to be a game-time decision for Monday's Game 2 against the Carolina Hurricanes, Gabriela Carroll of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports. The 27-year-old is dealing with an undisclosed injury and didn't play in the series opener. On Sunday, Tippett was on the ice for an optional skate and left with the main group rather than staying late, as he did on Saturday before missing Game 1. Flyers head coach Rick Tocchet said Tippett's status was "the same thing, day-to-day." Tippett managed one goal and one assist in six outings during Round 1 against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Garnet Hathaway filled in for Tippett on Saturday but saw a team-low 9:31 of ice time, making him a non-factor in fantasy.

6 days ago

Owen Tippett • RW • Flyers

Owen Tippett Unlikely to Play Saturday

Philadelphia Flyers winger Owen Tippett (undisclosed) is considered doubtful for Game 1 against the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports. The 27-year-old has been banged up in the postseason and didn't practice on Friday. After Saturday's morning skate, he put in extra work with those likely to be healthy scratches for Game 1. During the first-round series against Pittsburgh, Tippett was limited to two points (one goal, one assist) and nine SOG over six games. Players such as Matvei Michkov and Alex Bump may see more ice time on Saturday if Tippett doesn't play.

7 days ago

Dan Vladar • G • Flyers

Dan Vladar Backstops Flyers to Series-Clinching Win

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Dan Vladar recorded a 42-save shutout as the team finished off the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first round of the playoffs with a 1-0 overtime win on Wednesday. Vladar kept the Flyers in the game until Cam York delivered the series-winning goal with 2:28 remaining in the first overtime. This was a historic night for Vladar, who set a new record for saves by a Flyers goaltender in a series-deciding victory. There have been three shutouts in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, and Vladar has been responsible for two of them. He was outstanding in the first round, posting a 1.61 goals-against average and a .937 save percentage. The Czech netminder must maintain his form in Round 2 if Philadelphia is to have any chance against a very strong Carolina team.

Apr 30

Matvei Michkov • RW • Flyers

Matvei Michkov Expected to Rejoin Flyers Lineup Wednesday

Philadelphia Flyers winger Matvei Michkov will re-enter the lineup on Wednesday in Game 6 against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports. The young Russian star was a healthy scratch in Game 5. This surprised many, but Michkov hasn't been impactful in the playoffs. After a 51-point regular season, he hasn't scored any points in four postseason outings, recording only four SOG. So far, he has averaged just 10:05 of ice time in the first-round series. Michkov has the ability to be a difference-maker, and it will be interesting to see how he responds to being scratched in the previous game.

Apr 29

Rasmus Ristolainen • D • Flyers

Rasmus Ristolainen Registers Two Assists in Game 5 Loss

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen had his second multi-assist game of the 2026 playoffs on Monday, setting up a pair of goals in a 3-2 defeat to the Pittsburgh Penguins. In the second period, Ristolainen helped Alex Bump score in his Stanley Cup Playoffs debut and added a second assist on Travis Sanheim's goal. Ristolainen isn't known for his offensive prowess, yet he has emerged as Philadelphia's scoring leader in this series. After five games, Ristolainen has tallied five points (one goal, four assists), matching Penguins superstar Sidney Crosby. The Finnish rearguard is also averaging 1.8 hits per game in the series.

Apr 28

Emil Andrae • D • Flyers

Emil Andrae Expected to Rejoin Flyers Lineup Monday

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Emil Andrae (upper body) looks set to rejoin the lineup on Monday in Game 5 against the Pittsburgh Penguins. He has been out of action since sustaining an upper-body injury in the series opener. Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reported on Sunday that Andrae skated on the third defensive pairing at practice. Noah Juulsen has filled in for Andrae in the last few games and is expected to be a healthy scratch on Monday. In 61 regular-season outings, Andrae was limited to 15:20 of ice time per game, but he was effective. The 24-year-old led all Flyers defensemen with a plus-15 rating, while notching 13 points (two goals, 11 assists). He also logged 36 SOG, 58 blocks, and 68 hits.

Apr 26

Matvei Michkov • RW • Flyers

Matvei Michkov Set to Be Scratched for Game 5

Philadelphia Flyers winger Matvei Michkov wasn't part of the team's regular four forward lines during Sunday's practice, ESPN's Greg Wyshynski reports. This suggests the Russian talent will be a healthy scratch for Monday's Game 5 against the Pittsburgh Penguins. It would be an understandable decision by Flyers head coach Rick Tocchet, as Michkov has been ineffective in the series. He has gone scoreless in four games, with only four SOG and a minus-one rating. After averaging 14:50 of ice time during the regular season, Michkov has been limited to 10:05 in the playoffs. Alex Bump, who had nine points (five goals, four assists) in 17 regular-season games, is expected to replace Michkov in the lineup on Monday.

Apr 26

Emil Andrae • D • Flyers

Emil Andrae Won't Play Saturday

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Emil Andrae (upper body) will sit out Saturday's Game 4 against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports. The Swedish rearguard is working his way back from an upper-body injury sustained during the series opener. Andrea skated on Saturday morning, so he could be an option later in the series. Currently, Philadelphia has no reason to shake up the defense, having limited Pittsburgh to four goals in the series. Noah Juulsen has been Andrea's replacement on the third defensive pairing, recording two assists in Game 3.

Apr 25

Dan Vladar • G • Flyers

Dan Vladar Cleared for Game 4

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Dan Vladar (arm) will start in Saturday's Game 4 against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Adam Kimelman of NHL.com reports. Vladar hurt his right arm in Game 3 and missed Thursday's practice. He returned to ice on Saturday morning and is ready to go as the Flyers attempt to complete a sweep against their state rivals. Through the first three games of the first-round series, Vladar has been a huge part of Philadelphia's success, allowing only four goals and posting one shutout. He has recorded a .947 save percentage, limiting the Penguins to two even-strength goals.

Apr 25

Dan Vladar • G • Flyers

Dan Vladar Considered a Game-Time Call for Saturday

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Dan Vladar (arm) will be a game-time call on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Adam Kimelman of NHL.com reports. The Czech netminder has been one of the stars of the series, but he appeared to injure his right arm in Game 3. Vladar didn't practice on Thursday, while Philadelphia had an off day on Friday. "It's another maintenance day for him," Flyers head coach Rick Tocchet said Friday. "Two days off is going to help him. That's basically it for him. We'll see how he is tomorrow." In the first-round matchup, Vladar has backstopped the Flyers to a 3-0 lead, posting a 1.33 goals-against average, a .947 save percentage, and one shutout. If Vladar is unavailable on Saturday, Philadelphia must turn to Samuel Ersson, who coughed up 3.12 goals with a .870 save percentage during the regular season.

Apr 24

Sean Couturier • C • Flyers

Sean Couturier Contributes Two Assists in Game 3 Win

Philadelphia Flyers center Sean Couturier registered two assists as the team grabbed a commanding 3-0 first-round series lead against the Pittsburgh Penguins with a 5-2 win on Wednesday. Philadelphia became the first team in nine years to have four first-time postseason goal-scorers in the same game, but Couturier made sure that the veteran group also made an impact. His assists came in the second period, when the Flyers turned a 1-0 deficit into a 3-1 lead. The Flyers captain has posted three assists in the first three postseason games, providing offensive creativity while also filling defensive duties against Sidney Crosby. The Penguins superstar has only one assist in the series and no even-strength points.

Apr 23

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