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Rasmus Ristolainen Fantasy Stats

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Philadelphia Flyers

Defenseman #55

Out - Upper Body
Height / Weight 6'4"  /  208 lbs.
Date of Birth (Age) Oct 27, 1994 (32)
ESPN Eligible D

2026-27 Rankings

Current D213

Season Stats

SCORING
SEASON TEAM POS GP FPTS GS G A PTS SOG SH% PPG SHG HAT BLK PIM +/-
2013-14BUFD3248.50224494.1000286-15
2014-15BUFD78176.50812201216.640013626-32
2015-16BUFD82262.00932412024.540113733-21
2016-17BUFD79270.748639451863.210016158-9
2017-18BUFD73234.560635411823.310011148-25
2018-19BUFD78242.569538431822.710012138-41
2019-20BUFD69495.658627331284.72008246-2
2020-21BUFD49310.93741418735.51006836-18
2021-22PHID66404.01721416972.100012538-9
2022-23PHID74439.11131720863.511014232-4
2023-24PHID31160.02134462.2000458-6
2024-25PHID63390.211415191004.00009414+3
2025-26PHID44255.42311314581.70006316+10
2026-27PHID431.13101520.000070-1
Career 822 3721.0 339 58 261 319 1515 3.8 15 1 1 1320 399 -170

Game Log

SCORING
TEAM OPP POS FPTS GS G A PTS SOG SH% PPG SHG HAT BLK PIM +/-
Sep 30, 2026 PHIPITD2.61000000020-1
Oct 1, 2026 PHINJD21.41101425.000030+1
Oct 3, 2026 PHICARD2.610000000200
Oct 24, 2026 PHIANAD1.5000010.000000-1
Last 4 28.1 3 1 0 1 5 20.0 0 0 0 7 0 -1

Rasmus Ristolainen News

Rasmus Ristolainen  • D  •  Flyers

Rasmus Ristolainen Suffers New Injury Blow

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen (upper body) will be out for at least two weeks. On Saturday against Anaheim, Ristolainen returned from an upper-body injury that cost him nine games, but he's set for another spell on the sidelines after aggravating it. Ristolainen has recorded one goal, five SOG, seven blocks, and seven hits in four appearances this season. With Cam York (upper body) also out, Oliver Bonk has taken on a top-pairing role on defense. Bonk has seen moderate success, notching three assists in the last three games.
Oct 26   
Rasmus Ristolainen  • D  •  Flyers

Rasmus Ristolainen Could Return Saturday

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen (upper body) could be back in action on Saturday against Anaheim, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports. The Finnish blue-liner practiced on Friday after missing nine games. Ristolainen has one goal, four SOG, seven blocks, and four hits in three games this season. With him and Cam York (upper body) out, Oliver Bonk has been thrust into a first-pairing role on defense. Bonk has performed well, notching four assists in the five games, but his fantasy appeal will take a big hit once the Flyers' defense is healthy again.
Oct 24   
Rasmus Ristolainen  • D  •  Flyers

Rasmus Ristolainen to Remain Out Thursday

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen (upper body) will remain out on Thursday against Detroit, Charlie O'Connor of PHLY Sports reports. Ristolainen isn't traveling with the team and will miss a sixth consecutive game. However, O'Connor reported that Ristolainen is close to returning, so he may be an option Saturday night against Ottawa. The Finnish blue-liner was in the lineup for the first three games of the season, registering one goal, four SOG, seven blocks, and four hits. With Cam York (upper body) also out, Oliver Bonk has taken on a big role on the Flyers' defense, though he isn't an appealing fantasy option.
Oct 14   
Rasmus Ristolainen  • D  •  Flyers

Rasmus Ristolainen Won't Play Monday

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen (undisclosed) will miss Monday's contest against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Jackie Spiegel of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. Ristolainen didn't join his teammates for pregame warmups after being considered a game-time decision. He sustained an undisclosed injury on Saturday against Carolina. With Ristolainen out, Simon Benoit will be back in the lineup. After playing in the first two games of the season, Benoit was scratched for Saturday's action. Benoit has no fantasy value and should be ignored by managers. Travis Sanheim, Cam York, and Jamie Drysdale will carry the Flyers' defense.
Oct 5   
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   
Rasmus Ristolainen  • D  •  Flyers

Rasmus Ristolainen Doesn't Finish Wednesday's Loss

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen (lower body) logged only 1:01 of action in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Finnish veteran recently returned from an upper-body injury and was in the lineup for the second time after a six-game absence. Unfortunately, he may now have to miss time again. Ristolainen also sat out the start of the season and has played just 15 times in 2025-26. He has recorded three assists, 24 shots, 25 blocks, and 16 hits with a minus-five rating. If Ristolainen is unavailable on Thursday against the Boston Bruins, Emil Andrae will rejoin the Flyers' backline.
Jan 29   
Rasmus Ristolainen  • D  •  Flyers

Rasmus Ristolainen Returns to Flyers Lineup

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen (upper body) was activated from Injured Reserve and will return to the lineup for Monday's tilt against the New York Islanders. The Finnish veteran has been sidelined for six games due to an upper-body injury. Ristolainen has made 13 appearances this season, registering three assists, 24 shots, 24 blocks, and 16 hits, while averaging 20:59 of ice time. He will join Emil Andrae on the second defensive pairing on Monday, bumping Noah Juulsen out of the lineup. While Ristolainen's return will be a big boost for a Flyers defense that has allowed 38 goals across the last eight games, he has minimal fantasy appeal.
Jan 26   
Rasmus Ristolainen  • D  •  Flyers

Rasmus Ristolainen Makes Season Debut Tuesday

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen (triceps) will be in the lineup for the first time this season on Tuesday night against the Montreal Canadiens. He underwent surgery to repair a ruptured right triceps tendon in March. Ristolainen is projected to skate with Nick Seeler on the third defensive pairing. While Ristolainen was a 40-point scorer with the Buffalo Sabres early in his career, fantasy managers have received modest value from him during his time in Philadelphia. Last season, he registered 19 points (four goals, 15 assists), 100 shots, 94 blocks, and 97 hits in 63 outings while averaging 20:31 of ice time. Given his lengthy injury absence, Ristolainen's workload may be limited on Tuesday night.
Dec 16   
Rasmus Ristolainen  • D  •  Flyers

Rasmus Ristolainen to Miss at Least One More Week

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen (triceps) will be sidelined for at least one more week. On Wednesday, the Finnish blue-liner practiced in a non-contact jersey for the first time since having surgery in late March to repair a ruptured right triceps tendon. Once he is ready to return, Ristolainen will likely slot into a top-four role in the Flyers defense. Last season, he finished the year with 19 points (four goals, 15 assists), 100 shots, 94 blocks, and 97 hits in 62 appearances. Ristolainen may not have much fantasy value, but he will improve the Flyers defense as the team aims to end a five-year postseason drought in 2026.
Dec 4   
Rasmus Ristolainen  • D  •  Flyers

Rasmus Ristolainen To Miss Training Camp

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen will be sidelined for six months after undergoing successful right triceps tendon surgery on March 26. He is expected to make a full recovery; however, Flyers general manager Daniel Briere announced on Thursday that Ristolainen will not be healthy for next season's training camp. Ristolainen has been significantly limited by the triceps injury in recent years, making only 94 appearances. He missed the final 16 games of this campaign. The 30-year-old finished the season with 19 points (four goals, 15 assists), 100 shots, 94 blocks, 97 hits, and a plus-three rating.
Apr 24, 2025   
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Rasmus Ristolainen May Miss Start Of Next Season

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen has undergone triceps surgery and could miss the start of 2025-26. The Finnish rearguard also dealt with the same injury last term, making only 31 appearances. He missed the final 16 games this season, finishing with 19 points (four goals, 15 assists), 94 blocks, and 97 hits in 63 appearances. The 30-year-old surpassed 300 career points in 2024-25, boasting 56 goals and 248 assists through 776 contests. This was the third season of Ristolainen's five-year, $25.5 million contract that he signed with the Flyers in 2022.
Apr 20, 2025   
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Rasmus Ristolainen Not Expected To Return This Season

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen (upper body) will likely remain on the shelf for the rest of the season. "The plan is to not have him back this season," Flyers interim head coach Brad Shaw said. "I'm not 100 percent on what the timeline looks like, but I can't imagine he would be playing in the next couple weeks." Ristolainen will be out of action for a 10th consecutive game on Monday against the Nashville Predators. He has posted 19 points (4 goals, 15 assists), 100 shots, 94 blocks, and 97 hits in 63 games this season.
Mar 31, 2025   
Rasmus Ristolainen  • D  •  Flyers

Rasmus Ristolainen Day-To-Day With Upper-Body Injury

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen (upper body) is viewed as day-to-day. Fantasy managers should keep a close eye on his status leading up to their next contest on Saturday evening against the Hurricanes as he may face an uphill battle to suit up. If he were to miss this contest, fantasy managers should expect Egor Zemula to enter the starting lineup and play alongside rookie Emil Andrae on the bottom pairing. Ristolainen was unable to play during their previous game on Thursday evening as well. Before his injury, the 30-year-old was held off the scoresheet over his last six games. However, during this stretch, he logged 10 hits with seven blocks. Before this offensive slump, Ristolainen tallied six points over his last seven. When he is cleared to return, he will only carry value in deeper formats that reward hits and blocked shots.
Mar 14, 2025   
Rasmus Ristolainen  • D  •  Flyers

Rasmus Ristolainen Unavailable Thursday

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen (undisclosed) will not play in Thursday's contest against the Tampa Bay Lightning. According to Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia, Ristolainen is "banged up", suggesting he isn't dealing with a serious injury. However, the Finnish blue-liner needs to take some time off to heal. Egor Zamula will re-enter the lineup as Ristolainen's replacement. Zamula has gone scoreless in five consecutive appearances, but he has sometimes chipped in offensively. In 47 outings this season, the 24-year-old has recorded three goals and 14 points. With that said, Zamula will only see third-pairing minutes on Thursday, and it's a tough matchup for his crew, so fantasy managers shouldn't expect him to make a significant impact.
Mar 13, 2025   
Rasmus Ristolainen  • D  •  Flyers

Rasmus Ristolainen To Sit Out 4 Nations Face-Off

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen (upper body) will not play in the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off. After sustaining an upper-body injury, Ristolainen has been forced to sit out three games and will not be ready to help Team Finland in the tournament, which begins next week. Across 54 appearances this season, Ristolainen has recorded 15 points (two goals, 13 assists), 74 shots, 85 blocks, and 83 hits. Nikolas Matinpalo of the Ottawa Senators will replace Ristolainen on Finland's roster. Matinpalo has only 22 career NHL appearances under his belt, with no points recorded. The Finland defense will also be without Miro Heiskanen (knee) of the Dallas Stars and Jani Hakanpaa (lower body) of the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Feb 9, 2025   
Rasmus Ristolainen  • D  •  Flyers

Rasmus Ristolainen Labeled As Day-To-Day

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen (upper body) is considered day-to-day by the team. The Finnish blue-liner sustained an upper-body injury during Sunday's 2-0 loss to Colorado. However, he is not expected to be sidelined for an extended period. Philadelphia returns to action on Tuesday night against the Utah Hockey Club. Ristolainen ranks third in both blocks (85) and hits (83) on the Flyers roster and has totaled 15 points (two goals, 13 assists) in 54 games. The team played with seven defensemen on Sunday, so a forward might replace Ristolainen in the lineup against Utah.
Feb 3, 2025   
Rasmus Ristolainen  • D  •  Flyers

Rasmus Ristolainen Undergoes Triceps Surgery

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen has undergone surgery to repair a triceps tendon rupture. The veteran blueliner hasn't appeared in a game since Feb. 10 against the Seattle Kraken and endured a career-worst offensive season in the 2023-24 campaign. In his age-29 season, Ristolainen recorded just one goal and four points across 31 games in an injury-shortened season. He had maxed out with six goals and 45 points across 79 games while with the Buffalo Sabres in the 2016-17 season but his production at the offensive end of the ice has dropped dramatically in recent seasons. The Finn is expected to be ready for the beginning of the 2024-25 campaign.
Apr 18, 2024   
Rasmus Ristolainen  • D  •  Flyers

Rasmus Ristolainen Ready To Return On Saturday

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen (illness) will return to action on Saturday versus Seattle. He will be back in the lineup after missing one game with an illness. Ristolainen has taken the ice just 30 times this season, posting three assists with one goal. He's been a lot more active on the defensive end, tallying 53 hits and 44 blocks. Having finished scoreless in 13 of his past 14 appearances, Ristolainen has been off his game offensively for a while.
Feb 10, 2024   
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Rasmus Ristolainen Not Ready For Thursday

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen (undisclosed) won't be in the lineup for Thursday's season opener versus Columbus. Ristolainen has been practicing with the team, and there was hope that he could be ready for the clash, but the Flyers are forced to open the season without him. Philadelphia heads out next against the Senators on Saturday, giving RIstolainen more time to recover. He has started the season on Injured Reserve but can be activated anytime, with his placement to IR backdated to last week.
Oct 12, 2023   
Rasmus Ristolainen  • D  •  Flyers

Rasmus Ristolainen Could Be Available For Opening Night

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen (undisclosed) has opened the season on Injured Reserve but could still play Thursday versus Columbus. The Finnish blue-liner sat out a preseason contest last week due to an unspecified ailment, but he returned to practice over the weekend and looks to have a decent chance of featuring in the team's season opener. Ristolainen notched 20 points (three goals, 17 assists) in 74 games last season, adding 142 blocks and 162 hits with 86 shots on goal and a minus-four rating.
Oct 11, 2023   
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