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Konecny (upper-body) will be a game-time decision vs. Tampa Bay on Saturday.

Konecny only played the first two periods of Thursday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs, exiting the game with an upper-body injury. The 28-year-old Konecny has yet to miss a game this season, and his status for Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Lightning is up in the air. Konecny has 28 points (14G / 24A) in 42 games this season.

Travis Konecny
Drysdale (upper-body) has been placed on IR.

Drysdale exited Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks after only 5:56 time-on-ice due to an upper-body injury. An update on Drysdale's status has not yet been provided, but he will be sidelined for at least one week before he is eligible to be activated from Injured Reserve. The 23-year-old defenseman has 18 points (3G / 15A) in 41 games this season.

Jamie Drysdale
Konecny (upper-body) left Thursday’s game vs. Toronto and did not return.

Konecny only played the first two periods of Thursday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs, exiting the game with an upper-body injury. The 28-year-old Konecny has yet to miss a game this season, and it is unclear what his status is moving forward. Konecny has 28 points (14G / 24A) in 42 games this season.

Travis Konecny
Vladar will start vs. Toronto on Thursday.

The Flyers have made it clear that Vladar is their go-to option between the pipes and will start again on Thursday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 28-year-old Czech goalie has allowed three or fewer goals in nine straight games (6-1-2), posting a solid .916 SV%. He has a 2.37 GAA and .910 SV% through 25 games this season (16-6-3)). The Flyers enter Thursday's contest as -113 home favorites against a Maple Leafs team with points in seven straight games (5-0-2).

Dan Vladar
Drysdale (upper-body) is out vs. Toronto on Thursday.

Drysdale exited Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks after only 5:56 time-on-ice due to an undisclosed injury. An update on Drysdale's status has not yet been provided, but he will not play on Thursday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 23-year-old defenseman has 18 points (3G / 15A) in 41 games this season.

Jamie Drysdale
Brink (upper-body) is out vs. Toronto on Thursday.

Brink only played one shift in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks, exiting the contest early in the first period because of an upper-body injury. A concrete update on Brink's status has not been revealed yet, but he will not play on Thursday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 24-year-old forward has 20 points (11G / 9A) in 41 games this season.

Bobby Brink
Michkov (lower-body) will return vs. Toronto on Thursday.

Michkov did not play in the Flyers win over the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday, but he will return to the lineup on Thursday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. After a 63 point rookie season, Michkov has faced some adversity in his sophomore season, with only 23 points (9G / 14A) in 40 games. That said, he has played better lately, with seven points (1G / 6A) in his last 10 games.

Matvei Michkov
Vladar is in the starter's crease at Philadelphia's morning skate.

The Flyers have made it clear that Vladar is their go-to option between the pipes and will likely start again on Thursday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 28-year-old Czech goalie has allowed three or fewer goals in nine straight games (6-1-2), posting a solid .916 SV%. He has a 2.37 GAA and .910 SV% through 25 games this season (16-6-3)). The Flyers enter Thursday's contest as -113 home favorites against a Maple Leafs team with points in seven straight games (5-0-2).

Dan Vladar
Michkov (lower-body) is expected to return vs. Toronto on Thursday unless he has another flair up.

Michkov did not play in the Flyers win over the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday, but he will likely return to the lineup tomorrow against the Toronto Maple Leafs. After a 63 point rookie season, Michkov has faced some adversity in his sophomore season, with only 23 points (9G / 14A) in 40 games. That said, he has played better lately, with seven points (1G / 6A) in his last 10 games.

Matvei Michkov
Drsydale left Tuesday’s game vs. Anaheim and did not return.

Drysdale exited Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks after only 5:56 time-on-ice due to an undisclosed injury. An update on Drysdale's status has not yet been provided and it is unclear if he will be ready to play when Philadelphia returns to action tomorrow against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 23-year-old defenseman has 18 points (3G / 15A) in 41 games this season.

Jamie Drysdale
Michkov (lower-body) will not play against the Ducks on Tuesday.

Michkov did not practice on Monday due to a lower-body injury and will be sidelined on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks. After a 63 point rookie season, Michkov has faced some adversity in his sophomore season, with only 23 points (9G / 14A) in 40 games. That said, he has played better lately, with seven points (1G / 6A) in his last 10 games.

Matvei Michkov
Michkov (lower-body) is a game-time decision vs. Anaheim on Tuesday.

Michkov did not practice on Monday due to a lower-body injury and it's unclear what his status will be on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks. After a 63 point rookie season, Michkov has faced some adversity in his sophomore season, with only 23 points (9G / 14A) in 40 games. That said, he has played better lately, with seven points (1G / 6A) in his last 10 games.

Matvei Michkov
Vladar will start vs. Anaheim on Tuesday.

After recording a disappointing sub-.900 SV% in each of his previous three seasons, Vladar's impressive 2025-26 season continued in his previous outing, with a solid 22-save performance (.917 SV%) in a 5-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers. The 28-year-old Czech goalie has a stellar 2.39 GAA and .910 SV% in 24 games this season (15-6-3). The Flyers enter the action on Tuesday as -142 home favorites against a plummeting Ducks team that lost 7-4 to the Washington Capitals last night, extending their losing streak to six games (0-5-1).

Dan Vladar
The Flyers signed Dvorak to a five-year contract extension on Monday worth $5.15M AAV.

The extension marks a major pay day for Dvorak, who signed with the Flyers on a one-year deal this off-season. Long thought of as a defensive specialist, the two-way centre is on pace to fly past his previous career high in points of 38, racking up nine goals and 16 assists in 39 games this season. The five-year deal ties down the 29-year-old Dvorak through the 2030-31 season.

Christian Dvorak
Michkov (lower-body) missed practice on Monday.

Michkov did not practice on Monday due to a lower-body injury and it's unclear what his status will be on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks. After a 63 point rookie season, Michkov has faced some adversity in his sophomore season, with only 23 points (9G / 14A) in 40 games. That said, he has played better lately, with seven points (1G / 6A) in his last 10 games.

Matvei Michkov