Gilbert will draw into the Flames lineup on Saturday.
Philadelphia Flyers News
Goalie Start
Ersson will start in Washington on Friday.
Ersson will get a second consecutive start for the Flyers after grabbing a win over the Lightning on Tuesday. Ersson stopped 20 of the 22 shots he faced enroute to the 6-2 victory. The 24-year-old netminder now owns a 17-11-4 record on the season to go along with a .901 SV% and a 2.55 GAA. He is in a good spot to stay in the win column on Friday with the Flyers being -150 road favourites over the Capitals.
Richard has been reassigned to the Providence Bruins (AHL).
Jakub Lauko will draw back into the Bruins lineup on Thursday, resulting in Richard being scratched and ultimately sent down to the Providence Bruins (AHL). Richard scored three points (1G / 2A) while playing the last nine games for the Bruins.
Line Change
Richard will be a healthy scratch on Thursday vs. Vegas.
Jakub Lauko will draw back into the Bruins lineup on Thursday, sending Richard to the press box as a healthy scratch. Richard scored three points (1G / 2A) while playing the last nine games for the Bruins.
Drysdale (upper body) has been placed on Injured Reserve and is still considered week-to-week.
Drysdale was crushed by Jansen Harkins in Pittsburgh on Sunday and left the ice favouring his shoulder. The young blueliner did not play on Tuesday, and although it sounds like Drysdale could return this season, he's expected to miss several weeks.
Ristolainen (upper body) is week-to-week and was placed on Injured Reserve Tuesday.
Drysdale (upper body) is week-to-week and will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
Goalie Start
Ersson will start on Tuesday vs. Tampa Bay.
Ersson will return to the Flyers' crease on Thursday vs. Tampa Bay after giving Cal Petersen the start in an ugly 7-6 loss over the weekend. The 24-year-old 2nd-year netminder has done an admirable job holding down the Flyers' starting job after getting the role of starter unexpectedly and has a 16-11-4 record to show for it with a 2.56 GAA and .900 SV%. He will host the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday, who have won their last two games and are seventh in the NHL in goals per game (3.40).
Konecny (upper body) will miss a third-straight game on Tuesday.
Ristolainen (upper body) has been placed on Injured Reserve.
Brink has been recalled from Lehigh Valley (AHL) and will be in the Flyers' lineup on Tuesday.
Drysdale is expected to be sidelined week-to-week with an undisclosed injury.
Drysdale was crushed by Jansen Harkins in Pittsburgh on Sunday and left the ice appearing to reach for his shoulder. It sounds like Drysdale could return this season, but he's expected to miss several weeks. Expect the team to release a detailed timetable in the upcoming days.
Drysdale (upper body) will not return on Sunday after taking a hit from Jansen Harkins.
Line Change
Zamula will be a healthy scratch on Sunday vs. Pittsburgh.
Goalie Start
Vladar will start in Edmonton on Saturday.
Goalie Start
Ersson will start against the Rangers on Saturday.
Foerster (lower-body) is expected to return to the Flyers' lineup on Saturday.
Konecny (undisclosed) is not expected to play against the Rangers on Saturday.
Goalie Start
Vladar was in the starter's crease at the Flames' morning skate on Saturday.
Goalie Start
Ersson will start in Chicago on Wednesday.
The Flyers will go right back to Ersson between the pipes on Wednesday after he took the loss in Saturday's outdoor game against the Devils. Ersson allowed five goals on 39 shots in the Stadium Series affair, as the Flyers eventually fell by a score of 6-3. The 24-year-old netminder has endured an up-an-down season to date, posting an .898 SV% to go along with his 15-10-4 record. He draws an excellent matchup on Wednesday with the Flyers being -250 favourites to pick up the win in Chicago.