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Vladar will start vs. Tampa Bay on Monday.

With Samuel Ersson continuing to struggle, Vladar continues to solidify his role as Philadelphia's go-to option between the pipes. The 28-year-old Vladar was solid in his last outing, but did not receive ample goal support, saving 21 of 23 shots (.913 SV%) in a 2-1 overtime loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Vladar has a 2.35 GAA and .910 SV% in 26 games this season (16-6-4). The Flyers enter Monday's contest as +136 home underdogs against a Tampa Bay Lightning team on an impressive eight-game winning streak.

Dan Vladar
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
Jiricek has been reassigned to Iowa (AHL).

Jiricek has split time this season between Iowa (AHL) and Minnesota, and was recalled earlier this week because of a Zach Bogosian (lower body) injury. That said, he has been reassigned to Iowa to correspond with Daemon Hunt being activated from IR. The 22-year-old Jiricek has zero points in 18 games with Minnesota this season.

David Jiricek
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
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