Rinaldo suffered and upper-body injury in Wednesday's win over the Penguins and did not return. There is no word on the severity of the injury, but his absence at practice on Friday puts his availability for Satruday's game in serious doubt. Blair Jones will re-enter the lineup with Rinaldo out.
Rinaldo, 24, had four points (2G / 2A) with 153 penalty minutes in 67 games with the Flyers last season. Certainly not known for his offence, Rinaldo can collect PIMS with the best of them.
The Flyers have four games left in the regular season, so Rinaldo will sit out for the rest of the season. Expect Steve Downie (concussion) to return Tuesday.
At 4:29 of the third period, Rinaldo was assessed a match penalty for hitting Ruhwedel near the blue line in the Philadelphia defensive zone. Ruhwedel left the game and did not return. The following grounds are being considered for supplemental discipline: illegal check to the head. However, the Department of Player Safety retains the right to make adjustments to the infraction upon review.
Rinaldo could be in the lineup tonight after missing the last 11 games with a high-ankle sprain. He is only fantasy relevant in leagues with penalty minutes, he sits at 101 PIMs in 44 games this year.
Rinaldo has missed the last 10 games with a high-ankle sprain, but is really close to returning. Getting rid of the non-contact jersey suggests that he could play tonight, but there is no real need for him to be in the lineup against the Red Wings.
Rinaldo is expected to miss a month and a half with the ankle injury that he suffered on Wednesday. The McGinn has been recalled to take his spot on the roster. Expect Rinaldo back after the Olympic break.
Rinaldo took a huge hit from Maple Leafs’ Jamie Devane. The injury does not seem too severe since he is listed as day-to-day.
Rinaldo is more known for his fighting and does not have fantasy relevance.
Rinaldo will be out for 1-2 weeks. He is not fantasy relevant.
Rinaldo comes in for the suspended Giroux. Will play on 4th line unsurprisingly.
Rinaldo moves back down to the fourth line with everyone healthy. He scored two goals and nine points with 232 PIM in 66 games.
Rinaldo will not play in the next two games with the Flyers. The pugilist has 156 PIM through 43 games.
Look for Rinaldo to start tonight's game on the third line. The pugilist has a very useful 124 PIM through 36 games.
Look for Rinaldo to play on the fourth line tonight. The pugilist has a very useful 124 PIM through 36 games.
Rinaldo returning from IR explains the demotion of Ben Holmstrom. The pugilist has a very useful 124 PIM through 36 games.
Rinaldo remains in the press box for tonight's game. He has a useful 124 PIM through 36 games.
Rinaldo continues to battle an upper-body injury and won't play until after the break. He has 124 PIM through 36 games.
Rinaldo is unlikely to play tonight and will be replaced by Tom Sestito in the lineup. He has 124 PIM through 36 games.
Rinaldo is unlikely to play tonight and will be replaced by Tom Sestito in the lineup. He has 124 PIM through 36 games.
