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Dvorak is battling an undisclosed injury, but will remain in the lineup for Game Three against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 30-year-old forward is averaging 18:43 time-on-ice, recording 16 hits and three assists through eight games this postseason.

Vladar was tremendous in Game Two against the Carolina Hurricanes, saving 39 of 42 shots (.929 SV%), but eventually allowed the game-deciding goal late in the first overtime period in a 3-2 loss. The 28-year-old Czech goalie has piggybacked off of a stellar 2025-26 season by posting an impressive 1.89 GAA and .928 SV% in eight games this postseason (4-4). That said, the Flyers will need Vladar at his best on Thursday, desperate to narrow their series deficit to 2-1, entering Game Three as +148 home underdogs.

The Flyers, trailing their series to the Carolina Hurricanes 2-0, are desperate for a win in Game Three, but will unfortunately be without Tippett for a third consecutive contest. The 27-year-old Tippett remains day-to-day, with his next chance to return being in Game Four on Saturday.

Vladar was tremendous in Game Two against the Carolina Hurricanes, saving 39 of 42 shots (.929 SV%), but eventually allowed the game-deciding goal late in the first overtime period in a 3-2 loss. The 28-year-old Czech goalie has piggybacked off of a stellar 2025-26 season by posting an impressive 1.89 GAA and .928 SV% in eight games this postseason (4-4). That said, the Flyers will need Vladar at his best on Thursday, desperate to narrow their series deficit to 2-1, entering Game Three as +148 home underdogs.

Dvorak is battling an undisclosed injury, but should remain in the lineup for Game Three against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 30-year-old forward is averaging 18:43 time-on-ice, recording 16 hits and three assists through eight games this postseason.

Cates played 20:53 time-on-ice, sixth amongst all Flyers' forwards, in their crushing Game Two 3-2 overtime loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, but is battling a lower-body injury and is expected to miss the rest of the second round. The 27-year-old Cates, in his first NHL playoff experience, has four points (1G/3A) through eight games.

Dvorak is battling an undisclosed injury, making his status uncertain for Game Three against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 30-year-old forward is averaging 18:43 time-on-ice, recording 16 hits and three assists through eight games this postseason.

Luchanko was drafted 13th overall by the Flyers in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. The 19-year-old forward played four games with the Flyers this season, but spent most of the 2025-26 campaign in the OHL, where he scored 26 points (5G / 21A) in 27 games this season.

Cates played 20:53 time-on-ice, sixth amongst all Flyers' forwards, in their crushing Game Two 3-2 overtime loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, but is battling a lower-body injury and could be at risk of missing Game Three. The 27-year-old Cates, in his first NHL playoff experience, has four points (1G/3A) through eight games.

Hathaway will take a seat on Monday as the Flyers opt to shuffle their lineup after suffering a 3-0 defeat in Game 1. Carl Grundstrom will dress in his place.

Andrae will dress on Monday as the Flyers opt to shuffle their lineup after suffering a 3-0 defeat in Game 1. Noah Juulsen will sit in his place.

Juulsen will take a seat on Monday as the Flyers opt to shuffle their lineup after suffering a 3-0 defeat in Game 1. Emil Andrae will dress in his place.

Vladar was tremendous in the Flyers' opening round matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins, including a 42-save shutout in Game Six in a series-clinching 1-0 win. That said, the 28-year-old Czech goal was unspectacular in Game One against the Carolina Hurricanes, allowing three goals on 23 shots (.870 SV%) in a 3-0 loss, largely a byproduct of a poor team performance by the Flyers. Philadelphia enters Game Two as a significant +226 road underdog.

Tippett will miss a second consecutive game, but is considered day-to-day, and could return as soon as Game Three. Tippett produced two points (1G / 1A) in six games in Round One.