Grundstrom will take a seat on Thursday along with Lane Pederson as the Flyers opt to get some fresh legs into their lineup for the tail-end of their back-to-back. Garnet Hathaway and Nicolas Deslauriers will draw in.
Despite a 5-3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets, Konecny had a terrific performance on Wednesday, scoring all three goals, but suffered a lower-body injury late in the game. The 28-year-old forward has 48 points (20G / 28A) in 51 games this season.
Philp is an undrafted 27-year-old who made his NHL debut last season after some success at the AHL level. He scored three points (2G / 1A) in 15 games with the Oilers this season before being placed on waivers and ultimately claimed by the Carolina Hurricanes. He has zero point in two games with Carolina and has not played since suffering a concussion on January 6th.
Despite a 5-3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets, Konecny had a terrific performance on Wednesday, scoring all three goals, but suffered a lower-body injury late in the game. The 28-year-old forward has 48 points (20G / 28A) in 51 games this season.
Ristolainen has had trouble staying in the lineup this season, battling a myriad of injuries, most recently a lower-body injury that had him exit Wednesday's game against the Columbus Blue Jackets in the first period. The 31-year-old Finnish defenseman has three assists in 15 games this season.
Aston-Reese started the season with Cleveland (AHL), but injuries afforded him the opportunity to play with the Blue Jackets. The 31-year-old bottom-six forward scored five points (1G / 4A) with Columbus before being placed on waivers and ultimately returning to the AHL.
With Dan Vladar (lower body) activated from Injured Reserve, Kolosov will return to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms (AHL). The 24-year-old Kolosov has spent most of the season in the AHL and struggled in limited NHL action, posting a 4.00 GAA and .830 SV% in four appearances with the Flyers (0-2-0).
Vladar has not played since suffering a lower-body injury two weeks ago and will return to the crease on Wednesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Before his injury, the 28-year-old Czech goalie was arguably Philadelphia's most valuable player, posting a 2.23 GAA and .909 SV% in his previous 11 games (6-2-3). The Flyers went 2-4-1 without Vladar and enter Wednesday's contest as slight +106 road underdogs against a Blue Jackets team that has won six of their last seven games (6-1-0).
Philp is an undrafted 27-year-old who made his NHL debut last season after some success at the AHL level. He scored three points (2G / 1A) in 15 games with the Oilers this season before being placed on waivers and ultimately claimed by the Carolina Hurricanes. He has zero point in two games with Carolina and has not played since suffering a concussion on January 6th.
Woll has helped an inconsistent Maple Leafs team battle back into the race for a playoff spot, but he has faced some adversity lately. The 27-year-old American goalie has lost four straight games (0-2-2), posting a concerning 4.12 GAA and .885 SV%, following up a near-perfect eight-game streak (7-0-1) where he had a 2.54 GAA and .914 SV%. The Maple Leafs enter Tuesday's action as +101 home underdogs against a Buffalo Sabres team that has the best record in the NHL since early December (18-3-1).
Ristolainen has only played 13 games this season and has been out of the lineup for the past two weeks, but should return on Monday against the New York Islanders. The 31-year-old Finnish defenseman is averaging 20:59 time-on-ice, recording three assists, 16 hits, and 24 blocks this season.
McDonald was reassigned in order to create room on the active roster for the return of Rasmus Ristolainen (upper-body). McDonald was recalled from Lehigh Valley back on January 18th but did not appear in an NHL game.
Garnet Hathaway will be a healthy scratch on Monday, allowing Grebenkin to re-enter the lineup against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 22-year-old Grebenkin is averaging 11:13 time-on-ice and has 10 points (3G / 7A) in 36 games this season.
Ristolainen has only played 13 games this season and has been out of the lineup for the past two weeks, but could return on Monday against the New York Islanders. The 31-year-old Finnish defenseman is averaging 20:59 time-on-ice, recording three assists, 16 hits, and 24 blocks this season.
Vladar had a chance to return on Friday vs. Colorado but will instead push his expected return to Monday when Philadelphia takes on the Islanders. The 28-year-old has missed Philadelphia's last four games and will make a welcome return to their crease with his 16-7-4 record, 2.46 GAA and .905 SV%.
Jiricek will slot right back into the lineup after sitting out Tuesday's game in Montreal. David Spacek will sit in his place.
After playing two consecutive games for the Blue Jackets, Aston-Reese will exit the lineup as a healthy scratch. The 31-year-old Aston-Reese has five points (1G / 4A) in 26 games this season.
