Seeler exited Monday's 2-1 loss to the St. Louis Blues in the third period after playing 16:57. Any significance to his injury could be a tough blow for the Flyers as he has been an integral part of their defensive core and has also been a name actively circulating through trade rumours.
Lycksell will be back in the Flyers' lineup on Monday after sitting out Saturday's game against the Senators. Nicolas Deslauriers will sit in his place.
Deslauriers will be the odd-man out on Monday as Olle Lycksell is set to draw into the lineup in his place. Deslauriers is yet to score a goal in 54 games this season.
Ersson had the night off in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Ottawa Senators but will return to the crease on Monday night. In his last outing, Ersson allowed five goals on 21 shots (.762 SV%) in a 5-2 loss to the Washington Capitals and has allowed four or more goals in three of his last six games (2-3-1). The Flyers enter action as -137 home favourites against against a St. Louis Blues club that has scored three or fewer goals in four straight (1-2-1).
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.
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.
Johnson played only 3:31 time-on-ice before exiting Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Florida Panthers with an undisclosed injury. The veteran defender has only three points (3G / 0A) in 50 games this season and he been held off the scoresheet in 16 straight.
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.
Petersen struggled in limited action with the Flyers this season, notably allowing seven goals on 32 shots (.781 SV%) in his last outing, a 7-6 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday, ultimately leading to his placement on waivers. In five appearances with the Flyers, Petersen has an ugly 3.90 GAA, .864 SV%, and 2-2-0 record. The Flyers will continue to rely on Samuel Ersson down the stretch.
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.
Petersen has struggled in limited action with the Flyers this season, notably allowing seven goals on 32 shots (.781 SV%) in his last outing, a 7-6 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday. In five appearances with the Flyers, Petersen has an ugly 3.90 GAA, .864 SV%, and 2-2-0 record. The Flyers will continue to rely on Samuel Ersson down the stretch.
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).
