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York (upper-body) has been activated from IR and will return vs. Columbus.

York has not played in nearly three weeks due to an upper-body injury, but he will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 25-year-old defenseman is averaging 21:49 time-on-ice and has a -6 plus/minus in five games this season.

Cam York
Vladar will start vs. Columbus on Tuesday.

After allowing 15 goals on 105 shots (.857 SV%) in his first three games (0-3-0), Vladar has rebounded in recent games and hopes to continue the upward trend on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 29-year-old Czech goalie has allowed two or fewer goals in three straight games (2-0-1), saving 81 of 85 combined shots (.953 SV%). The Flyers enter Tuesday's game as slight +109 home underdogs against a Blue Jackets team coming off a 2-1 win over the Vegas Golden Knights.

Dan Vladar
Ristolainen (upper-body) is expected to be out for approximately two weeks.

Ristolainen returned from a three-week absence in Philadelphia's previous game, but lasted only 14:34 time-on-ice and will return to the sidelines for roughly two weeks with an upper-body injury. It is unclear if his injury is related to the one that previously kept him out of the lineup. The 31-year-old Finnish defenseman missed significant time last season with a ruptured right triceps tendon and played just 44 games, averaging 21:23 time on ice and scoring 14 points (1G / 13A).

Rasmus Ristolainen
Ristolainen (upper-body) has a chance to return vs. Anaheim on Saturday.

Ristolainen has not played in nearly three weeks due to an upper-body injury, but he could return on Saturday against the Anaheim Ducks. The 31-year-old Finnish defenseman missed significant time last season with a ruptured right triceps tendon and played just 44 games, averaging 21:23 time on ice and scoring 14 points (1G / 13A).

Rasmus Ristolainen
Vladar will start in Buffalo on Wednesday.

After a dreadful 0-6-3 start to the season, the Flyers are riding a two-game winning streak and will try to keep the vibes positive on Wednesday with Vladar between the pipes. Vladar has battled adversity this season, posting an ugly 3.58 GAA and .889 SV% in five games (1-3-1), but he's played better recently. The 29-year-old Czech goalie has a 1.44 GA and .947 SV% in his last two games (1-0-1). The Flyers enter Wednesday's contest as +164 road underdogs against a 4-3-2.

Dan Vladar
Vladar is in the starter's crease at Philadelphia's morning skate.

After a dreadful 0-6-3 start to the season, the Flyers are riding a two-game winning streak and will try to keep the vibes positive on Wednesday with Vladar between the pipes. Vladar has battled adversity this season, posting an ugly 3.58 GAA and .889 SV% in five games (1-3-1), but he's played better recently. The 29-year-old Czech goalie has a 1.44 GA and .947 SV% in his last two games (1-0-1). The Flyers enter Wednesday's contest as +164 road underdogs against a 4-3-2 Buffalo Sabres team.

Dan Vladar
Tippett (upper-body) has been placed on IR.

Tippett missed Philadelphia's previous game with an upper-body injury and will remain sidelined for at least two more games before he is eligible to be activated from Injured Reserve. The 27-year-old Tippett has just two points (1G / 1A) in nine games. Despite his slow start, the Flyers rely on Tippett for offence and can ill-afford to be without him.

Owen Tippett
Tippett (upper-body) is expected to be out vs. Colorado on Monday.

Tippett missed Philadelphia's previous game with an upper-body injury and will remain sidelined on Monday. The 27-year-old Tippett has just two points (1G / 1A) in nine games. Despite his slow start, the Flyers rely on Tippett for offence and can ill-afford to be without him after a sluggish start.

Owen Tippett