Philadelphia Flyers News

Joseph Woll has outplayed Vladar early in the 2026-27 season, but the team's struggles extend well beyond goaltending, as they have been outscored 28-8 over seven games this season (0-5-2). The 29-year-old Vladar will return to the crease on Tuesday, looking to improve on an abysmal 5.08 GAA and .857 SV% in three games (0-3-0). He allowed five goals on 32 shots (.844 SV%) in his previous outing, a 5-1 loss to the Boston Bruins. The Flyers enter Tuesday's contest as -113 home favourites against a Seattle Kraken team that has outscored opponents 26-17 through six games (4-2-0).

With the newly acquired Michael Bunting making his Flyers' debut on Thursday, Grundstrom will be the odd man out of the lineup as a healthy scratch. The 28-year-old Grundstrom is averaging 11:07 time-on-ice, recording zero points and 13 hits in four games.

The Dallas Stars acquired Michael Bunting at last season's trade deadline, but he couldn't stay in the lineup and was often a healthy scratch in the postseason. He has since struggled to find a new NHL home, but he has agreed to a one-year deal with the Philadelphia Flyers. Bunting scored 33 points (14G / 19A) in 74 games between the Stars and the Pittsburgh Penguins. He will make his Flyers' debut on Thursday, replacing Carl Grundstrom.

Joseph Woll has clearly outplayed Dan Vladar as the 2026-27 season begins and could earn more playing time if he keeps impressing. The 28-year-old Woll has saved 78 of 84 shots (.929 SV%) in two games this season, going 0-0-2 for a Flyers team that has been offensively miserable, scoring only five combined goals in four games (0-2-2). The Flyers enter Thursday's contest as +155 road underdogs against a 2-1-0 Ottawa Senators team.

Joseph Woll has clearly outplayed Dan Vladar as the 2026-27 season begins and could earn more playing time if he keeps impressing. The 28-year-old Woll has saved 78 of 84 shots (.929 SV%) in two games this season, going 0-0-2 for a Flyers team that has been offensively miserable, scoring only five combined goals in four games (0-2-2). The Flyers enter Thursday's contest as +155 road underdogs against a 2-1-0 Ottawa Senators team.

To make room for the recently signed Michael Bunting, the Flyers have sent Bump down to Lehigh Valley (AHL). The 22-year-old Bump made his NHL debut last season, scoring nine points (5G / 4A) in 17 games with the Flyers.