Philadelphia Flyers News

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.

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.

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Grebenkin was a regular in Philadelphia's bottom-six last season, but his 2026-27 debut will have to wait a while longer after being placed on Injured Reserve. The 23-year-old forward recorded 14 points (4G / 10A) and 86 hits in 55 games last season. In a corresponding move, Denver Barkey has been activated from IR.

Barkey was injured early in the preseason and has been sidelined since, missing Philadelphia's first three games, but he will make his debut on Monday. The 21-year-old Barkey made his NHL debut last season, scoring 17 points (5G / 12A) in 43 games and is expected to be entrusted with a larger role in 2026-27.

Ristolainen exited Saturday's game due to an undisclosed injury, and his status remains uncertain for Monday's game against the Tampa Bay Lightning. 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).

Vladar had a miserable season-opening performance, allowing seven goals on 38 shots (.816 SV%) in a 7-0 blowout loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins, which led to Joseph Woll starting the Flyers' next two games. Woll played exceptionally in his two outings (2-0-0), but Vladar, coming off a terrific 2025-26 season that led the Flyers to the postseason, will get every chance to succeed early. The 29-year-old Vladar returns to the crease on Monday against the Tampa Bay Lightning, with Philadelphia entering the action as +191 road underdogs.

A night after being pummeled 7-0 in their season opener against the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Flyers will likely change things up between the pipes, turning to newcomer Joseph Woll for his team debut. The 28-year-old Woll spent the first few seasons of his NHL career with the Toronto Maple Leafs, but they parted ways after a disappointing 2025-26 campaign, posting a 3.34 GAA and .898 SV% in 39 outings (15-16-7). The Flyers hope to rebound on Thursday, entering the action as +149 road underdogs against the New Jersey Devils.

A night after being pummeled 7-0 in their season opener against the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Flyers will likely change things up between the pipes, turning to newcomer Joseph Woll for his team debut. The 28-year-old Woll spent the first few seasons of his NHL career with the Toronto Maple Leafs, but they parted ways after a disappointing 2025-26 campaign, posting a 3.34 GAA and .898 SV% in 39 outings (15-16-7). The Flyers hope to rebound on Thursday, entering the action as +149 road underdogs against the New Jersey Devils.

Despite missing most of the preseason with an upper-body injury, Dan Vladar will take the crease for Philadelphia's season opener on Wednesday vs. Pittsburgh. The 29-year-old is entering his seventh NHL season and second in Philadelphia after an impressive breakout campaign in 2025-26, where he posted a 29-14-7 record, 2.42 GAA and .906 SV%. He will host the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday, who finished 2025-26 2nd in the Metropolitan Division with 98 points and a 41-25-16 record.

Vladar suffered an upper-body injury and exited Tuesday's preseason game early, but Flyers Head Coach Rick Tocchet suggested the team "dodged a bullet," as he isn't expected to be out long-term. The 29-year-old is in his second season with the Flyers, after posting an impressive 29-14-7 record, 2.42 GAA and .906 SV% last season. If Vladar misses any time, Joseph Woll is expected to see most of the action in his absence.

Barkey suffered a lower-body injury in Monday's preseason game against the Washington Capitals and is luckily only considered day-to-day. The 21-year-old Barkey made his NHL debut last season, scoring 17 points (5G / 12A) in 43 games and is expected to be entrusted with a larger role in 2026-27.