Andrae was limited to only 9:39 time-on-ice in Game One due to an upper-body injury and was subsequently sidelined for Game Two. That said, the 24-year-old Swedish defenseman was at Philadelphia’s morning skate on Wednesday, and could be an option in the evening for Game Three. In 61 games this season, Andrae averaged 15:20 time-on-ice and scored 13 points (2G / 11A).
Vladar was outstanding in Game Two on Monday, saving all 27 shots he faced for his first-career postseason shutout in a dominant 3-0 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 28-year-old Czech goalie ended the regular season by saving 51 of the last 54 shots he faced (.944 SV%), and has carried that momentum into his first postseason as a starting goalie, saving 43 of 45 shots (.956 SV%). The Flyers can take a commanding 3-0 series lead on Wednesday, entering Game Three as slight -112 home favourites.
After serving as a healthy scratch in Game 1, Juulsen will suit up for a post-season game for just the third time in his career on Monday. Juulsen previously appeared in two playoff games with the Canucks in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. He played in 52 games for the Flyers this season, tallying one goal and nine assists. Emil Andrae (undisclosed) will sit in his place.
Andrae missed practice on Sunday with an undisclosed injury but was not confirmed to be out for Game 2 prior to warmups. The 24-year-old Andrae saw just 9:39 of ice-time in Game 1, registering one hit and one shot on goal. Noah Juulsen will draw into the lineup in his place.
The Flyers will of course stick with Vladar between the pipes as they aim to take a commanding 2-0 series lead on Monday. Vladar will be hoping for another night of light work in Game 2, after the Flyers limited the Penguins to just 17 shots on goal enroute to a 3-2 victory in the series opener. Just as they were in Game 1, Vladar and the Flyers are slight underdogs on the money line for Game 2, entering action at +125.
With Lehigh Valley out of the playoff picture in the AHL, Kolosov is expected to serve as the Flyers' third goalie throughout the playoffs. Kolosov is 15-21-2 with a 2.98 GAA and .895 SV% in the AHL this season.
Kolosov is one of six players heading back to the AHL on Wedneday after the Flyers' regular season wrapped up on Tuesday night. Kolosov served as Samuel Ersson's backup last night to give Dan Vladar a night off.
McDonald is one of six players heading back to the AHL on Wedneday after the Flyers' regular season wrapped up on Tuesday night. McDonald had an assist, four PIMS and a plus-3 in his NHL debut last night, and now he returns to the Phantoms, where he has just six assists in 62 games this year.
Jiricek is one of six players heading back to the AHL on Wedneday after the Flyers' regular season wrapped up on Tuesday night. Jiricek made his Flyers debut last night, but returns to the Phantoms, where he has 13 points (2G / 11A) in 13 games since being acquired from the Wild.
Bonk is one of six players heading back to the AHL on Wedneday after the Flyers' regular season wrapped up on Tuesday night. Bonk had an impressive NHL debut last night, recording a goal and an assist in 16:28 TOI. He returns to the AHL where he has 19 points (6G / 13A) in 44 games.
Richard is one of six players heading back to the AHL on Wedneday after the Flyers' regular season wrapped up on Tuesday night. Richard made his season debut last night but failed to record a point. He has 44 points (18G / 26A) in 63 AHL games this season.
Gaucher is one of six players heading back to the AHL on Wedneday after the Flyers' regular season wrapped up on Tuesday night. Gaucher spent most of the year in the AHL, appearing in just four games with the Flyers and failing to record point.
With Philadelphia sitting nine regular skaters vs. Montreal on Tuesday, Hunter McDonald will make his NHL debut. The 23-year-old defensemen was Philadelphia's 2022 sixth round pick (165th overall) and had six points and 88 PIMs in 62 games with Lehigh Valley (AHL) this season.
Jiricek was acquired by the Flyers at the trade deadline and will make his Philadelphia debut on Tuesday vs. Montreal. The 22-year-old former sixth overall pick will now appear for his third NHL organization since being drafted by Columbus in 2022. He has appeared in 25 games this season (all with MIN) but has failed to pick up a point while collecting 14 PIMs and averaging 11:43 TOI.
It took game 82 of the regular season, but Oliver Bonk will make his much anticipated debut on Tuesday vs. Montreal. The 21-year-old was Philadelphia's 2023 1st round pick (22nd overall) and had six goals and 19 points in 44 games with Lehigh Valley (AHL) in his first season of professional hockey. Bonk is the son of former NHLer Radek Bonk.
Juulsen has been out since April 3rd but will draw back into the Flyers lineup on Tuesday vs. Montreal with the team sitting nine regular players due to rest. Juulsen made his Flyers debut this season and has appeared in 51 games, picking up a goal, 10 points and a +2 plus/minus.
With Philadelphia sitting nine regular players due to rest on Tuesday vs. Montreal, Anthony Richard will make his season debut. The 29-year-old appeared in 15 games with the Flyers last season but has spent the entire year with Lehigh Valley (AHL), where he had 18 goals and 44 points in 63 games played.
Gaucher last appeared in Philadelphia's lineup on November 4th but will draw back in for Game 82 vs. Montreal and his fourth appearance of the season. The 25-year-old has yet to pick up his first career point despite appearing in seven games across the last two seasons.
With Philadelphia sitting nine regular players due to rest on Tuesday vs. Montreal, Anthony Richard will re-enter Philadelphia's lineup. The 28-year-old Swedish forward has not played in over a week. He has 13 points (9G / 4A) in 46 games this season.
