Flyers fans, brace yourselves: Dan Vladar, the team's star goaltender, is sidelined due to an undisclosed injury. This news comes after he exited Wednesday night's game against the Sabres.
According to sources, Vladar won't be playing in Saturday afternoon's match against the Rangers. However, there's a glimmer of hope – he's currently listed as day-to-day. This is a sigh of relief for the Flyers, as Vladar has been a cornerstone of their success this season.
Vladar, a free-agent signing, has been a standout performer with a 2.46 goals-against average and a .905 save percentage across 28 games. He's already achieved a career-high 16 wins. His absence is definitely a blow to the team.
Vladar's injury occurred during the first period of Wednesday's game, which the Flyers ultimately lost 5-2. The team is currently on a five-game losing streak and is looking to turn things around on Saturday as they face New York. They've been outscored 25-9 during this rough patch.
But here's where it gets interesting: With Vladar out, the question now is who will step up in net? Will it be Samuel Ersson or Aleksei Kolosov? Ersson started on Thursday night, with Kolosov taking over early in the second period against the Penguins, where the Flyers lost 6-3.
Head coach Rick Tocchet will provide more details during his pregame media availability at 10:30 a.m. ET. We'll know then who will be between the pipes for the Flyers.
Controversy & Comment Hooks: What do you think this means for the Flyers' chances in their upcoming games? Do you think Ersson or Kolosov is ready to take on the pressure? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
