The Philadelphia Flyers announced that goaltender Dan Vladar (upper body) and forward Christian Dvorak (lower body) will miss Saturday’s game against the New York Rangers due to day-to-day injuries. In their absence, prospect Denver Barkey will make his NHL debut. Vladar, in his first season with the Flyers, has a solid 12-5-3 record and .910 save percentage. Dvorak has been performing well, with 23 points in 33 games this season, compared to 33 points last year. The Flyers currently sit in a competitive spot, second in the Eastern Conference wild-card race.

By the Numbers
  • Dan Vladar: 12-5-3 record, .910 save percentage this season.
  • Christian Dvorak: 23 points in 33 games this season (compared to 33 points in 82 games last year).
State of Play
  • The Flyers are second in the Eastern Conference wild-card race with 40 points.
  • They are just one point behind New Jersey for third in the Metropolitan Division.
What's Next

With Vladar and Dvorak's absence, the Flyers will rely heavily on Samuel Ersson in goal and hope for a successful debut from Barkey. Upcoming games will be crucial for maintaining their wild-card position as they aim for a playoff spot.

Bottom Line

The injuries to Vladar and Dvorak challenge the Flyers’ depth, but the opportunity for Denver Barkey could inject new energy into the team. Maintaining their standing in the wild-card race will be vital as the season progresses.