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Lightning roll past the winless Flyers 4-1 as Vasilevskiy ties Andy Moog on career wins list

The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1 as Pontus Holmberg and Ilya Mikheyev each had a goal and an assist

11 MINS AGO • Associated Press

In goal Monday Vladar will get the starting nod on the road against the Lightning on Monday.

Impact Vladar has watched from the bench for the Flyers' last two contests after having given up seven goals on 38 shots (.816 save percentage) in the season opener against the Penguins. While he should remain the No. 1 option in Philly, Vladar likely can't afford to struggle again Monday, as Joseph Woll is primed to challenge for more opportunities.

11 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Surrenders seven goals in opener Vladar allowed seven goals on 38 shots on net in Wednesday's Opening Night loss to the Penguins.

Impact While Vladar struggled against the high volume of shot attempts that Pittsburgh generated, the 29-year-old backstop was dealing with an upper-body injury during his ramp-up to Opening Night. Regardless, his performance Wednesday was in stark contrast to what he accomplished in 2025-26, where he posted a 29-14-7 record, a 2.42 GAA and a .906 save percentage across 52 regular-season appearances. Between last year's numbers all being career highs and the Flyers bringing in Joseph Woll to take on some of the workload between the pipes, Vladar could be due for slight regression in 2026-27. However, his expected share of opportunities keeps him as a low-end No. 2 goalie option in fantasy for the time being.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Guarding home goal Vladar is expected to start at home against Pittsburgh on Thursday, per Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia.

Impact Vladar is getting the assignment in the Flyers' season opener after posting a 29-14-7 record, 2.42 GAA and .906 save percentage in 52 regular-season appearances in 2025-26. He was very effective against the Penguins in the first round of the 2026 playoffs, going 4-2 with a 1.61 GAA and a .937 save percentage in six outings, so he'll naturally be looking to extend that success. Pittsburgh is still a strong adversary, though the Penguins will be missing one of their top forwards in Bryan Rust, who is on injured reserve due to an upper-body injury.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

9/29 Practice: Vladar | Philadelphia Flyers Dan Vladar speaks to media after Flyers practice.

6 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

Cleared for Opening Night Vladar (upper body) has been cleared to play in Wednesday's Opening Night contest against the Penguins, per Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia.

Impact Vladar has been trending towards being available for the Flyers' season opener, and he confirmed that he'll be available for Wednesday's playoff rematch with the Penguins. The 29-year-old backstop had a breakout season in 2025-26, where he posted a 29-14-7 record, a 2.42 GAA and a .906 save percentage across 52 regular-season outings. It remains to be seen whether Vladar or Joseph Woll will get the start Wednesday. However, Vladar dominated against Pittsburgh in the postseason, compiling a 4-2-0 record, a 1.61 GAA and a .937 save percentage, so he could be in for a successful fantasy outing if the Flyers elect to roll with him over Woll.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

On track to be ready for season opener Vladar (upper body) was a full participant in Sunday's practice and is on track to be ready for the Flyers' season opener against the Penguins on Wednesday, Jackie Spiegel of The P...

Impact Regarding Vladar's status, head coach Rick Tocchet said "I wouldn't say he's 100 percent, but he's very hopeful. Pretty spirited practice, and he made it through; he seemed like he looked good to me. So we'll see." General manager Danny Briere also said Saturday that Vladar should be ready for Wednesday's regular-season opener. Furthermore, the Flyers loaned netminder Aleksei Kolosov to AHL Lehigh Valley on Sunday, which is another indication that the Flyers aren't overly concerned with Vladar's availability for Wednesday. For now, though, Vladar should still be considered day-to-day until there is official word that he is good to go.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 24 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

Listed as day-to-day Vladar is day-to-day because of an upper-body injury, Jackie Spiegel of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports Wednesday.

Impact Vladar left Tuesday's preseason game due to the injury. While that's obviously less than ideal, his status isn't nearly as bleak as it could have been. "I think we dodged a bullet," head coach Rick Tocchet said. Vladar is set to be the Flyers' No. 1 goaltender this campaign, while Joseph Woll is penciled in to serve as his understudy.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves game early Vladar (upper body) won't return to Tuesday's preseason game versus the Bruins.

Impact Vladar appeared to injure his arm or shoulder on the Bruins' first goal of the game. The 29-year-old's status will be up in the air until the Flyers provide an additional update. Vladar is the presumptive starter in goal for Philadelphia this year, but if he misses time, Joseph Woll would see a larger share of playing time.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Patrolling road crease Tuesday Vladar will start Tuesday's preseason contest against the Bruins, per Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia.

Impact Head coach Rick Tocchet stated that Vladar will play in the first two periods of Tuesday's clash before Aleksei Kolosov tends the road crease in the third. Vladar is coming off a career year in 2025-26, where he exploded for a 29-14-7 record, a 2.42 GAA and a .906 save percentage across 52 regular-season outings. He has provided stability to Philadelphia's crease, and the team invested in a quality backup option in Joseph Woll to fill the gaps when Vladar needs rest. The 29-year-old netminder might have peaked late, but he remains a solid fantasy option in all formats headed into the 2026-27 campaign.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 17 • NHL.COM

Re-signs with club Vladar inked a five-year, $27.5 million contract with Philadelphia on Wednesday, per agent Dan Milstein.

Impact Vladar logged 59 regular-season games for the Flyers last year, posting a 2-14-7 record and a career-best 2.42 GAA. The 28-year-old backstop appears to finally be the solution to Philly's problem between the pipes, though that's been said in the past of netminders coming off a good first year with the team. Still, he should be the clear No. 1 option heading into 2026-27 and could see upward of 60 games.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Flyers acquire goalie Joseph Woll and defenseman Simon Benoit in a trade with the Maple Leafs

The Philadelphia Flyers have acquired goaltender Joseph Woll and defenseman Simon Benoit in a trade with the Toronto Maple Leafs

JUNE 16 • Associated Press

Dan Vladar closing in on 5 year deal with Flyers. Insider leaks details of Dan Vladar's next deal with the Flyers.

JUNE 15 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

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MAY 12 • NHL.COM

Ends season in impressive fashion Vladar made 37 saves Saturday in a 3-2 overtime loss to Carolina in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Second Round.

Impact Vladar was the game's third star -- he was absolutely pelted with pucks. Yes, the Canes swept the Flyers in four, but not because of Vladar -- his mates managed only five goals in those four games. 2025-26 was the season of Vladar. The beleaguered former member of the Flames went 29-14-7 with a 2.42 GAA and .906 save percentage in 51 starts this past season, and a 4-6 playoff record with an amazing 2.18 GAA and .922 save percentage. Vladar has been a solid fit to backstop head coach Rick Tocchet's aggressive style. He's going to be a target on draft day next year.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

5/9 PHI vs. CAR Postgame: Dan Vladar | Philadelphia Flyers Flyers goaltender Dan Vladar meets with the media following a 3-2 loss to Carolina.

MAY 10 • NHL.COM

5/9 PHI vs. CAR Postgame: Dan Vladar

MAY 10 • YOUTUBE

Blake's overtime goal lifts the Hurricanes 3-2 over the Flyers for their second playoff series sweep

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MAY 10 • Associated Press

Expected to start Saturday Vladar is slated to start at home against Carolina for Game 4 on Saturday, per Ryan Henkel of The Hockey News.

Impact Vladar is 4-5 with a 2.11 GAA and a .921 save percentage in nine playoff outings this year. While those overall postseason numbers look good, he's been less effective against Carolina in the second round, going 0-3 while allowing 10 goals on 96 shots (.896 save percentage). The Flyers need a win Saturday to avoid elimination. Carolina is 7-0 and has averaged 3.00 goals per game in the 2026 postseason.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

How to live stream Hurricanes vs Flyers: NHL Playoffs, TV channel The Carolina Hurricanes will try to finish off a dominant second-round sweep Saturday night when they face the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 4...

MAY 9 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Series slipping away quickly Vladar stopped 26 of 30 shots in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Hurricanes in Game 3.

Impact Vladar has lost all three games in the second round, giving up 10 goals on 95 shots in those defeats. The netminder is still 4-5 for the postseason, but this was the first time he's allowed more than three goals in a playoff game this year, so he's not trending in the right direction. It's looking likely that the Flyers are simply not on the same level as the Hurricanes. Vladar is likely to get the chance to save the season in Saturday's Game 4.

MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Set to start Game 3 Vladar is expected to patrol the crease at home for Game 3 versus the Hurricanes on Thursday, Jackie Spiegel of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Vladar has given up three goals in four of his last five outings, all losses, while recording a 42-save shutout in the fifth. While the 28-year-old backstop did enough to get the Flyers past in-state rivals Pittsburgh in the first round, head coach Rick Tocchet may have to consider giving Samuel Ersson a look if Vladar comes out flat again in Game 3.

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Downed in OT by Carolina Vladar made 40 saves Monday in the Flyers' 3-2 overtime loss to the Hurricanes in Game 2 of their second-round series.

Impact Philadelphia grabbed a 2-0 lead before five minutes has elapsed in the first period, but Vladar couldn't make it hold up as he faced his highest shot volume yet in the postseason. The 28-year-old netminder still hasn't given up more than three goals in any of his eight playoff starts so far, posting a dazzling 1.89 GAA and .929 save percentage, but he and the Flyers are down two games to none as the series shifts to Philly for Game 3 on Thursday.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

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Lightning roll past the winless Flyers 4-1 as Vasilevskiy ties Andy Moog on career wins list

Flyers acquire goalie Joseph Woll and defenseman Simon Benoit in a trade with the Maple Leafs

Blake's overtime goal lifts the Hurricanes 3-2 over the Flyers for their second playoff series sweep