Rasmus Ristolainen - NHL News & Rumors

Scores, assists in win Ristolainen scored an empty-net goal and added an assist in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Capitals.

Impact Ristolainen didn't record his first point until Dec. 23, although to be fair, he made his season debut Dec. 16. He's riding the first point streak of the campaign, and his empty-netter in the final minute of Tuesday's win was his first goal of the campaign. The 31-year-old might be playing in the first pairing of Philly's defense, but unless he finds a way to sustain productive on offense, he shouldn't carry a lot of fantasy upside.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Flyers snap losing streak with 4-2 win over Capitals

Jamie Drysdale scored on the power play to snap a 20-game streak without a goal, Dan Vladar made 26 saves, and the Philadelphia Flyers ended a four-game losing streak by beating th...

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

NHL Highlights | Capitals vs. Flyers - February 3, 2026

6 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Snags helper Saturday Ristolainen logged an assist and two hits in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Kings.

Impact This was Ristolainen's first point in four games since he returned from an upper-body injury. He had a lower-body injury scare Jan. 28 versus the Blue Jackets but ultimately didn't miss another game. The 31-year-old has been limited to four helpers, 26 shots on net, 20 hits and 26 blocked shots through 17 outings this season, and his low production and injury risk make it tough to trust him in fantasy.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Flyers Trade Deadline Shock: Couturier, Konecny and Ristolainen Could All Be in Play If the Philadelphia Flyers turn into sellers at the NHL trade deadline, the entire market changes. Sean Couturier, Travis Konecny and Rasmus...

FEBRUARY 1 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

1/29 PHI vs. BOS Postgame: Rasmus Ristolainen | Philadelphia Flyers Hear from Rasmus Ristolainen following the 6-3 loss to the Bruins.

JANUARY 30 • NHL.COM

1/29 PHI @ BOS Postgame: Rasmus Ristolainen

JANUARY 30 • YOUTUBE

Playing after all Ristolainen (lower body) will play versus the Bruins after all, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Impact Ristolainen was initially expected to be out based on warmups, but it appears he has decided he is able to play. Emil Andrae is slated to come out of the lineup after previously being expected to play.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Thursday Ristolainen (lower body) will miss Thursday's game in Boston, per Brandon J. Sommermann of The Brotherly Bullies.

Impact Ristolainen left Wednesday's 5-3 loss to Columbus because of the injury. He has three assists, four PIM, 24 shots, 18 hits and 25 blocks in 15 outings with Philadelphia this season. Emil Andrae is set to draw back into the lineup due to Ristolainen's absence.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jackets beat Flyers 5-3 for third straight win

Charlie Coyle had a goal and an assist and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-3 for their third straight win

JANUARY 29 • Associated Press

Sustains lower-body injury Ristolainen (lower body) won't return to Wednesday's game versus the Blue Jackets.

Impact Ristolainen was playing in just his second game following a stint on injured reserve due to an upper-body injury. While this new issue is different, it's possible the 31-year-old will end up missing more time. His status for Thursday's game in Boston is uncertain.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from IR Ristolainen (upper body) was activated from injured reserve Monday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Following a six-game absence, Ristolainen appears ready to return to the lineup against the Islanders on Monday. He has collected three assists, 24 shots on goal, 24 blocked shots and 16 hits over 13 appearances this season.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed game-time call Ristolainen (upper body) is considered a game-time decision for Monday's matchup against the Islanders, Charlie O'Connor of PHLY Sports reports.

Impact Ristolainen has been on injured reserve since mid-January, but he participated in Monday's morning skate and seems to be trending toward a return. While it seems promising that he'll be able to end to his absence after six games, the Flyers will monitor him leading up to puck drop before deciding whether to activate him from injured reserve.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Zibanejad sets Rangers' record for power-play goals, ties team hat trick record in win over Flyers

Mika Zibanejad became the Rangers’ all-time leader in power-play goals and his three-goal performance tied the team record for most career hat tricks in New York’s 6-3 win over the...

JANUARY 17 • Associated Press

Moves to IR Ristolainen (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Ristolainen missed his third straight game against Buffalo on Saturday. He also won't be available for Philadelphia's upcoming three-game road trip, which begins Monday versus Vegas, but it's unclear when he will be ready to return to the lineup. He has three assists, 24 shots on goal, 24 blocked shots and 16 hits in 13 appearances this season.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Saturday Ristolainen (upper body) will miss his third straight game Saturday versus the Rangers, per Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia.

Impact Ristolainen missed the first 31 games of the season after undergoing surgery to repair a triceps tendon rupture in March of 2025. He has played 13 games this season, picking up three assists with 24 blocked shots and 16 hits. Noah Juulsen is expected to remain in the lineup during Ristolainen's absence.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Thursday Ristolainen (upper body) will remain out Thursday versus Pittsburgh, per Flyers Director of Broadcasting Brian Smith.

Impact Ristolainen also missed Wednesday's 5-2 loss to Buffalo. He has three assists in 13 outings in 2025-26. Noah Juulsen is projected to stay in the lineup, but Juulsen might be a healthy scratch once Ristolainen is ready to play.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Wednesday Ristolainen (upper body) will not play Wednesday versus the Sabres.

Impact Ristolainen is considered day-to-day but will be out for the first half of a back-to-back. The 31-year-old defenseman should be considered questionable at best for Thursday's game in Pittsburgh. Noah Juulsen will stay in the lineup with Ristolainen's absence, while Jamie Drysdale (upper body) will check into a top-four role.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Flyers' Rasmus Ristolainen named to Finland's Olympic team Rasmus Ristolainen found out on Friday that he’s going to be playing in his first Olympics next month.

JANUARY 2 • DELCOTIMES.COM

Earns first point Ristolainen notched an assist in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact The helper on Carl Grundstrom's empty-netter was Ristolainen's first point in five games since he made his season debut following his recovery from triceps surgery. The 31-year-old Ristolainen is filling a bottom-four role so far, and he's added a plus-1 rating, seven shots on net, eight hits and eight blocked shots. Fantasy managers don't need to roster him unless he gets hot on offense, though he could help in the physical categories in deeper formats.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers rally from a 2-goal deficit to beat the Flyers 5-4 in a shootout

Mika Zibanejad tied it late in the third period, and the New York Rangers killed off two penalties in overtime on the way to beating the Philadelphia Flyers 5-4 in a shootout

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

12/17 Media Availability: Rasmus Ristolainen | Philadelphia Flyers Hear from Rasmus Ristolainen following today's practice in Buffalo, NY.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • NHL.COM

12/16 PHI @ CAR Postgame: Rasmus Ristolainen

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Making season debut in Montreal Ristolainen (triceps) will make his 2025-26 debut Tuesday in Montreal, per Charlie O'Connor of PHLY Sports.

Impact Ristolainen will likely be eased into action following a long layoff after undergoing surgery in March for a second triceps tendon rupture. The right-shot defenseman will likely skate on the No. 3 pairing next to Nick Seeler on Tuesday, with Noah Juulsen coming out of the lineup due to Ristolainen's return. The 31-year-old accounted for four goals, 19 points, 100 shots on net, 97 hits, 94 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating over 63 appearances in 2024-25.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Heading out on road trip Ristolainen (triceps) will join the Flyers on their upcoming four-game road trip and is close to returning to action, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports Saturday.

Impact Ristolainen will sit out Saturday's home game against the Hurricanes and will accompany the team when they are in Carolina on Sunday. Ristolainen has yet to play this season after undergoing surgery in late March on his second triceps tendon rupture.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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