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Could play in season opener Ristolainen (undisclosed) is currently on injured reserve, but he could still play in Thursday's season opener versus Columbus, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Impact Ristolainen was on the ice for practice Tuesday, indicating there's still a decent chance he'll be activated off IR in advance of Thursday's matchup with the Blue Jackets. Ristolainen collected 20 points through 74 contests last campaign.

OCTOBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on IR Ristolainen (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Monday.

Impact Ristolainen was back at practice over the weekend but he'll miss at least three games to start the regular season. Without him on the Opening Night roster, both Emil Andrae and Egor Zamula will stay at the top level. Ristolainen had 20 points in 74 games last season.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Ristolainen (undisclosed) took part in Saturday's practice, per Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia.

Impact Ristolainen sat out Thursday's preseason finale against the Islanders for precautionary reasons. It appears as though he will be good to go for Opening Night versus Columbus this Thursday. Ristolainen supplied 20 points, 86 shots on goal, 142 blocked shots and 162 hits in 74 games last season.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with minor injury Ristolainen is dealing with a minor undisclosed injury and will not play Thursday versus the Islanders, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Impact With this being the Flyers' last preseason game, there's little point in risking a more significant injury. Ristolainen figures to fill a bottom-four role in 2023-24, and he could also see some power-play time.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Did the Flyers fix Rasmus Ristolainen? A look at his improvements and whether he can sustain them Ristolainen became something of a stand-in for fans' frustration regarding the lack of organizational direction showcased by the Flyers.

AUGUST 7, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Game-time decision Ristolainen (upper body) will be a game-time decision Tuesday versus St. Louis, Giana Han of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Ristolainen, who sat out Sunday's 4-2 loss to Pittsburgh, has registered 18 points, 134 blocked shots and 144 hits in 68 contests this campaign. If he is able to play, Philadelphia is expected to dress seven defensemen.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play Tuesday Ristolainen (upper body) will return to the lineup Tuesday versus the Blues, Charlie O'Connor of The Athletic reports.

Impact Ristolainen missed Sunday's game versus the Penguins, but he was able to draw back in after going through warmups. The Flyers will dress seven defensemen Tuesday with Ronnie Attard in the lineup, which should allow head coach John Tortorella to alleviate Ristolainen's workload.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Sunday Ristolainen (undisclosed) is not in Sunday's lineup against the Penguins, Giana Han of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Ristolainen appears to be dealing with some sort of minor injury but it's unclear when he's expected to return. The 28-year-old has 18 points in 68 games this season, including four over his last five appearances. Both Justin Braun and Kieffer Bellows will suit up Sunday.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tortorella earns 700th career win, Flyers top Wild 5-4

James van Riemsdyk scored the only goal in a shootout, and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Minnesota Wild 5-4 for coach John Tortorella’s 700th career victory

MARCH 24, 2023 • Associated Press

Earns assist versus Wings Ristolainen garnered an assist in a 3-1 win over Detroit on Sunday.

Impact Ristolainen is currently stuck in a 14-game goal drought but has registered seven helpers over that stretch, including a pair with the man advantage. During his goal slump, the Finnish blueliner has put just 16 shots on target and will be hard-pressed to put one into the netting if he doesn't increase his shot volume.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

2/11 PHI vs. NSH Postgame: Rasmus Ristolainen

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Carter Hart makes 40 saves, Flyers beat Jets 4-0

Carter Hart made 40 saves for his first shutout of the season in the Philadelphia Flyers’ 4-0 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday night

JANUARY 29, 2023 • Associated Press

Flyers' Owen Tippett Fires Home Wrister On Sweet Stretch Pass From Rasmus Ristolainen

JANUARY 29, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Fiala scores in OT to lead the Kings past Flyers 4-3

Kevin Fiala scored 1 minute, 9 seconds into overtime to lead the Los Angeles Kings to a 4-3 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night

JANUARY 25, 2023 • Associated Press

Flyers rebound from worst loss of season, beat Ducks 5-2

Kevin Hayes had his first career hat trick, and Rasmus Ristolainen and Morgan Frost also scored to lead the Philadelphia Flyers to a 5-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks

JANUARY 18, 2023 • Associated Press

O'Connor's Observations: Are Flyers' underlying stats as good as it can get? By the metrics, Travis Sanheim and Rasmus Ristolainen are improving while Tony DeAngelo's play is regressing.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Farabee, Hart lead surprising Flyers to 4-3 win vs Panthers

Joel Farabee had a goal and an assist, Carter Hart made 47 saves and the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Florida Panthers 4-3

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • Associated Press

Ristolainen's return should give Flyers' defense some punch Veteran Rasmus Ristolainen is set to return from injured reserve after dealing with an upper-body injury during the preseason.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • MCALL.COM

Flyers and Sharks take the ice in non-conference matchup

The Philadelphia Flyers and the San Jose Sharks hit the ice in a non-conference matchup

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • Associated Press

Flyers beat Lightning 3-2 for 3rd straight comeback victory

Carter Hart stopped 37 shots, Noah Cates scored a tiebreaking goal in the third period and Philadelphia beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 for the Flyers' third straight comeback vic...

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • Associated Press

Lightning host the Flyers in Eastern Conference action

The Tampa Bay Lightning and the Philadelphia Flyers meet in Eastern Conference action

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • Associated Press

Glimpses of hope begin to shine on young, maturing Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres are counting on its young players to take the next step in becoming competitive

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • Associated Press

Flyers, Rasmus Ristolainen agree to 5-year contract extension worth $5.1 million per year: Source The Flyers added Ristolainen via trade with the Sabres last summer.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Analysis: Cap management define 2022 NHL free agency

The salary cap played a huge role in free agency decisions across the National Hockey League this week

JULY 14, 2022 • Associated Press

Sabres counting on late-season surge to carry into next year

Zemgus Girgensons and the Buffalo Sabres were unmistakably upbeat in closing a season the team set an NHL record by missing the playoffs for an 11th consecutive season

APRIL 30, 2022 • Associated Press

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