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NHL·INJURY·October 26, 2026 12:40 PM ET

Flyers' Ristolainen out two weeks with upper-body injury

Returned Saturday after missing time with hand injury

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 59m1 min read
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Injury update: Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen (upper-body) is expected to be out approximately two weeks. Via @NHLFlyers on X

What happened: Philadelphia lists Rasmus Ristolainen with an upper-body injury and an absence of approximately two weeks. He missed Monday practice after returning Saturday from a left hand injury.

Why it matters: Philadelphia enters the week off a 3-1 road win at Buffalo despite lineup absences. The absence thins the right side for a club already back on the trade boards after a strong postseason.

What to watch: Philadelphia hosts Columbus on Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET at Xfinity Mobile Arena.

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