Player News

Player Update (Tue May 2, 2023) - Inks one-year extension

Zamula signed a one-year, $775,000 contract extension with Philadelphia on Tuesday.

Player Update (Mon Apr 24, 2023) - Announces retirement

Braun announced his retirement Monday following 13 NHL seasons.

Injury Update (Sat Apr 22, 2023) - Looking forward to next season

Atkinson is looking forward to next season after successful neck/triceps surgery in December, Jordan Hall of NBCSN Philadelphia reports.

Player Update (Fri Apr 14, 2023) - Nets assist in finale

Sanheim posted an assist in Thursday's win against the Blackhawks.

Player Update (Fri Apr 14, 2023) - Continues point drought

Laczynski extended his point drought to 13 games during Thursday's win over Chicago.

Player Update (Thu Apr 13, 2023) - Slated to start Thursday

Sandstrom is expected to start on the road against Chicago on Thursday, Olivia Reiner of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Player Update (Thu Apr 13, 2023) - Slated to face Blackhawks

Seeler (illness) is set to play Thursday versus Chicago.

Player Update (Wed Apr 12, 2023) - Returned to AHL affiliate

Ginning was reassigned to AHL Lehigh Valley on Wednesday, Charlie O'Connor of The Athletic reports.

Player Update (Wed Apr 12, 2023) - Grabs two helpers in win

Provorov recorded a pair of assists in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Sabres.

Player Update (Wed Apr 12, 2023) - Scores in OT win

Farabee scored a goal on a team-high six shots in Tuesday's 4-3 victory over Buffalo in overtime.

Player Update (Wed Apr 12, 2023) - Scores 300th goal in win

Van Riemsdyk scored a goal on three shots in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over Columbus.

Player Update (Tue Apr 11, 2023) - Earns OT win

Hart allowed three goals on 31 shots in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime victory over the Blue Jackets.

Player Update (Tue Apr 11, 2023) - Scores twice in OT win

Tippett scored two goals, including the overtime winner, in Tuesday's 4-3 win over Columbus.

Injury Update (Tue Apr 11, 2023) - Unavailable Tuesday

Seeler (illness) won't be in the lineup Tuesday against Columbus, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Player Update (Tue Apr 11, 2023) - Facing Columbus

Hart will patrol the home crease Tuesday against Columbus, Adam Kimelman of NHL.com reports.

Player Update (Tue Apr 11, 2023) - Recalled from minors

GInning was elevated from AHL Lehigh Valley on Tuesday.

Player Update (Sun Apr 9, 2023) - Contributes two points Sunday

Tippett had a goal and an assist in a 5-3 loss to Boston on Sunday.

Player Update (Sun Apr 9, 2023) - Has two-point game

Farabee provided a goal and an assist in a 5-3 loss to Boston on Sunday.

Player Update (Sun Apr 9, 2023) - Scores in loss to Bruins

Allison found the back of the net in a 5-3 loss to Boston on Sunday.

Player Update (Sun Apr 9, 2023) - Allows five goals to Boston

Sandstrom kicked out 29 of 34 shots in a 5-3 loss to Boston on Sunday.

Injury Update (Sun Apr 9, 2023) - Out Sunday

Seeler (illness) will not suit up Sunday against Boston, Adam Kimelman of NHL.com reports.

Player Update (Sun Apr 9, 2023) - Tending twine Sunday

Sandstrom will patrol the home crease Sunday against Boston, Adam Kimelman of NHL.com reports.

Player Update (Sat Apr 8, 2023) - Starting versus Islanders

Hart will be in the visiting crease versus the Islanders on Saturday, Olivia Reiner of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Player Update (Fri Apr 7, 2023) - Reassigned to minors

Attard was sent down to AHL Lehigh Valley on Friday, per Adam Kimelman of NHL.com.

Player Update (Fri Apr 7, 2023) - Picks up assist

Tippett generated an assist during Thursday's loss to Dallas.

Player Update (Fri Apr 7, 2023) - Ends scoring drought in loss

Hayes scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Stars.

Player Update (Thu Apr 6, 2023) - Falls to Dallas in return

Hart allowed four goals on 30 shots in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Stars.

Player Update (Thu Apr 6, 2023) - Facing Stars

Hart (lower body) will start versus Dallas on Thursday, Charlie O'Connor of The Athletic reports.

Player Update (Thu Apr 6, 2023) - Returns from injury

Hart (lower body) will be available for Thursday's tilt in Dallas, Bill Meltzer of NHL.com reports.

Player Update (Wed Apr 5, 2023) - Sent to minors

Ersson was reassigned to AHL Lehigh Valley on Wednesday, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Player Update (Tue Apr 4, 2023) - Snaps eight-game goal drought

Van Riemsdyk supplied a goal in Philadelphia's 4-2 loss to St. Louis on Tuesday.

Player Update (Tue Apr 4, 2023) - Allows three goals in loss

Ersson surrendered three goals on 31 shots in a 4-2 loss to St. Louis on Tuesday.

Player Update (Tue Apr 4, 2023) - Supplies 19th goal of 2022-23

Frost collected a goal in a 4-2 loss to St. Louis on Tuesday.

Player Update (Tue Apr 4, 2023) - Set to play Tuesday

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

Injury Update (Tue Apr 4, 2023) - Still day-to-day

Hart (lower body) is still considered day-to-day and won't be available for Tuesday's game versus St. Louis, Giana Han of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Injury Update (Tue Apr 4, 2023) - Game-time decision

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

Player Update (Tue Apr 4, 2023) - Starting in St. Louis

Ersson will patrol the road crease versus the Blues on Tuesday, Giana Han of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Player Update (Mon Apr 3, 2023) - Promoted from minors

Attard was called up from AHL Lehigh Valley on Monday.

Player Update (Mon Apr 3, 2023) - Scores again Sunday

Konecny scored a goal on five shots in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Penguins.

Player Update (Mon Apr 3, 2023) - Falls to Penguins

Ersson allowed three goals on 30 shots in Sunday's 4-2 loss to Pittsburgh.

Injury Update (Sun Apr 2, 2023) - Not playing Sunday

Ristolainen (upper body) is not in Sunday's lineup against the Penguins, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Injury Update (Sun Apr 2, 2023) - Not playing Sunday

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

Player Update (Sun Apr 2, 2023) - Tending twine Sunday

Ersson will get the starting nod in Pittsburgh on Sunday, Charlie O'Connor of The Athletic reports.

Injury Update (Sun Apr 2, 2023) - Still unavailable

Hart (lower body) won't suit up Sunday against Pittsburgh, Charlie O'Connor of The Athletic reports.

Injury Update (Sat Apr 1, 2023) - Done for season

Couturier (back) has been shut down for the season, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Injury Update (Sat Apr 1, 2023) - Not in Saturday's lineup

Hart (lower body) will not be in the lineup versus Buffalo on Saturday, Bill Meltzer of NHL.com reports.

Player Update (Sat Apr 1, 2023) - Starting Saturday

Sandstrom will defend the home crease versus Buffalo on Saturday, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Player Update (Sat Apr 1, 2023) - Recalled from AHL

Ersson was recalled on an emergency basis from AHL Lehigh Valley on Saturday.

Player Update (Fri Mar 31, 2023) - Returns from IR

Konecny (upper body) was activated from injured reserve Friday, per CapFriendly.

Player Update (Fri Mar 31, 2023) - Returned to AHL affiliate

Ersson was reassigned to AHL Lehigh Valley on Friday, Olivia Reiner of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Player Update (Thu Mar 30, 2023) - Luck runs out in overtime

Sandstrom made 41 saves Thursday in a 5-4 overtime loss to the Senators.

Player Update (Thu Mar 30, 2023) - Two power-play points in OT loss

DeAngelo scored a goal and added an assist, both on the power play, in a 5-4 overtime loss to Ottawa on Thursday.

Player Update (Thu Mar 30, 2023) - Four points in last four games

York scored a goal and added an assist in a 5-4 overtime loss to Ottawa on Thursday.

Injury Update (Thu Mar 30, 2023) - Doesn't make trip

Hart (lower body) didn't travel to Ottawa for Thursday's game versus the Senators, Giana Han of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Player Update (Thu Mar 30, 2023) - Tending twine Thursday

Sandstrom will defend the visiting crease versus Ottawa on Thursday, Giana Han of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Player Update (Wed Mar 29, 2023) - Nets assist in win

York collected an assist during Tuesday's win over Montreal.

Player Update (Wed Mar 29, 2023) - Leads charge in win

Frost scored two goals in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Canadiens.

Player Update (Wed Mar 29, 2023) - Collects second win

Sandstrom turned aside 27 shots in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Canadiens.

Player Update (Tue Mar 28, 2023) - Up with Flyers

Ersson was recalled from AHL Lehigh Valley on Tuesday, Bill Meltzer of NHL.com reports.

Injury Update (Tue Mar 28, 2023) - Unavailable Tuesday

Hart is day-to-day with a lower-body injury and won't be able to make his scheduled start against Montreal on Tuesday, Olivia Reiner of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Player Update (Tue Mar 28, 2023) - Surprise starter

Sandstrom will protect the home goal versus Montreal on Tuesday, Bill Meltzer of NHL.com reports.

Player Update (Tue Mar 28, 2023) - Facing Montreal

Hart will patrol the home crease versus the Canadiens on Tuesday, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Player Update (Tue Mar 28, 2023) - Returning against Habs

Deslauriers (upper body) will be in action versus the Canadiens on Tuesday, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Player Update (Mon Mar 27, 2023) - Inks entry-level deal

Andrae agreed to terms on a three-year, entry-level contract with Philadelphia on Monday.

Player Update (Sun Mar 26, 2023) - Nets assist in win

Ristolainen collected an assist during Saturday's win over Detroit.

Player Update (Sun Mar 26, 2023) - Tallies goal in win

Bellows picked up a goal in Saturday's win against the Red Wings.

Player Update (Sun Mar 26, 2023) - Sent back down

Zamula was loaned back to AHL Lehigh Valley on Saturday.

Player Update (Sun Mar 26, 2023) - Heads to AHL

Foerster was loaned to AHL Lehigh Valley on Saturday.

Injury Update (Sat Mar 25, 2023) - Not playing Saturday

Deslauriers (upper body) won't play Saturday versus Detroit, Adam Kimelman of NHL.com reports.

Player Update (Sat Mar 25, 2023) - Starting Saturday

Hart will guard the home net Saturday against the Red Wings, per Adam Kimelman of NHL.com.

Player Update (Fri Mar 24, 2023) - Two helpers in shootout win

DeAngelo notched two assists, one on the power play, in Thursday's 5-4 shootout win over the Wild.

Player Update (Fri Mar 24, 2023) - Does just enough Thursday

Hart turned aside 20 shots in regulation and overtime and all three shootout attempts he faced in Thursday's 5-4 win over the Wild.

Player Update (Fri Mar 24, 2023) - Two points against Wild

Farabee scored an even-strength goal and added a power-play assist in Thursday's 5-4 shootout win over Minnesota.

Injury Update (Thu Mar 23, 2023) - Has an upper-body injury

Deslauriers isn't in the lineup Thursday versus Minnesota because of an upper-body injury, according to Adam Kimelman of NHL.com.

Player Update (Thu Mar 23, 2023) - Starting Thursday

Hart will get the home start versus Minnesota on Thursday, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Player Update (Wed Mar 22, 2023) - Lights lamp in win

Laughton picked up a goal during Tuesday's win over the Panthers.

Player Update (Wed Mar 22, 2023) - Nets two helpers in win

Foerster generated two assists in Tuesday's win over Florida.

Player Update (Wed Mar 22, 2023) - Lights lamp twice in win

Sanheim scored two goals including the game-winner in Tuesday's 6-3 victory over the Panthers.

Player Update (Wed Mar 22, 2023) - Two points against Florida

Frost scored an empty-net goal and added an assist in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Panthers.

Player Update (Wed Mar 22, 2023) - Wins second straight

Hart made 41 saves in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Panthers.

Player Update (Wed Mar 22, 2023) - Two-point effort in win

Farabee scored a goal and added an assist in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Panthers.

Player Update (Tue Mar 21, 2023) - Surfaces with two helpers

Zamula posted two assists in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Panthers.

Player Update (Tue Mar 21, 2023) - In goal against Cats

Hart will get the starting nod at home versus Florida on Tuesday, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Player Update (Mon Mar 20, 2023) - Recalled from minors

Zamula was elevated from AHL Lehigh Valley on Monday.

Player Update (Sun Mar 19, 2023) - Two points in defeat

Cates picked up a goal and an assist in Saturday's overtime loss to Carolina.

Player Update (Sat Mar 18, 2023) - Can't buy win

Sandstrom made 29 saves in a 5-4 overtime loss to Carolina on Saturday.

Player Update (Sat Mar 18, 2023) - Gets first NHL goal in fifth game

Foerster scored a goal and added an assist in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to Carolina.

Player Update (Sat Mar 18, 2023) - Facing Hurricanes

Sandstrom will defend the home crease versus Carolina on Saturday, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Player Update (Sat Mar 18, 2023) - Two helpers against Buffalo

Hayes collected two assists in Friday's 5-2 win over the Sabres,

Player Update (Sat Mar 18, 2023) - Two-point night Friday

DeAngelo picked up two assists, one on the power play, in Friday's 5-2 win over the Sabres.

Player Update (Sat Mar 18, 2023) - Hat trick in Friday's win

Tippett scored three goals, one on the power play and one the game-winner, in Friday's 5-2 victory over the Sabres.

Player Update (Sat Mar 18, 2023) - Logs efficient performance

Provorov went plus-3 with an assist in Friday's 5-2 win over the Sabres.

Player Update (Sat Mar 18, 2023) - Sharp against Sabres

Hart turned aside 36 shots in Friday's 5-2 win over Buffalo.

Player Update (Fri Mar 17, 2023) - Good to go Friday

Allison (undisclosed) will suit up Friday against Buffalo, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Injury Update (Fri Mar 17, 2023) - Wearing non-contact jersey Friday

Konency (upper body) is practicing with a non-contact jersey on Friday, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Player Update (Fri Mar 17, 2023) - Starting Friday

Hart (illness) will guard the home crease versus Buffalo on Friday, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Player Update (Wed Mar 15, 2023) - Reassigned to AHL

Ersson was sent to AHL Lehigh Valley on Wednesday, per CapFriendly.com.

Player Update (Wed Mar 15, 2023) - Nets assist in defeat

Van Riemsdyk tallied an assist during Tuesday's loss to Vegas.

Player Update (Wed Mar 15, 2023) - Scores Tuesday

Seeler logged goal, two shots, and two hits in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Vegas.

Player Update (Wed Mar 15, 2023) - Scores Tuesday

Sanheim scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to Vegas.

Player Update (Wed Mar 15, 2023) - Scores in loss

Frost scored a goal on his lone shot in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Golden Knights.

Player Update (Tue Mar 14, 2023) - Falls to Vegas

Sandstrom stopped 28 of 32 shots in a 5-3 loss to the Golden Knights on Tuesday.

Player Update (Tue Mar 14, 2023) - Expected to play

Lemieux (undisclosed) is expected to return to the lineup for Tuesday's game versus Vegas, NHL.com reports.

Injury Update (Tue Mar 14, 2023) - Still unavailable

Allison (undisclosed) won't play Tuesday against Vegas, Giana Han of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Injury Update (Tue Mar 14, 2023) - Under the weather

Hart is dealing with an illness and won't be available for Tuesday's game versus Vegas, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Player Update (Tue Mar 14, 2023) - Taking on Golden Knights

Sandstrom will guard the home goal versus Vegas on Tuesday, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Player Update (Tue Mar 14, 2023) - Set to backup Tuesday

Ersson will be recalled from AHL Lehigh Valley in order to serve as the backup against Vegas on Tuesday, Olivia Reiner of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Player Update (Tue Mar 14, 2023) - Called up Tuesday

Foerster was elevated from AHL Lehigh Valley on Tuesday, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Player Update (Sun Mar 12, 2023) - Collects assist in defeat

Braun picked up an assist during Saturday's loss to the Penguins.

Player Update (Sun Mar 12, 2023) - Sent back down

Desnoyers was loaned to AHL Lehigh Valley on Sunday, per Giana Han of The Philadelphia Inquirer.

Player Update (Sun Mar 12, 2023) - Loaned to AHL

Foerster was loaned to AHL Lehigh Valley on Sunday, Giana Han of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Player Update (Sun Mar 12, 2023) - Supplies only offense in loss

Bellows scored his second goal of the season in Saturday's 5-1 loss to the Penguins.

Player Update (Sun Mar 12, 2023) - Iced by Pens

Hart stopped 27 of 31 shots in Saturday's 5-1 loss to the Penguins.

Injury Update (Sat Mar 11, 2023) - Still out of action

Lemieux (undisclosed) will not suit up versus the Penguins on Saturday, Olivia Reiner of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Player Update (Sat Mar 11, 2023) - Set to face Penguins

Hart is expected to start on the road against Pittsburgh on Saturday, per Olivia Reiner of The Philadelphia Inquirer.

Injury Update (Sat Mar 11, 2023) - Not expected to play Saturday

Allison (undisclosed) isn't expected to return Saturday versus Pittsburgh, Olivia Reiner of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Player Update (Fri Mar 10, 2023) - Tough loss against Carolina

Sandstrom stopped 28 shots in Thursday's 1-0 loss to the Hurricanes.

Injury Update (Thu Mar 9, 2023) - Not playing Thursday

Lemieux (undisclosed) will not play Thursday against the Hurricanes, Bill Meltzer of NHL.com reports.

Injury Update (Thu Mar 9, 2023) - Out of action Thursday

Allison (undisclosed) will not play Thursday in Carolina, Bill Meltzer of NHL.comreports.

Player Update (Thu Mar 9, 2023) - Facing Hurricanes

Sandstrom will tend the visiting crease versus Carolina on Thursday, Olivia Reiner of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Player Update (Thu Mar 9, 2023) - Recalled from AHL

Desnoyers was recalled from AHL Lehigh Valley on Thursday.

Player Update (Thu Mar 9, 2023) - Back in NHL

Foerster was recalled from AHL Lehigh Valley on Thursday,

Player Update (Wed Mar 8, 2023) - Collects assist in defeat

Farabee picked up an assist during Tuesday's loss to the Lightning.

Player Update (Wed Mar 8, 2023) - Picks up assist

York generated an assist in Tuesday's loss to Tampa Bay.

Injury Update (Wed Mar 8, 2023) - Given two-game suspension

DeAngelo will serve a two-game suspension for spearing Corey Perry during Tuesday's game against Tampa Bay.

Player Update (Wed Mar 8, 2023) - Set for hearing with league

DeAngelo will have a hearing with the Department of Player Safety on Wednesday.

Player Update (Tue Mar 7, 2023) - Starting in Tampa Bay

Hart will defend the road goal during Tuesday's matchup with the Lightning, Olivia Reiner of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Player Update (Mon Mar 6, 2023) - Grabs assist Sunday

Seeler recorded an assist in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Red Wings.

Player Update (Mon Mar 6, 2023) - Earns assist versus Wings

Ristolainen garnered an assist against Detroit on Sunday.

Player Update (Sun Mar 5, 2023) - Guarding cage Sunday

Hart will get the starting nod at home against Detroit on Sunday, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Player Update (Fri Mar 3, 2023) - Shipped to Flyers

Philadelphia acquired Lemieux and a 2024 fifth-round pick on Friday in exchange for Zack MacEwen, Pierre LeBrun of TSN reports.

Player Update (Fri Mar 3, 2023) - Removed from IR

Laczynski (ankle) was activated from injured reserve Friday, Adam Kimelman of NHL.com reports.

Player Update (Thu Mar 2, 2023) - Off non-roster list

Lemieux was activated from the non-roster list Thursday, per CapFriendly.

Player Update (Thu Mar 2, 2023) - Drops to AHL affiliate

Lycksell was reassigned to AHL Lehigh Valley on Thursday, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Player Update (Thu Mar 2, 2023) - Returned to Lehigh Valley

Desnoyers was reassigned to AHL Lehigh Valley on Thursday, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Player Update (Wed Mar 1, 2023) - Winless in last six starts

Hart made 22 saves in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Rangers.

Player Update (Wed Mar 1, 2023) - Back at it

Van Riemsdyk (undisclosed) will return to the lineup Wednesday versus the Rangers, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Player Update (Wed Mar 1, 2023) - Taking on Rangers

Hart will guard the home goal versus New York on Wednesday, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Injury Update (Tue Feb 28, 2023) - Given non-roster status

Lemieux was placed on the non-roster list Tuesday, per CapFriendly.

Injury Update (Tue Feb 28, 2023) - Set to miss at least 2-3 weeks

Konecny (upper body) is facing at least a 2-3 week absence, though general manager Chuck Fletcher left open the possibility that Konecnys season was over, per Sam Carchidi of Philly Hockey Now Tuesday.

Player Update (Mon Feb 27, 2023) - Up with Flyers

Desnoyers was recalled from AHL Lehigh Valley on Monday, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Player Update (Sat Feb 25, 2023) - Will be sent down

Ersson will be sent down to AHL Lehigh Valley following Saturday's 7-0 loss to the Devils, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Player Update (Sat Feb 25, 2023) - Reassigned after debut

Desnoyers will be reassigned to AHL Lehigh Valley following his NHL debut Saturday versus the Devils, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Injury Update (Sat Feb 25, 2023) - Won't play Saturday

Van Riemsdyk (undisclosed) won't play Saturday against New Jersey, Olivia Reiner of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Player Update (Sat Feb 25, 2023) - Starting in New Jersey

Ersson will defend the road net Saturday against New Jersey, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Injury Update (Sat Feb 25, 2023) - Placed on IR

Konecny (upper body) was added to the IR on Saturday, per Bill Meltzer of NHL.com.