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Rasmus Ristolainen joins Flyers road trip after injury scare

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 2:05 AM

Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Rasmus Ristolainen joins Flyers road trip after injury scare

Summary

Rasmus Ristolainen is traveling with the Philadelphia Flyers for their upcoming road trip following a hand injury scare. The defenseman sustained the injury in a game against the Carolina Hurricanes but managed to return briefly. Head coach Rick Tocchet did not provide a definitive update after the game, and Ristolainen was re-evaluated before the team’s departure. He appeared on the flight to Tampa Bay without any visible hand injury support, suggesting his availability may not be jeopardized. The Flyers did not call up any additional defensemen, indicating confidence in Ristolainen's condition as they prepare for their match against the Lightning.

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•Ristolainen was injured while blocking a shot against the Hurricanes.
•He returned but left the game early after one shift.
•The Flyers did not call up a defenseman ahead of the trip.
•Ristolainen traveled with the team to Tampa Bay without visible injury support.
•The Flyers are set to play the Lightning on Monday night.

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