Gustafsson played in only 31 regular-season games and played the final two playoff games after fellow countryman Nicklas Grossmann went down injured. He and Hal Gill were often healthy scratches for the Flyers, who carried eight defensemen for most of the season. Gustafsson was set to become a UFA in the summer.

Gill had a tough go in just his seventh game of the season on Sunday. A pass went off of his skate in the Flyers end, which resulted in a goal for Dominic Moore and a 3-0 Rangers lead. Gustafsson will come in having scored 10 points (2G / 8A) with a plus-7 rating in 31 games this season. Gustafsson played very well in seven games during the 2011-12 playoffs. He registered one goal and one assist with a plus-4 rating. He is expected to be paired with Luke Schenn in a must-win game for Philly.

Gustafsson had just 2 assists and was minus 5 in 11 games with the Flyers before being demoted.

The rookie scored a goal and four points in 27 games.

Gustafsson takes a seat for tonight's game. The rookie scored a goal and four points in 27 games.

Gustafsson will get some action with Kimmo Timonen and Andrej Meszaros sidelined. He has a goal and three points through 19 games.

In 18 games, Gustafsson has a goal and three points. He likely is the first recall should the Flyers have another injury on the blue line.

Gustafsson gets another crack at the lineup after sitting out two games. He has one assist in 12 games.

Gustafsson draws out of the lineup. The rookie has only an assist through 12 games.

Sounds like Gustafsson may be ready to take over for Andreas Lilja on the third pairing. He has an assist and a plus-6 rating in five games this season.