Atkinson (lower body) is expected to play Saturday versus New Jersey, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

EDGE Analysis

This will be the first game action for Atkinson since April 2021. He missed the entire 2022-23 campaign with neck and triceps injuries. The talented winger had 23 goals and 50 points in 73 games in 2021-22. If he can stay healthy, expect a 20-25 goal, 50-point performance from Atkinson this season.