Ristolainen is dealing with an upper-body issue, but there's no concern regarding his status for Friday's game against the Canucks, Ariel Melendez of Broad Street Buzz reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ristolainen is expected to resume practicing Thursday before suiting up for Friday's season opener versus Vancouver. The 26-year-old blueliner, who picked up 18 points in 49 appearances with Buffalo last year, is expected to open the campaign skating on the Flyers' second pairing.