MacDonald (lower body) is expected to resume skating Monday, and will not be demoted to the minors once he's healthy enough to play, Sam Carchidi of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

This news effectively rules MacDonald out of the Flyers' next two contests, but suggests he may be ready to return to the lineup sometime next week. Owners keeping tabs on the veteran blueliner's availability can expect another update on his status once he's ready to return to game action.