Neuvirth (knee) will slot back into the lineup as the Flyers' backup goaltender Thursday against the Maple Leafs, Sam Carchidi of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

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This news comes as a bit of a surprise, as Neuvirth was fully expected to miss the remainder of the regular season with a left knee mensicus tear he sustained in March. The Flyers will be happy to have the 28-year-old netminder healthy and back in the lineup, as they'll now have two solid goaltenders to rely on down the stretch and into the postseason (assuming they're able to clinch a playoff spot). Neuvirth has compiled a 17-8-4 record with a 2.28 GAA and .925 save percentage in 31 appearances this season, and could be back between the pipes as soon as Saturday against the Penguins.