Michael Raffl W FA Mon 8/3/20 12:08 PM
Michael Raffl
W FA
Raffl (undisclosed) is set to be sidelined for a while according to coach Alain Vigneault, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
EDGE Analysis
Vigneault wasn't able to provide a specific timeline for Raffl's recovery but he will officially miss at least the team's matchup with Washington on Thursday. With the winger unavailable, Joel Farabee will slot into Raffl's spot on the fourth line. Prior to getting hurt, Raffl registered one goal, one assist and two shots in 10:35 of ice time against Boston on Sunday.
Michael Raffl W FA Sun 8/2/20 6:40 PM
Michael Raffl
W FA
Raffl (undisclosed) left Sunday's game against Boston and there was no update on his status after the contest, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
EDGE Analysis
Raffl took a spill into the boards after he was hit by Jeremy Lauzon late in the third period. Until head coach Alain Vigneault provides another update, he'll be considered day-to-day ahead of Thursday's round-robin clash with Washington.
Michael Raffl W FA Thu 4/2/20 2:45 AM
Michael Raffl
W FA
Raffl had eight goals and 20 points with a minus-2 rating in 58 games prior to the NHL suspending the season because of coronavirus.
EDGE Analysis
He's never been much of a scorer, but Raffl was contributing in all categories with two goals, four points, a plus-5 rating and six PIM in the 11 games before the NHL halted the campaign. With three more points, Raffl will have his most points since the 2015-16 season.
Michael Raffl W FA Mon 3/2/20 11:35 AM
Michael Raffl
W FA
Raffl scored a shorthanded goal on two shots in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
The Flyers hopped out to a 3-0 lead in the first period thanks to two power-play goals and Raffl's shorthanded tally. This is the 31-year-old Raffl's first shorthanded goal of the season and the third of his career. He doesn't produce a ton, but he's already matched last year's 18-point mark through 54 games.
Michael Raffl W FA Mon 2/3/20 11:36 PM
Michael Raffl
W FA
Raffl posted an assist and two shots on goal in Monday's 3-0 win over the Red Wings.
EDGE Analysis
Raffl set up Scott Laughton for the opening tally in the second period. The assist snapped a four-game drought for Raffl. He's at 13 points, 46 shots and 56 hits through 42 contests. The 31-year-old doesn't project to help out many fantasy owners with his limited production.
Michael Raffl W FA Fri 1/31/20 12:58 PM
Michael Raffl
W FA
Raffl (upper body) will return to the lineup Friday against the Penguins, NHL.com's Wes Crosby reports.
EDGE Analysis
Raffl missed Philadelphia's Jan. 21 matchup with Pittsburgh due to an upper-body injury, but he was always expected to be available following the All-Star break. The 31-year-old Austrian, who's notched 12 points in 39 games this campaign, will skate with Sean Couturier and Jakub Voracek on the Flyers' second line Friday.
Michael Raffl W FA Tue 1/21/20 11:07 AM
Michael Raffl
W FA
Raffl (upper body) won't play Tuesday against the Penguins.
EDGE Analysis
The Flyers will be off until Jan. 31 following Tuesday's tilt, so Raffl will likely only be forced to miss one contest due to his upper-body injury. With Raffl on the shelf, German Rubtsov will draw into the lineup against Pittsburgh.
Michael Raffl W FA Mon 1/20/20 1:07 PM
Michael Raffl
W FA
Raffl (upper body) is a game-time call for Tuesday's matchup versus the Penguins, Bill Meltzer of NHL.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Raffl picked up this injury during Saturday's win over the Kings, but the 31-year-old was able to skate on the second line during Monday's morning skate. It wouldn't be a surprise if Raffl takes warmups Tuesday before an official decision is made. The Flyers recalled German Rubtsov in case Raffl is unable to suit up against the division rival.
Michael Raffl W FA Sat 1/18/20 10:14 PM
Michael Raffl
W FA
Raffl suffered an upper-body injury in Saturday's game versus the Kings, Bill Meltzer of NHL.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
It's unclear how the injury occurred. Raffl skated 16:16 in Saturday's contest and didn't appear to be laboring through his shifts. Per Meltzer, coach Alain Vigneault expects an update on Raffl's status in the coming days. The Flyers are back in action Tuesday against the Penguins.
Michael Raffl W FA Wed 1/15/20 11:39 PM
Michael Raffl
W FA
Raffl scored a goal on three shots, dished three hits and added four PIM in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Blues.
EDGE Analysis
Raffl provided a goal at 15:43 of the second period. The Austrian has 12 points, 41 shots on goal and 53 hits in 37 games. He's at only eight PIM -- Raffl usually plays with the rules of the sport pretty well, but he's taken three minor penalties in his last two games in an unusually undisciplined run.