Flyers general manager Chuck Fletcher says Raffl (lower body) is likely to play in Saturday's game versus the Blue Jackets, Sam Carchidi of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Raffl was unable to complete Thursday's game against the Blackhawks after blocking a shot, but it appears it won't be a major issue for the 30-year-old. Raffl has four points in eight games this season, and if he plays, it will likely be in his familiar fourth-line role.

Raffl (lower body) limped off the ice late in Thursday's win over the Blackhawks after blocking a shot, Sam Carchidi of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Per Carchidi, Raffl underwent X-rays and more testing following the game, but the team doesn't believe the injury is serious. The 30-year-old didn't show up in the box score much Thursday, registering just one shot in 10:11 of ice time. The Flyers should have more updates regarding the injury in the coming days, but consider Raffl to be day-to-day for the time being.

Raffl scored a pair of goals and tallied an assist, finishing Monday's 6-2 win over the Golden Knights with three points.

EDGE Analysis

Pointless over his last five contests, Raffl broke out of his slump in a big way, tallying three points to bring him up to four, through seven games. Playing a fourth-line role with the Flyers, Raffl's point parade in Monday's contest is not something to get used to.

Raffl hasn't registered a point since scoring the game-winning goal on opening night against the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

Owners were hoping that game-winner was the start of a more productive season to come for Raffl, who took a step backwards with a career-low six goals in 2018-19. It still may, but he's gone silent in the last four contests. The good news is Raffl is getting more shots on net than normal despite a dip in his playing time compared to last season. In addition to the game-winning goal, he has a minus-1 rating, two PIM, five hits and two blocks.

Raffl scored the game-winning goal and had four shots for Philadelphia in Friday's 4-3 win over Chicago.

EDGE Analysis

Raffl put the Flyers ahead 4-2 midway through the third period with a nifty backhanded wraparound goal, which stood as the eventual winner. Raffl scored a career-low six goals in 67 games for the Flyers in 2018-19 and isn't likely to be a significant offensive contributor this season, either.

Raffl scored six goals and 18 points while posting a minus-1 rating, 32 PIM and 65 shots on net in 67 games this season.

EDGE Analysis

The 30-year-old scored half as many goals in 2018-19 as he did the previous season, but owners should have expected at least a small decline in goals after he posted a higher than normal shooting percentage last season. Raffl somewhat made up for it, recording the most assists in his career since 2015-16. He also finished just two minutes shy of a career-best in PIM.

Raffl hasn't scored a point since agreeing to a two-year contract extension on March 26.

EDGE Analysis

To be fair, he's played only four games since then, but his pointless streak dates back to March 14. During that stretch, he's also posted a minus-8 rating in 11 games. Raffl has six goals and 18 points with an even rating in 66 games this season.

Raffl signed a two-year contract extension with the Flyers on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

The Austrian has been a key penalty-killing specialist for a Flyers team that has otherwise had its share of struggles in that important category, ranking 21st at 79.5 percent. No, Raffl won't be much of a difference maker in the season's final games, but he fits the bill as a no-frills, all-around contributor who will assuredly be friendly on the virtual budget in DFS settings.

Raffl (illness) took to the ice for warmups Saturday afternoon, as he prepares to return against the Islanders, Adam Kimelman of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Raffl missed Thursday's road game against the Blackhawks, but he's all systems go with Philip Varone projected to be a healthy scratch against the Isles. This concerns the bottom-six group for a Flyers squad with a slippery grip on a potential playoff spot.

Raffl won't be available for Thursday's game against the Blackhawks after he didn't make the trip, John Boruk reports.

EDGE Analysis

The reason behind Raffl's absence wasn't revealed, but it will open the door for Justin Bailey to draw in against the Blackhawks. Raffl hasn't performed particularly well when healthy, racking up just 18 points over 59 games, and he's seen a career-low 11:44 of ice time on average, signaling his drop down the pecking order.