Raffl (lower body) was designated for injured reserve, per the NHL media site.

EDGE Analysis

Considering Raffl is expected to miss 4-6 weeks, it shouldn't come as a surprise to see him on IR. The move should provide the club with the flexibility to promote a player from the minors -- with Phil Varone or German Rubtsov the most likely candidates.

Raffl will miss 4-to-6 weeks due to a lower-body injury.

EDGE Analysis

Raffl was helped off the ice in the second period of Monday's game against the Avalanche, and it turns out the issue was of significance. There's a decent chance the Flyers will reach into the minors to add some depth to the frontlines, though Corban Knight and Mikhail Vorobyov are already options on the roster to fill in.

Raffl (undisclosed) left Sunday's game during the second period and did not return, Sam Carchidi of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Raffl took a hit against the wall and appeared to suffer a lower-body injury, needing to be helped off the ice and into the locker room. The fact that he couldn't put any weight on his leg is concerning, but the team should have an update in the next day or so.

Raffl has 11 hits, five blocks and two assists in six games this season.

EDGE Analysis

The 29-year-old has always been able to chip in around 10 goals despite limited shot opportunities, but the problem early in 2018-19 is his shots on goal are even lower than normal. Raffl has gotten four pucks on net in six games. He's only useful in deeper leagues anyway, but even with some contributions in secondary categories such as hits and blocks, Raffl can safely stay on the waiver wire until he starts averaging more than a shot per game again.

Raffl scored two goals in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Bruins.

EDGE Analysis

His short-handed tally in the third period proved to be the game-winner, and he added an insurance goal with less than two minutes left on the clock. Raffl scored 13 goals and 22 points last season through 76 games primarily in a checking role, and Philly's depth on the wing makes it likely he'll remain in a bottom-six spot this year.

Raffl buried 22 points (13 goals, nine assists) in 76 games during 2017-18, averaging 13:15 of ice time for the season.

EDGE Analysis

The season was certainly a mixed bag for Raffl, as he bounced around all the way from the first to fourth line, but to his credit he was never a healthy scratch. The Austrian also saw points delivered in bunches such as the 15 points he put up in a 25 game stretch from November to January, and then bleak runs like the 21 game pointless streak he had to open the year, and the 14 game dry stretch in February and March. After capping off his fifth season in the NHL, it seems unlikely we ever see Raffl break out offensively if he hasn't already, but his speed can always give opposing defenses problems. The 29-year-old's due back for the last year of his contract in 2018-19, which might bring out his best as he attempts to secure another multi-million contract.

Raffl finished with a plus-1 rating in less than 10 minutes of ice time during Tuesday's loss to the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

The Austrian forward had sat out the previous six contests due to an upper-body injury, but has returned to health in time for the closing stages of the regular season. A one-time 20-goal scorer, Raffl possesses more talent than most fourth-line players, though with just 11 goals and 19 points over 74 games this season, he's only a realistic fantasy option in the deepest of leagues.

Raffl (upper body) is healthy and ready to return, Dave Isaac of the Courier-Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Raff missed six games with this ailment, but seems in line to return Tuesday against the Islanders. It's an easy schedule down the stretch for the Flyers, but the 29-year-old's fantasy potential is still limited. He only has 19 points in 73 games.

Raffl will be sidelined for two weeks due to his upper-body injury.

EDGE Analysis

Raffl could return in time for the final three weeks of the regular season, but may not be ready until closer to the start of the playoffs. Prior to getting hurt, the winger had managed a mere one point in his previous 16 outings, despite averaging 12:57 of ice time. Taylor Leier or Jori Lehtera would seem to have the inside track on replacing Raffl in the lineup, although the Flyers could also opt to bring up a player from the minors.

Raffl left Sunday's game against Washington with an upper-body injury, and won't return Sam Carchidi of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Raffl left during the end of the second period after taking a hit into the boards, and although it didn't appear to be a rough collision, he was evidently shaken up nonetheless. The 29-year-old will attempt to return Tuesday against Detroit, and if he's unable to go, Taylor Leier or Dale Weise should draw into the lineup.