Michal Neuvirth G FA Sun 1/22/17 1:03 AM
Michal Neuvirth
G FA
Neuvirth was removed from Saturday's game after two periods for precautionary reasons, reports NHL.com. He had made 22 saves and allowed three goals.
EDGE Analysis
He had missed 24 games earlier this season because of a left knee injury, so this may be related to that. Unfortunately, there was no update after the game on Neuvirth's condition.
Michal Neuvirth G FA Sat 1/21/17 2:42 PM
Michal Neuvirth
G FA
Neuvirth was the first goalie off the ice at morning skate, indicating he'll start between the pipes in Saturday's home game against the Devils, NHL.com's Adam Kimelman reports.
EDGE Analysis
Neuvirth struggled in his last start, surrendering five goals on 38 shots in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Bruins. The 28-year-old backstop will look to pick up his seventh win of the season in a highly favorable home matchup with a Devils team that's only averaging 2.04 goals per game on the road this season, 28th in the NHL.
Michal Neuvirth G FA Sun 1/15/17 4:31 PM
Michal Neuvirth
G FA
Neuvirth came on in relief for Steve Mason for the second time in four days and stopped all five shots he faced in a 5-0 loss to the Capitals on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
The 28-year-old is perfect, making 19 saves and allowing no goals in his last two relief appearances, but in between those two games, Neuvirth - in his most recent start - yielded five goals in a loss to the Bruins on Saturday. Nothing is going right for either Philadelphia goaltender right now, but as long as Mason struggles, the door will remain open for Neuvirth to steal playing time.
Michal Neuvirth G FA Sat 1/14/17 9:40 PM
Michal Neuvirth
G FA
Neuvirth made 33 saves in a 6-3 loss to Boston on Saturday. He allowed five goals.
EDGE Analysis
The Bruins were buzzsaws all afternoon and two of the goals came on special teams (one shortie, one power play). Neuvirth's record now sits at 6-3.
Michal Neuvirth G FA Sat 1/14/17 12:40 PM
Michal Neuvirth
G FA
Neuvirth will start between the pipes in Saturday's road game against the Bruins, Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald reports.
EDGE Analysis
Neuvirth has been razor-sharp of late, posting back-to-back wins while maintaining a fantastic 1.41 GAA and .950 save percentage over that span. The 28-year-old netminder will look to pick up his seventh win of the season in a favorable road matchup with a Bruins team that's only averaging 2.42 goals per game at home this season, 25th in the NHL.
Michal Neuvirth G FA Thu 1/12/17 10:27 PM
Michal Neuvirth
G FA
Neuvirth stopped 14 of 14 shots and all three shootout attempts after entering Thursday's game against Vancouver in the third period, bringing home a 5-4 win.
EDGE Analysis
Atrocious early this season and then injured, Neuvirth returned with a strong outing in a win against Tampa this past weekend. Now that he's delivered a second terrific effort -- while Steve Mason is struggling mightily -- the Czech netminder may have a chance to carve out some more starts in the near future. The Flyers' next four games come in a pair of back-to-back sets (this Saturday and Sunday, then next Saturday and Sunday), so he's essentially guaranteed at least two chances to continue making a good impression.
Michal Neuvirth G FA Sat 1/7/17 11:05 PM
Michal Neuvirth
G FA
Neuvirth turned away 24 shots in a 4-2 win over the Lightning on Saturday afternoon.
EDGE Analysis
It was his first game back from an injury that had kept him out close to two months. Neurvirth was sharp when he needed to be and should be a solid play in matchups going forward.
Michal Neuvirth G FA Sat 1/7/17 12:39 PM
Michal Neuvirth
G FA
Neuvirth led his team out on the ice for pregame warmups Saturday, indicating that he'll be the home starter against the Lightning for the matinee, Adam Kimelman of NHL.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
This will be Neuvirth's first start since sustaining a lower-body ailment in a Nov. 12 contest against the Wild, so it'll be interesting to see how he fares after such a long layoff. Saturday's slate features 12 games in total, meaning daily players have a wealth of options to choose from if gun-shy about Neuvirth, who went 4-2-0 with an ugly 3.54 GAA in nine games prior to the injury.
Michal Neuvirth G FA Fri 1/6/17 8:33 PM
Michal Neuvirth
G FA
Neuvirth was recently activated from injured reserve after dealing with a significant lower-body injury, and he's likely to start Saturday's home game against the Lightning, Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
EDGE Analysis
Neuvirth hasn't played in 24 games, forcing the Flyers to rely heavily on Steve Mason with Anthony Stolarz -- who's since been returned to AHL Lehigh Valley -- having been thrown into the mix for four contests of his own. Before sustaining his injury, Neuvirth went 4-2-0 with a putrid 3.54 GAA and .859 save percentage, so he has his work cut out for him to salvage the season.
Michal Neuvirth G FA Tue 1/3/17 1:46 PM
Michal Neuvirth
G FA
Neuvirth (lower body) was activated off injured reserve Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Neuvirth split time with Steve Mason prior to being sidelined by the lower-body issue, but may return to a backup role given the way Mason has played lately between the pipes. He will serve in that role Wednesday against the Rangers, but could return to the net in one of the team's back-to-back games either Saturday against Tampa Bay or Sunday versus the Blue Jackets.