Coach Alain Vigneault said that Patrick was held out of Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Capitals for precautionary reasons after taking a puck to the head Thursday, Adam Kimelman of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Patrick has a serious concussion history, so the Flyers exercised caution with the 22-year-old after a scare during Thursday's win over the Penguins. The 2017 second overall pick should be considered questionable for Sunday's game against the Islanders. Fantasy managers shouldn't be too concerned, as Patrick has accrued just eight points and a minus-19 rating through 42 games.

Patrick (undisclosed) won't play Saturday versus Washington, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

EDGE Analysis

It isn't clear if Patrick is dealing with an undisclosed issue or sitting as a healthy scratch, but either way, he won't be in the lineup against the Capitals. He's totaled just eight points in 42 games this season.

Patrick will be a healthy scratch for Wednesday's game against the Sabres, Sam Carchidi of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Head coach Alain Vigneault said both Patrick and Oskar Lindblom "need a break." Perhaps they're dealing with minor injuries as well, but this sounds more like recalibration than recovery. Patrick has posted two goals, 26 shots on net and a minus-20 rating over the past 27 games.

Patrick has two goals and four assists through the first six games of the season.

EDGE Analysis

Patrick has hovered around 15 minutes per game so far, and he's producing roughly in line with his career pace. The 22-year-old center had 61 points in 145 career games before missing all of the 2019-20 campaign due to a migraine disorder. The Flyers have the luxury of rolling three scoring lines regularly, so Patrick can be a solid addition to fantasy rosters in deeper formats.

Patrick (head) was on the ice for Monday's practice, Bill Meltzer of the Flyers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Patrick missed all of last season due to a migraine disorder, but it sounds like he has found a way to work around the issue and will be able to join the Flyers this season. Where the second overall pick from the 2017 draft slots in remains to be seen.

Patrick (head) said Thursday that he's been skating without issues and his headaches have diminished, Sam Carchidi of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

This is certainly positive news for the 2017 second overall pick, as he missed the entire 2019-20 season due to a migraine disorder. Despite a few more hurdles needing to clear for Patrick, he continues to make progress in his return to the ice. The Flyers continue to be optimistic about the 22-year-old's chances to return to the ice next season or in the future, as Patrick has supplied 26 goals and 61 games through the first three years of his NHL career.

Patrick (head) has accepted his qualifying offer for the 2020-21 season.

EDGE Analysis

Patrick missed the entirety of the 2019-2020 campaign due to a migraine disorder, but he's reportedly continued to improve in recent months, and the Flyers are clearly still holding out hope that he'll be able to contribute in some fashion next season. The second overall pick from the 2017 draft has picked up 26 goals and 61 points in 145 games through the first three years of his professional career.

According to general manager Chuck Fletcher, Patrick (head) is "living a mostly normal life" and is continuing to improve. He also noted the Flyers are counting on him playing at some point next season, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

EDGE Analysis

Patrick is a restricted free agent, so Fletcher's comments more or less confirm Philadelphia will be extending him a qualifying offer this offseason. The second overall pick from the 2017 draft missed the entirety of the 2019-20 campaign due to a migraine disorder, and although the Flyers have continually referenced the progress he's making in his recovery, he hasn't been able to practice let alone skate with the team in over a year. At this point there's no telling if the 21-year-old pivot will be available for next season's training camp.

Patrick (head) was left off the Flyers' training camp roster.

EDGE Analysis

Patrick hasn't played since April 2, 2019 due to his lingering migraine disorder and hasn't been cleared for contact. While the team has maintained he is trending in the right direction, the fact that he is unavailable to even skate with the team doesn't bode well for his availability heading into the 2020-21 campaign. If they haven't already, fantasy players in dynasty formats may want to consider dumping Nolan at this point.

Patrick (head) has yet to be cleared for contact, as general manager Chuck Fletcher told reporters, "Nolan continues to work out daily. He has not been cleared for contact."

EDGE Analysis

At this point, even with the league hiatus, it's hard to imagine Patrick will suit up for the Flyers if the NHL season resumes. Considering the center has barely reached the 30-point mark in his first two seasons, and hasn't played in a game in over a year (April 2, 2019, versus Dallas), fantasy owners awaiting his return may want to consider bailing on Patrick.