Patrick (upper body) is expected to play against the Devils on Saturday since he took pregame warmups, Adam Kimelman of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Patrick returns from a three-game absence. While it's nice to see that he didn't have to experience a prolonged injury layoff, the Flyers and fantasy owners alike need to see much more from the 2017 second overall draft pick. He's been entirely held in check offensively and went minus-5 through his first four games this season.

Patrick (upper body) has a "decent chance" of playing Saturday afternoon against the Devils, Sam Carchidi of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Carchidi cautions that we won't learn of Patrick's official status until pregame warmups, but he did say the second-year pivot would play Monday against the Avalanche if not in the upcoming matinee. Expect an update on Patrick when the Flyers take to the ice for pre-game preparations.

Patrick (upper body) will not be in the lineup against the Blue Jackets on Thursday, Sam Carchidi of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Patrick will miss his third straight game due to the upper-body issue he sustained Oct. 10 versus the Senators. Once given the green light, the center will no doubt be eager to earn his first point of the 2018-19 campaign and should return to a top-six role that includes power-play minutes.

Patrick (upper body) was on the ice for morning skate Tuesday, and there's a chance the second-year forward will play in Thursday's road game against the Blue Jackets, Dave Isaac of the Courier Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Patrick was given a recovery timetable of 7-for-10 days -- he's currently on the short side of that estimate, which shows that his injury may not be as bad as initially feared. The center won't play Tuesday against the Panthers, so leave him on the fantasy pine until he's cleared for action.

Patrick (upper body) will be out for 7-to-10 days with the injury he sustained in Wednesday's game against the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

The 2017 second overall draft owns a minus-5 rating without any points through four games and 11:49 of average ice time.

Patrick suffered an upper-body injury in Wednesday's game against the Senators and will not return to action.

EDGE Analysis

Per Chris Therien of the Flyers' official site, a stick to the face may have been the culprit leading to his absence from the remainder of Wednesday's affair. His next opportunity to return to the lineup arrives Saturday against the Golden Knights.

Patrick has zero points and a minus-3 rating in the first two games of 2018-19.

EDGE Analysis

His linemates connected for a goal in the season opener, but Patrick wasn't involved on that play. On Saturday, the Flyers didn't play well defensively overall, and Patrick posted a minus-2 rating. However, owners shouldn't be too concerned. For one, it's only two games, and secondly, Patrick got off to a slow start last season too. Once he gets going, he is expected to have a breakout season as the Flyers second-line center.

Patrick had an assist during a 5-1 Game 3 loss Sunday to Pittsburgh.

EDGE Analysis

In the opening minutes Patrick almost lit the lamp for the second straight game, using his speed to create a breakaway and put on a nice move, but just couldn't elevate the puck over Matt Murray's glove. The 19-year-old has looked sharp thus far in his first postseason, and Patrick has continued coming out with the first power-play unit. With the chippy series bringing out plenty of minor penalties Patrick is averaging an extreme 5:46 of time with the man advantage per game, and as he's also centering the second line with Jakub Voracek and Oskar Lindblom, he should continue finding himself in advantageous offensive situations throughout the first round.

Patrick scored two power-play goals and added an assist during Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

Patrick has found the back of the net in consecutive games and is up to a respectable four goals, seven assists and 33 shots through his past 16 outings. It's been a bit of a disappointing rookie season for the No. 2 overall selection from the 2017 NHL Draft, but finishing the campaign strong is encouraging for both his 2018-19 and long-term outlook.

Patrick scored a goal and added an assist in Saturday's 7-6 shootout loss to the Lightning.

EDGE Analysis

The 19-year-old is now in double digits in both goals (20) and assists (10). Patrick does have four points, including three goals, in his last five games. His adjustment to NHL hockey has been slow, but he remains a solid keeper option.