Brown (upper body) will return to the lineup Saturday against the Rangers, Charlie O'Connor of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brown sat out Thursday's game in New Jersey with an upper-body issue. He will replace Kevin Hayes, who is likely being benched by coach John Tortorella. Brown has a goal and an assist in 12 games this season.

Brown will miss Thursday's game against New Jersey because of an upper-body injury, Olivia Reiner of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brown has a goal and two points in 12 games this season. When he's healthy, he'll probably resume serving in a bottom-six capacity.

Brown generated an assist during Monday's win over Colorado.

EDGE Analysis

It was Brown's first assist of the season. He's only appeared in eight games, scoring one goal and one assist. Brown has posted 13 shots, 22 hits, and 12 blocks, giving him the slightest bit of value in the deepest of leagues.

Brown scored a goal and registered two shots and three hits during Wednesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the host Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

In the right place, Brown was credited with a second-period, go-ahead goal Wednesday. It was the 30-year-old center's first in four NHL outings this season. Positioned near the net while Ivan Provorov attempted a spinning backhander from the right face-off circle, Brown scored when the puck inadvertently ricocheted off his skate. Brown, who scored his first goal since connecting against the Blues on March 24, has yet to appear in more than 44 games during any of his seven NHL seasons.

Brown (back) has been activated from injured reserve, according to Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia.

EDGE Analysis

Brown underwent offseason back surgery and was sent to AHL Lehigh Valley on Monday before being recalled Thursday. Brown had four goals and five assists with 100 hits in 44 games last season and should serve as a bottom-six forward for the Flyers going forward.

Brown (back) was loaned to AHL Lehigh Valley on Monday for a conditioning assignment.

EDGE Analysis

Brown hasn't played yet this year following offseason back surgery. He will finally get to see some game action in the minors. Brown posted nine points, 51 shots on goal, 36 blocks and 100 hits in 44 games with the Flyers during the 2021-22 campaign.

Brown (back) was placed on long-term injured reserve Monday, per CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

Brown is still considered week-to-week after undergoing back surgery this offseason. The 30-year-old scored nine points through 44 appearances last season.

Brown is considered week-to-week after undergoing back surgery, Giana Han of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

At this point it isn't clear if Brown is in danger of missing Opening Night. The 30-year-old forward notched nine points through 44 top-level appearances last season.

Brown won't be in the lineup versus the Rangers on Wednesday and is likely done for the season, Sam Carchidi of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brown has managed just one goal and two assists in his last 19 contests, so few fantasy players will likely be impacted by his absence. The 29-year-old center has played more games this year than his previous five NHL campaigns combined. Still, the Michigan native's limited offensive upside figures to prevent him from offering more than low-end fantasy value.

Brown picked up an assist during Saturday's loss to Toronto.

EDGE Analysis

Brown has four goals and four assists in 39 appearances this season. Playing on the fourth line with no power-play minutes keeps Brown's fantasy value limited to the deepest of leagues.