Ristolainen will miss six months after undergoing successful right triceps tendon surgery March 26.

EDGE Analysis

The Flyers stated Thursday that Ristolainen is slated to miss training camp, but he is expected to make a full recovery. The defenseman missed the final 16 games of the regular season, finishing with four goals, 15 assists, 97 hits and 94 blocked shots across 63 regular-season appearances.

Ristolainen could miss the beginning of the 2025-26 season after undergoing surgery on his triceps, according to Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Ristolainen missed the final 16 games of the 2024-25 regular season. He also dealt with the same injury in 2023-24 while making only 31 appearances. Ristolainen had four goals, 19 points, 100 shots on net, 94 blocked shots and 97 hits in 63 outings during the 2024-25 campaign.

Ristolainen (upper body) is not expected to return this season, according to interim head coach Brad Shaw, Charlie O'Connor of PHLY Sports reports Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Ristolainen has already missed the last nine games due to his upper-body issue and now will have to wait until next season to get back into the lineup. Unfortunately for the 30-year-old blueliner, he will come one point shy of reaching the 20-point threshold, missing that mark for the fourth time in the last five years.

Head coach John Tortorella said Thursday that he doesn't expect Ristolainen (upper body) to return anytime soon, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ristolainen has missed the last three games due to his upper-body injury and doesn't yet have a timetable to return, but it sounds as though he'll miss several more matchups, including Thursday's game against the Capitals. He's officially labeled as week-to-week by the Flyers. Egor Zamula will likely remain in the lineup while Ristolainen is sidelined.

Ristolainen (upper body) will not be in the lineup Monday against the Lightning, according to the NHL media site.

EDGE Analysis

Ristolainen will miss his third consecutive contest, and it's unclear if he's with the team on its five-game road trip, which begins Monday. Philadelphia will face Washington on Thursday.

Ristolainen (upper body) is doubtful Saturday against the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

Ristolainen missed Thursday's game against the Lightning with the injury. He has four goals and 19 points in 63 games this season. Egor Zamula replaced Ristolainen on Thursday and will likely remain in the lineup Saturday.

Ristolainen is "banged up" and will not play versus Tampa Bay on Thursday, per Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia.

EDGE Analysis

Ristolainen has four goals, 15 assists, 97 hits and 94 blocked shots over 63 contests this season. He was pointless in his last six games. Look for Egor Zamula to enter the lineup for Ristolainen against the Lightning.

Ristolainen scored a goal in Tuesday's 6-1 win over the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

Ristolainen has three points over his last two games. That's fantastic production, but it is unlikely to last in the long run, as the 30-year-old defenseman will likely have to put some focus on defense again. He's having a reliable campaign, earning four goals, 14 assists, 86 hits, 86 blocked shots, 78 shots on net and a plus-5 rating across 56 appearances. He's also been involved on the power play lately, giving him a bit more appeal in fantasy.

Ristolainen had a goal and an assist Saturday in a 6-3 win over Edmonton.

EDGE Analysis

He scored an empty-net goal, and his helper came on the power play. Ristolainen hadn't played since Feb. 2, missing three games before the 4 Nations Face-Off break due to injury. He is mostly a depth option in specialty leagues because his 17 points in 55 games aren't noteworthy, but his 85 hits and 85 blocks could help in deeper formats.

Ristolainen (upper body) is set to play Saturday versus the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

Ristolainen missed three games and was also held out of the 4 Nations Face-Off for Finland. The 30-year-old blueliner should be ready to play a defensive role in the bottom four upon his return. Ristolainen has had a fairly strong year with 15 points, 85 blocked shots, 83 hits and 74 shots on net through 54 outings this season.