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.

Ristolainen (upper body) won't participate in the 4 Nations Face-Off.

EDGE Analysis

Ristolainen has missed the last three games and will aim to recover during the break. He has generated two goals, 15 points, 74 shots on net, 85 blocked shots and 83 hits through 54 appearances this season. Ottawa's Nikolas Matinpalo will replace Ristolainen on Finland's roster at the tournament.

Ristolainen (upper body) won't play against Pittsburgh on Saturday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

EDGE Analysis

Ristolainen will miss his third straight game but could still represent Finland in the 4 Nations Face-Off. He has registered two goals, 15 points, 74 shots on net, 85 blocked shots and 83 hits through 54 appearances this season.

Ristolainen (upper body) will be a game-time decision versus Pittsburgh on Saturday, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ristolainen could be an option, according to coach John Tortorella. He has missed two games due to the injury and will have an extra two weeks off for the 4 Nations Face-Off break should he not play Saturday. Ristolainen has two goals, 13 assists, 83 hits and 85 blocked shots in 54 outings this season.

Ristolainen (upper body) won't play Thursday versus the Capitals, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ristolainen will miss a second game due to the injury. He was deemed a game-time decision for Thursday, so it's possible he could be cleared to suit up Saturday against the Penguins.

Ristolainen (upper body) will be a game-time decision for Thursday's game against the Capitals, Adam Kimelman of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ristolainen didn't participate in Thursday's morning skate, but head coach John Tortorella said that it's possible the 30-year-old plays against the Capitals on Thursday or Saturday against the Penguins. Over 16 appearances since the start of the calendar year, Ristolainen has recorded a goal, five assists, 28 blocked shots, 23 hits, eight PIM and a plus-4 rating while averaging 20:51 of ice time.

Ristolainen (upper body) will not be in action versus Utah on Tuesday, Charlie O'Connor of PHLY Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

At this point, Ristolainen has to be considered questionable at best ahead of Thursday's matchup with Washington. The blueliner has scored just once in his last 46 appearances while also recording a meager two assists in his previous six outings. While the Finn should be capable of reaching the 20-point threshold this year, it seems the days of Ristolainen being a 40-point producer are long gone.

Ristolainen (upper body) is day-to-day ahead of Tuesday's matchup against Utah, Charlie O'Connor of PHLY Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ristolainen's injury does not seem serious, but it's unclear if he will be ready to play versus Utah on Tuesday. The 30-year-old defender has two goals, 15 points, 74 shots on net, 85 blocked shots and 83 hits through 54 appearances this season. Philadelphia dressed seven defensemen and 11 forwards in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Colorado because Nicolas Deslauriers (upper body), Andrei Kuzmenko (not injury related), Jakob Pelletier (not injury related), Owen Tippett (undisclosed) and Ryan Poehling (upper body) were unavailable. It's unclear if any of them will play in Tuesday's matchup, and roster space is scarce.

Ristolainen (undisclosed) missed the third period of Philadelphia's 2-0 loss to Colorado, per Charlie O'Connor of PHLY Sports.

EDGE Analysis

Ristolainen was dealing with soreness before the game, but it's not clear if that's the cause of his exit from Sunday's clash. He had two goals, 15 points, 12 PIM, 83 hits and 84 blocks in 53 appearances with the Flyers before the loss to the Avalanche. If he isn't available for Tuesday's game against Utah, then the Flyers might shift to dressing six defensemen after utilizing seven Sunday.