Coach John Tortorella told Kevin Kurz of The Athletic on Tuesday that Ristolainen (undisclosed) suffered a setback in his recovery.

EDGE Analysis

Ristolainen doesn't have a timetable in place for his return to the lineup. He hasn't played yet during the 2023-24 campaign because of an injury he sustained during the preseason.

Ristolainen (undisclosed) will not be available against Columbus on Thursday, Charlie O'Connor of PHLY Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ristolainen will remain on injured reserve for at least one more contest after being originally considered a game-time decision to face the Blue Jackets. With Risto on the shelf, Travis Sanheim should see increased minutes Thursay, including opportunities with the man advantage.

Ristolainen (undisclosed) is currently on injured reserve, but he could still play in Thursday's season opener versus Columbus, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ristolainen was on the ice for practice Tuesday, indicating there's still a decent chance he'll be activated off IR in advance of Thursday's matchup with the Blue Jackets. Ristolainen collected 20 points through 74 contests last campaign.

Ristolainen (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Ristolainen was back at practice over the weekend but he'll miss at least three games to start the regular season. Without him on the Opening Night roster, both Emil Andrae and Egor Zamula will stay at the top level. Ristolainen had 20 points in 74 games last season.

Ristolainen (undisclosed) took part in Saturday's practice, per Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia.

EDGE Analysis

Ristolainen sat out Thursday's preseason finale against the Islanders for precautionary reasons. It appears as though he will be good to go for Opening Night versus Columbus this Thursday. Ristolainen supplied 20 points, 86 shots on goal, 142 blocked shots and 162 hits in 74 games last season.

Ristolainen is dealing with a minor undisclosed injury and will not play Thursday versus the Islanders, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

EDGE Analysis

With this being the Flyers' last preseason game, there's little point in risking a more significant injury. Ristolainen figures to fill a bottom-four role in 2023-24, and he could also see some power-play time.

Ristolainen (upper body) will return to the lineup Tuesday versus the Blues, Charlie O'Connor of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ristolainen missed Sunday's game versus the Penguins, but he was able to draw back in after going through warmups. The Flyers will dress seven defensemen Tuesday with Ronnie Attard in the lineup, which should allow head coach John Tortorella to alleviate Ristolainen's workload.

Ristolainen (upper body) will be a game-time decision Tuesday versus St. Louis, Giana Han of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ristolainen, who sat out Sunday's 4-2 loss to Pittsburgh, has registered 18 points, 134 blocked shots and 144 hits in 68 contests this campaign. If he is able to play, Philadelphia is expected to dress seven defensemen.

Ristolainen (upper body) is not in Sunday's lineup against the Penguins, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ristolainen appears to be dealing with a minor injury and is currently considered day-to-day. The 28-year-old has 18 points in 68 games this season, including four over his last five appearances. Both Justin Braun and Kieffer Bellows will suit up Sunday.

Ristolainen collected an assist during Saturday's win over Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

With the assist, Ristolainen has points in back-to-back contests. After an abysmal start to the season where he was held pointless for the first 27 games, he has climbed up to three goals and 16 points through 65 games.