Ristolainen (undisclosed) will not play Thursday against New Jersey, according to Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia.

EDGE Analysis

Ristolainen left practice early Wednesday with an undisclosed injury and wasn't on the ice for Thursday's morning skate. Nick Seeler will replace Ristolainen in the lineup Thursday versus the Devils.

Ristolainen left Wednesday's practice session early with an undisclosed injury, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

EDGE Analysis

Coach John Tortorella didn't have an update on Ristolainen's status following practice, raising doubts regarding his availability for the season opener versus New Jersey on Thursday. If Ristolainen does miss out, it would likely open a lineup spot for Nick Seeler, while Travis Sanheim could be moved into a power-play role.

Ristolainen (upper body) will participate in Friday's intrasquad scrimmage, Bill Meltzer of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ristolainen's disappointing 2021-22 ended early with just 16 points in 66 contests. The 27-year-old defenseman will likely see his role further reduced with the presence of Tony DeAngelo as the Flyers' new power-play quarterback in 2022-23, so Ristolainen is a fade in nearly all fantasy formats.

Ristolainen (upper body) won't return this season, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

EDGE Analysis

Although Ristolainen won't be available for the final four games of the campaign, at this point there's no reason to believe he won't be ready for next season's training camp. He'll finish the year having picked up 16 points and a whopping 230 hits through 66 contests.

Ristolainen (upper body) is considered out indefinitely, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Flyers are hopeful Ristolainen will be able to return before the end of the season, but it's safe to assume he'll miss a handful of contests at a minimum. The 27-year-old defender has picked up 16 points, 230 hits and 125 blocks through 66 games this campaign.

Ristolainen will be sidelined versus the Rangers on Wednesday with an upper-body injury.

EDGE Analysis

Ristolainen is bogged down in a 13-game pointless streak during which he has registered 36 hits, 25 blocks and 19 shots while averaging 21:14 of ice time. With the 27-year-old netminder sidelined, the Flyers recalled Egor Zamula from the minors in order to fill out the lineup against New York.

Ristolainen finalized a five-year, $25.5 million extension with Philadelphia on Thursday, per Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia.

EDGE Analysis

Ristolainen has averaged 21:22 of ice time, delivered 177 hits, blocked 90 shots, distributed 11 assists and lit the lamp twice over 49 appearances this season. The 27-year-old's new contract carries an annual value of $5.1 million,

Ristolainen (upper body) will participate in Monday's game against Carolina, Charlie O'Connor of The Athletic reports Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Ristolainen has missed the last three games while dealing with an upper-body injury. The 27-year-old has averaged 21:05 of ice time and generated 11 points over 42 appearances this season.

Ristolainen (upper body) will not participate in Thursday's game against Washington, per Bill Meltzer of NHL.com.

EDGE Analysis

Ristolainen has yet to surpass the seven-day minimum absence that came with his placement on injured reserve. The 27-year-old is eligible to return beginning with Monday's game against Carolina. Over his last five appearances, he averaged 21:07 of ice time and registered one assist.

Ristolainen (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

The 27-year-old defenseman will not be available for Tuesday's tilt with Pittsburgh and his current timeline is still unknown. He could be ready to return as early as Feb. 21 against Carolina, but more information should be available before that. He has 11 points and a minus-12 rating this season.