Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen out at least two weeks with hand injury
The gist
The Philadelphia Flyers placed veteran defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen on injured reserve after he re-aggravated a hand injury.
The team sits at 3-7-4, fourth-worst in the NHL, as problems mount.
How it unfolded
- Oct 3, 2026Rasmus Ristolainen last played for the Flyers, against the Carolina Hurricanes.
- Oct 8, 2026Travis Konecny has been out for the Flyers since this date.
- Oct 24, 2026Ristolainen returned to the lineup against the Anaheim Ducks, but the Flyers blew a 2-0 and 3-2 lead and lost 5-4 in regulation.