Neuvirth leaves game vs. Rangers with lower-body injury

The Philadelphia Flyers could be dealing with quite an issue between the pipes, as goaltender Michal Neuvirth left Sunday's game versus the New York Rangers after the first period with a lower-body injury and was unable to return.

He was replaced by backup Alex Lyon as Brian Elliott, the Flyers' other starter, is unavailable for five-to-six weeks after undergoing core muscle surgery, the team announced Tuesday.

Entering Sunday's game, Neuvirth had posted a record of 8-7-3 with a .919 save percentage in 20 appearances.