If the Philadelphia Flyers need a pick-me-up following their 5-0 loss to the Montreal Canadiens on Friday, this should do it.
Oskar Lindblom took the ice Sunday for the first time since finishing the required quarantine period after arriving in Toronto for the NHL's return to play.
The content guaranteed to brighten your morning. ☀️ #AnytimeAnywhere | @oskarlindblom pic.twitter.com/GFLJafgRy7
— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) August 16, 2020
The team showed its support for Lindblom with a prolonged stick-tap tribute as he led the stretch after their morning skate.
No words are necessary. #AnytimeAnywhere | @oskarlindblom pic.twitter.com/EyJxL5i5DM
— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) August 16, 2020
After the session, Flyers head coach Alain Vigneault shed light on how much Lindblom's presence resonated with the club.
Alain Vigneault says Flyers coaches were practically in tears as the scene of Oskar Lindblom leading the stretch at morning skate played out. "With everything he's been through [with cancer] and all the different stages, it was very emotional."
— Eric Engels (@EricEngels) August 16, 2020
Lindblom hasn't played since being diagnosed with cancer in December, but the Flyers included him on their postseason roster in late July.
The forward - who celebrated his 24th birthday Saturday - rang the bell on July 2, signifying the end of his treatments.
Back with the boys. 😁#AnytimeAnywhere | @oskarlindblom pic.twitter.com/pEvDe8w2MB
— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) August 16, 2020
In late June, Lindblom practiced with the team for the first time since his diagnosis.
