Flyers' Vladar day-to-day, 'dodged a bullet' with upper-body injury

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 09: Dan Vladar #80 of the Philadelphia Flyers tends goal against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game Four of the Second Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Xfinity Mobile Arena on May 9, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Len Redkoles / National Hockey League / Getty

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Dan Vladar is day-to-day after sustaining an upper-body injury during Tuesday's preseason game against the Boston Bruins, head coach Rick Tocchet said, according to The Hockey News' Siobhan Nolan.

Vladar "dodged a bullet" and is in good spirits, Tocchet said Wednesday.

The Czech netminder appeared to favor his right arm after a collision in front of the net.

The Flyers signed Vladar to a five-year, $27.5-million extension this offseason after he enjoyed a career year with a .906 save percentage in 52 appearances in 2025-26. He was excellent in the playoffs, recording a .922 save percentage in 10 games while helping the Flyers reach the second round.

Philadelphia's goalie depth behind Vladar includes offseason acquisition Joseph Woll and Aleksei Kolosov.

XRedditFacebookWhatsAppEmailSMS

More Stories