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Flyers Activate Jamie Drysdale From IR for Return vs. Sabres

His nine-day layoff after a Jan. 5 high hit coincided with three straight Flyers losses.

Overview

  • Philadelphia activated the 23-year-old defenseman Wednesday, and he is expected to play tonight against Buffalo.
  • The roster move followed the assignment of Adam Ginning to AHL Lehigh Valley on Tuesday.
  • Drysdale’s injury occurred Jan. 5 against Anaheim on a high, off‑puck hit from Ross Johnston.
  • He has 18 points (3 goals, 15 assists) in 41 games with a +1 rating and is averaging 21:12 of ice time.
  • Coach Rick Tocchet plans to pair Drysdale with Cam York as the Flyers debut new defensive combinations.