Overview
- Philadelphia placed the defenseman on IR retroactive to Jan. 6, triggering the seven-day minimum absence under NHL rules.
- Drysdale will miss at least the next two home games, with next Wednesday’s matchup in Buffalo the earliest possible return.
- He was injured on a blindside hit by Anaheim’s Ross Johnston, who received a five-minute major for interference and a game misconduct.
- Drysdale appeared motionless as a stretcher was brought out, then skated off with help and did not return in the 5-2 win over the Ducks.
- Noah Juulsen has moved into Drysdale’s spot alongside Emil Andrae, while the Flyers await further clarity on the injury’s severity.