Overview
- Dan Vladař left after the first period in Buffalo and did not return in a 5-2 loss to the Sabres.
- Philadelphia recalled Aleksei Kolosov from AHL Lehigh Valley and placed Bobby Brink on injured reserve retroactive to Jan. 6 to open a roster spot.
- The Flyers said Vladař will be re-evaluated, and team sources indicated they are waiting on test results to assess the injury’s severity.
- Reporting indicates Vladař will miss Thursday’s game in Pittsburgh, with Kolosov and Sam Ersson forming the interim goaltending tandem.
- Kolosov has shown improved AHL form this season with a 9-9-1 record, 2.54 goals-against average, .908 save percentage, and recent Player of the Week honors.