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Michkov leads Flyers past Canadiens 6-4 in first game after Tortorella's firing

Matvei Michkov had two goals and an assist and the Philadelphia Flyers got off to fast start in their first game after coach John Tortorella’s morning firing, beating the Montreal...

9 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Likely for uptick in playing time Deslauriers was in the lineup for a fourth straight game in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Kraken.

Impact He's played in seven of 10 games since returning from an upper-body injury. The Flyers traded away forwards Andrei Kuzmenko and Scott Laughton at Friday's deadline, opening up more playing time in the bottom six for Deslauriers, though he's unlikely to do much with it. For the season, Deslauriers has just one assist over 14 games while adding 32 hits, 15 PIM and nine shots on net in a fourth-line role.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to return Deslauriers (upper body) will be back in the lineup versus Utah on Tuesday, Charlie O'Connor of PHLY Sports reports.

Impact Deslauriers' return to action comes as both Owen Tippett (upper body) and Rasmus Ristolainen (upper body) were ruled out for Tuesday's tilt. The Flyers will have to play without any emergency depth options unless Andrei Kuzmenko or Jakob Pelletier get their visas squared away prior to puck drop. For his part, Deslauriers figures to step into a bottom-six role against Utah.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes skating Deslauriers (upper body) skated before Monday's practice, Adam Kimelman of NHL.com reports.

Impact Deslauriers will miss his 36th straight game against New Jersey on Monday. He moved to injured reserve, retroactive to Nov. 9, in early December, and there haven't been many updates on his status. It remains unclear when he will be available to return to the lineup. Deslauriers has one assist, four shots on goal and 15 hits in seven appearances this season.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on injured reserve Deslauriers (upper body) was placed on injured reserve retroactive to Nov. 9 on Friday.

Impact Deslauriers has missed the last 11 games after he was injured Nov. 9 in Florida. The 33-year-old has one assist and 15 hits in seven games this season. Consider him day-to-day at this time.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Thursday Deslauriers (undisclosed) won't play Thursday versus the Panthers, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Impact Deslauriers hasn't been in the lineup often this season, so it may not be clear when he's ready to return if he doesn't get into game action. His next chance to play is Saturday in Boston.

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves practice early Wednesday Deslauriers left Wednesday's practice session early due to an undisclosed injury, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Impact Head coach John Tortorella said after Wednesday's practice that Deslauriers had something tighten up on him but didn't specify the nature or severity of the issue. It's not yet clear whether the 33-year-old Deslauriers will be available for Thursday's home game against the Panthers, but even if he's healthy, he isn't guaranteed to dress since he's frequently been scratched this year.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Frequent scratch this season Deslauriers was a healthy scratch for the ninth game in a row in Friday's 3-1 win over the Rangers.

Impact With how often head coach John Tortorella changes his lines, it's a surprise Deslauriers has been a scratch so often. The 33-year-old winger also sat the first five games of the year and a three-game span around the end of October. He has one assist, 15 hits and five PIM across seven outings, though he's the logical choice to enter the lineup when another forwards ends up the target of Tortorella's ire.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Secures first assist Deslauriers registered an assist and two hits in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Canadiens.

Impact Deslauriers saw a season-low 5:24 of ice time Sunday, though he's yet to exceed seven minutes in any of his four appearances. The 33-year-old is a rare pure enforcer, producing nine hits, five PIM and two shots on net so far. He's not guaranteed to stay in the lineup over Bobby Brink, but Deslauriers' usage is so minimal, he's not really an option in any fantasy format.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Deslauriers And Dylan McIlrath Go The Distance In Epic Heavyweight Bout

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Ryan Reaves And Nicolas Deslauriers Drop Their Gloves And Put On A Show At Centre-Ice

MARCH 19, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Drops gloves in loss Deslauriers picked up a fighting major during Saturday's loss to the Rangers.

Impact Deslauriers extended his point drought to 24 games, as he has just three points in 50 contests this season. His fantasy value comes in the form of his 77 PIM and 130 hits. However, he isn't on pace to catch last year's totals of 136 PIM and 306 hits.

FEBRUARY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers' Matt Rempe, Flyers' Nicolas Deslauriers get into lengthy NHL fight Saturday's New York Rangers-Philadelphia Flyers game featured a heavyweight fight between Matt Rempe and Nicolas Deslauriers.

FEBRUARY 24, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Rangers' Matt Rempe And Flyers' Nicolas Deslauriers Fire Up Crowd With Spirited Fight

FEBRUARY 24, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Maple Leafs' Simon Benoit Crushes Flyers' Cam York Before Fighting Nicolas Deslauriers

FEBRUARY 16, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Healthy scratched Deslauriers was a healthy scratch during Wednesday's shootout victory over Montreal.

Impact Deslauriers was held off the scoresheet for 13 consecutive contests prior to his move to the press box. He has just three points, all assists, in 39 games this season. Even when he returns to the lineup, his fantasy value is limited to his 41 PIM and 98 hits.

JANUARY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes assist Deslauriers recorded an assist and two hits in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Coyotes.

Impact Deslauriers went 14 games without a point, picking up 32 hits, 16 PIM and a minus-4 rating in that span. The 32-year-old has nonetheless been a fixture on the Flyers' fourth line this season, offering toughness with little in the way of offense. He's at three helpers, 68 hits, 30 PIM, 24 shots on net and a minus-5 rating through 26 outings overall.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Collects helper in win Deslauriers recorded an assist and five hits in Friday's 5-1 win over the Sabres.

Impact Deslauriers helped out on a Garnet Hathaway tally in the second period. With two helpers over his last three games, Deslauriers is making an impact on offense, though it's unwise to expect him to do that regularly. The 32-year-old winger is primarily a tough guy on the fourth line, as evidenced by his 34 hits and 14 PIM through 11 contests.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back-to-back fights Deslauriers picked up a fighting major in Saturday's 7-4 loss to Anaheim.

Impact Deslauriers had just two PIM throughout his first six outings, but he has picked up a fighting major in each of his past two contests. Fantasy managers rostering Deslauriers are seeking the more physical stats, such as PIM and hits, so the recent influx of PIM is likely a welcome change. He has 24 hits on the year, ranking him sixth in the league in that category.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bruins' A.J. Greer And Flyers' Nicolas Deslauriers Drop The Gloves In Spirited Bout

APRIL 10, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Rakell, Penguins beat Flyers 4-2 in Letang's 1,000th game

Rickard Rakell scored two goals and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-2

APRIL 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returning against Habs Deslauriers (upper body) will be in action versus the Canadiens on Tuesday, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Impact Deslauriersis currently stuck in a seven-game pointless streak dating back to March 5 versus the Red Wings. During his slump, the 32-year-old winger put just one shot on net. Given his offensive limitations, Deslauriers shouldn't be expected to offer much in the way of fantasy value moving forward.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Saturday Deslauriers (upper body) won't play Saturday versus Detroit, Adam Kimelman of NHL.com reports.

Impact Deslauriers missed Thursday's game against the Wild, the first contest he has missed all season. Deslauriers has five goals, six assists, 111 PIM and 269 hits in 70 games this season.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Deslauriers, Cates lead Flyers past Red Wings 3-1

Nicolas Deslauriers, Noah Cates and Scott Laughton scored goals for the Philadelphia Flyers and Carter Hart stopped 24 shots in a 3-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings

MARCH 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Provides shorthanded goal Deslaurier collected a shorthanded goal in the Flyers' 3-1 win over Detroit on Sunday.

Impact Deslaurier found the back of the net early in the second period to tie the game at 1-1. He has five goals and 11 points in 63 contests this season. Deslaurier entered Sunday's action averaging just 10:23 of ice time in 2022-23 and logged only 6:59 against the Red Wings. The 32-year-old's limited role will likely continue to prevent him from making frequent offensive contributions, but he does stand out in terms of PIM and hits with 99 and 239 respectively this season.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Michkov leads Flyers past Canadiens 6-4 in first game after Tortorella's firing

Rakell, Penguins beat Flyers 4-2 in Letang's 1,000th game

Deslauriers, Cates lead Flyers past Red Wings 3-1