RASMUS RISTOLAINEN NEWS

Heading out on road trip Ristolainen (triceps) will join the Flyers on their upcoming four-game road trip and is close to returning to action, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports Saturday.

Impact Ristolainen will sit out Saturday's home game against the Hurricanes and will accompany the team when they are in Carolina on Sunday. Ristolainen has yet to play this season after undergoing surgery in late March on his second triceps tendon rupture.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Practicing Saturday Ristolainen (triceps) is in a non-contact jersey at practice Saturday, according to Charlie O'Connor of PHLY Sports.

Impact Ristolainen is participating in his first full practice of the season as he has yet to play a game. The 31-year-old is expected to play his first game of the season by the end of the month and will likely be a top-four defenseman upon his return.

DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Needs at least one more week Ristolainen (triceps) will miss at least another week, according to Kevin Kurz of The Athletic on Wednesday.

Impact Head coach Rick Tocchet did also add that Ristolainen should be back within a month, so while that's the timetable with quite the range, it's at least something. Ristolainen hasn't played yet this season due to the injury. The 31-year-old will likely serve in a top-four capacity once he's healthy, and his return would make it harder for Noah Juulsen to feature in the lineup with any regularity.

DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Flyers Offer Injury Updates for Bonk and Ristolainen - Flyers Nation Philadelphia Flyers GM Daniel Brière provided an official update on injured defensemen Rasmus Ristolainen and Oliver Bonk on Monday. Flyers...

OCTOBER 29 • FLYERSNATION.COM

Still 4-6 week from returning Ristolainen (triceps) remains 4-6 weeks from returning to the lineup, Charlie O'Connor of PHLY Sports reports Monday.

Impact Ristolainen's timeline likely means he will get back into the lineup in early December. The 31-year-old blueliner has already missed eight games to start the year. Noah Juulsen and Adam Ginning figure to continue seeing plenty of work on the third pairing while Ristolainen is on the shelf.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Scheduled for IR stint Ristolainen (triceps) landed on injured reserve Monday, according to PuckPedia.

Impact Ristolainen was inevitably going to be placed on injured reserve due to his long-term triceps injury, and that move has come on the eve of the 2025-26 NHL regular season. The veteran blueliner will likely not suit up for the Flyers until sometime in November. Ristolainen fell just shy of the 20-point mark last year, recording four goals and 15 helpers over 63 appearances.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Flyers' Rasmus Ristolainen to Miss Beginning of 2025-26 Season - Flyers Nation Philadelphia Flyers general manager Daniel Brière has confirmed that defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen is expected to miss the start of the 2025...

SEPTEMBER 17 • FLYERSNATION.COM

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SEPTEMBER 16 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Still working way back from injury Ristolainen (right triceps tendon) is working his way back to full strength and will aim to join the team sometime during the first 1-2 months of the 2025-26 season, Charlie O'Conn...

Impact Ristolainen underwent surgery in late March for a second triceps tendon rupture. Considering the Flyers are unlikely to be contenders this season, they have no reason to rush the 30-year-old defenseman back into game action. While Ristolainen continues his recovery, Emil Andrae will likely receive consistent playing time on the third pairing to start the year.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes skating Ristolainen (right triceps tendon) was on ice Thursday in a non-contact jersey, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Impact Ristolainen underwent surgery on March 26 and the timetable for recovery at that time was at least six months. If he is on schedule, Ristolainen could be back for the start of the regular season, though the Flyers won't rush the process. Ristolainen had four goals, 15 assists, 97 hits and 94 blocked shots across 63 regular-season games with the Flyers in 2024-25.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 24 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

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APRIL 24 • DEADSPIN.COM

Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen to miss training camp after right triceps surgery Ristolainen, who also underwent right triceps surgery last season, is expected to be out six months.

APRIL 24 • INQUIRER.COM

Out six months Ristolainen will miss six months after undergoing successful right triceps tendon surgery March 26.

Impact The Flyers stated Thursday that Ristolainen is slated to miss training camp, but he is expected to make a full recovery. The defenseman missed the final 16 games of the regular season, finishing with four goals, 15 assists, 97 hits and 94 blocked shots across 63 regular-season appearances.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

May miss start of 2025-26 Ristolainen could miss the beginning of the 2025-26 season after undergoing surgery on his triceps, according to Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia on Saturday.

Impact Ristolainen missed the final 16 games of the 2024-25 regular season. He also dealt with the same injury in 2023-24 while making only 31 appearances. Ristolainen had four goals, 19 points, 100 shots on net, 94 blocked shots and 97 hits in 63 outings during the 2024-25 campaign.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Ex-Sabres Defender Expected To Be Done For The Season While speaking to reporters, including NBC Sports Philadelphia's Jordan Hall, Philadelphia Flyers interim head coach Brad Shaw shared that f...

MARCH 31 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Not expected back Ristolainen (upper body) is not expected to return this season, according to interim head coach Brad Shaw, Charlie O'Connor of PHLY Sports reports Monday.

Impact Ristolainen has already missed the last nine games due to his upper-body issue and now will have to wait until next season to get back into the lineup. Unfortunately for the 30-year-old blueliner, he will come one point shy of reaching the 20-point threshold, missing that mark for the fourth time in the last five years.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 21 • Associated Press

Rasmus Ristolainen Injury Adds to Growing Concern Around Flyers Rasmus Ristolainen, suddenly week-to-week with an upper-body injury, has played more than 70 games in a season just once since joining the P...

MARCH 21 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen 'week-to-week' with upper-body injury Ristolainen, who has been one of the team's most consistent defensemen this season, has not played since March 11.

MARCH 21 • INQUIRER.COM

Set to miss more time Head coach John Tortorella said Thursday that he doesn't expect Ristolainen (upper body) to return anytime soon, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports.

Impact Ristolainen has missed the last three games due to his upper-body injury and doesn't yet have a timetable to return, but it sounds as though he'll miss several more matchups, including Thursday's game against the Capitals. Egor Zamula will likely remain in the lineup while Ristolainen is sidelined.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Won't suit up Monday Ristolainen (upper body) will not be in the lineup Monday against the Lightning, according to the NHL media site.

Impact Ristolainen will miss his third consecutive contest, and it's unclear if he's with the team on its five-game road trip, which begins Monday. Philadelphia will face Washington on Thursday.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Out with upper-body injury Ristolainen (upper body) is doubtful Saturday against the Hurricanes.

Impact Ristolainen missed Thursday's game with the injury. He has four goals and 19 points in 63 games this season. Egor Zamula replaced Ristolainen on Thursday and will likely remain in the lineup Saturday.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Thursday Ristolainen is "banged up" and will not play versus Tampa Bay on Thursday, per Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia.

Impact Ristolainen has four goals, 15 assists, 97 hits and 94 blocked shots over 63 contests this season. He was pointless in his last six games. Look for Egor Zamula to enter the lineup for Ristolainen against the Lightning.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Thursday Ristolainen is "banged up" and will not play versus Tampa Bay on Thursday, per Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia.

Impact Ristolainen has four goals, 15 assists, 97 hits and 94 blocked shots over 63 contests this season. He was pointless in his last six games. Look for Egor Zamula to enter the lineup for Ristolainen against the Lightning.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE