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Three-point effort in loss Foerster scored two goals, one on the power play, and added an even-strength assist in Sunday's 7-6 loss to the Penguins.

Impact After tying the game at 2-2 early in the second period, Foerster potted his second tally with just over three minutes left in the third to bring the Flyers within a goal, but the team couldn't find an equalizer before the final buzzer. It's Foerster's second two-goal performance in his last six games and his first three-point effort of the season, and the 22-year-old rookie is up to 13 goals and 25 points through 54 contests on the season.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Flyers host the Lightning following Foerster's 2-goal performance

The Philadelphia Flyers host the Tampa Bay Lightning after Tyson Foerster's two-goal game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in the Flyers' 7-6 loss

FEBRUARY 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set to play Saturday Foerster (lower body) is slated to return to the lineup Saturday, according to Anthony SanFilippo of Crossing Broad.

Impact Foerster missed the Flyers' previous four games. He has 10 goals and 21 points in 52 outings this campaign. Foerster is projected to serve on the second line and will likely see power-play ice time Saturday. His anticipated return corresponds with the Flyers likely being without Travis Konecny due to an undisclosed injury.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Practicing in full gear Foerster (lower body) is practicing in a regular jersey Friday, Bill Meltzer of NHL.com reports.

Impact Foerster has missed the last four games after he was injured blocking a shot versus Seattle on Feb. 10. The 22-year-old has 10 goals and 21 points in 52 games this season. He will likely play on the third line -- alongside Ryan Poehling and Noah Cates -- upon his return to the lineup.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Absence continues Foerster (lower body) is not expected to play Wednesday versus the Blackhawks, Jackie Spiegel of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Foerster's absence continues to linger -- this will be his fourth game in a row out of the lineup. The 22-year-old winger was reportedly close to a return last week, but it appears that was not accurate. His next chance to play is Saturday versus the Rangers.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Thursday Foerster (lower body) is not in the lineup for Saturday's Stadium Series game versus the Devils, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Impact Foerster will miss his third straight game with the injury. He was only expected to miss a few more days as of last Wednesday, so it's possible he is available for the Flyers' road game in Chicago on Wednesday. The Flyers will go with seven defensemen and 11 forwards in Saturday's game.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable for Thursday Foerster (lower body) is expected to miss a few more days, the Flyers report Wednesday.

Impact Foerster isn't expected to play Thursday versus Toronto, but he might still be an option for Saturday's game against New Jersey. He has 10 goals, 21 points, 22 PIM, 109 shots, 46 hits and 37 blocks in 52 contests this season. When Foerster is ready to return, he should serve in a middle-six capacity and receive power-play ice time.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Out Monday Foerster (lower body) will not play Monday against Arizona and the team is "hoping to have him back by the weekend."

Impact This news effectively rules out Foerster for Thursday's game in Toronto, as well. The 22-year-old was injured Saturday after blocking a shot in the third period against Seattle. He has 10 goals and 21 points through 52 games this season.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Monday Foerster (lower body) may not be available to play Monday versus the Coyotes after blocking a shot in Saturday's 3-2 win over Seattle, according to Adam Kimelman of NHL.com.

Impact Head coach John Tortorella isn't sure if Foerster will be ready to play in Monday's contest. The 22-year-old forward did not take part in the morning skate, which isn't an encouraging sign. Foerster, who has 10 goals and 21 points in 52 games this season, might be replaced by Olle Lycksell in the lineup versus Arizona.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Opens scoring in win Foerster scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 4-1 victory over Winnipeg.

Impact Foerster opened the scoring 3:37 into the first period, directing a feed from Ryan Poehling past Laurent Brossoit on the rush to give the Flyers an early 1-0 lead. The 22-year-old Foerster is up to 10 goals in his first full NHL season, with five coming in his last 11 games. He's up to 21 points overall through 51 games in a bottom-six role this season.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Supplies only offense in loss Foerster scored two goals in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Bruins.

Impact He got the Flyers on the board late in the second period before adding another tally in the third, but his team was already in a 5-0 hole. It was Foerster's first multi-point performance since Dec. 2, and on the second the 2020 first-round pick has nine goals and 20 points through 49 games in his first full NHL season.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

1/27 PHI vs. BOS Postgame: Tyson Foerster

JANUARY 27 • YOUTUBE

Earns assist in win Foerster added an assist during Wednesday's shootout win against the Canadiens.

Impact After a four-game point drought, Foerster has assists in two of his last three outings. The rookie has 16 points in 40 games this season, notching six points on the power play. He's earning a respectable amount of ice time, averaging 16:57 per game, with 2:44 on the man advantage.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Adds power-play apple Foerster earned a power-play assist in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Canucks.

Impact Nabbed by the Flyers with the 23rd overall pick from 2020, Foerster continues to sharpen his game at the top level. The 21-year-old has five goals and eight assists -- including four points on the man advantage -- through 32 contests. Unlike last year, Foerster hasn't required any seasoning with the AHL's Phantoms.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes assist Foerster logged an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Avalanche.

Impact Foerster saw a four-game point streak end Thursday in Arizona, but it didn't take him long to find another point. He helped out on Travis Konecny's first goal Saturday. Foerster has adjusted fairly well to his first NHL campaign, racking up 11 points, 55 shots on net, 20 hits, 16 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating through 26 appearances. The 21-year-old winger should continue to see top-six minutes. He has not posted a minus rating since Nov. 4.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scoring streak reaches four games Foerster found the back of the net in a 2-1 overtime win over Pittsburgh on Monday.

Impact That marker extended Foerster's scoring streak to four games, giving him four goals and six points over that span. The 21-year-old hadn't accomplished much offensively going into this hot streak, supplying just a goal and four points over his first 20 contests this campaign. Taken with the No. 23 overall pick in the 2020 NHL Draft, Foerster has significant offensive upside, so this recent stretch might just be a taste of what he'll provide in the long run. It helps that the Flyers are deploying him on their first line and top power-play unit.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

12/4 PHI vs. PIT Postgame: Tyson Foerster

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Three-game, five-point streak Foerster scored a goal and added an assist Saturday in a 4-3 shootout win over Pittsburgh.

Impact Foerster scored on a snap shot from the left circle at 13:52 of the third to push the Flyers up 3-2. He's on a three-game, five-point streak that includes three goals, including two on the power play. Foerster is earning the confidence of coach John Tortorella, at least in the short term. That will increase his ice time and opportunity.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

12/2 PHI vs. PIT Postgame: Tyson Foerster

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Gets only goal in shootout Foerster scored the only goal of the shootout in a 1-0 win over the Islanders on Saturday.

Impact The pride of Alliston, Ontario beat Ilya Sorokin glove side in the fourth round of the shootout to secure the win. Foerster has carved out a permanent gig with the Flyers at just 21, and he has put up one goal and three assists in 20 games so far.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

11/25 PHI vs. NYI Postgame: Tyson Foerster

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Flyers praise Tyson Foerster's turnaround while he remains confident in scoring ability Tyson Foerster has one goal this season but knows more will come as he continues to do the right things.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Gets on scoresheet with helper Foerster notched an assist, three shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 6-3 win over the Ducks.

Impact Foerster helped out on Cam Atkinson's first-period marker. The assist snapped a six-game point drought for Foerster, who has maintained a top-six role despite the scoring slump. The 21-year-old winger is up to three helpers, 28 shots on net, a plus-3 rating, eight hits, seven blocked shots and four PIM through 13 contests this season.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bags helper in win Foerster notched an assist against the Wild on Thursday.

Impact Foerster has picked up two assists in six games this season, including one with the man advantage. Still, the 21-year-old winger has yet to tickle the twine despite slotting into a top-six role and averaging 2:32 of ice time with the man advantage. With just three more outings, Foerster will exceed his games played total from last season as he cements himself as a full-time NHL player.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

10/14 PHI @ OTT Postgame: Tyson Foerster

OCTOBER 15, 2023 • YOUTUBE

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Flyers host the Lightning following Foerster's 2-goal performance