{"id":429229,"date":"2026-01-26T18:00:16","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T18:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/429229\/"},"modified":"2026-01-26T18:00:16","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T18:00:16","slug":"philadelphia-flyers-week-ahead-schedule-storylines-key-matchups-injury-report-and-more-the-hockey-writers-philadelphia-flyers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/429229\/","title":{"rendered":"Philadelphia Flyers Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines \u2013 Key Matchups, Injury Report, and More – The Hockey Writers – Philadelphia Flyers"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Philadelphia Flyers<\/a> have a 24\u201317\u20139 record in the 2025\u201326 season, sitting just two points out of third place in the Metropolitan Division. Below, you\u2019ll find the team\u2019s schedule and key storylines for the week ahead.<\/p>\n

Flyers Back in the Playoff Mix, Face Pivotal Week Ahead<\/p>\n

The Flyers previously lost six games in a row, and five in regulation. After being in a playoff spot for most of the season, they lost ground and dropped to as low as 12th in the Eastern Conference. Fortunately, a 2\u20130\u20131 record in a challenging week (at Vegas Golden Knights, at Utah Mammoth, at Colorado Avalanche) has them back in the mix.<\/p>\n

This week ahead is pivotal for regaining a spot in the postseason. The Flyers are five points back of a wildcard spot<\/a>, but a regulation win vs. the New York Islanders on Monday, Jan. 26, would have them tied for third in the Metropolitan Division (and they\u2019d be \u201cin\u201d via a games-played tiebreaker).<\/p>\n

Of the Flyers\u2019 four matchups this week, three are against teams in the Eastern Conference. It\u2019s only January, but these are must-win games<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Flyers\u2019 Injury Report<\/p>\n

The Flyers have three players on injured reserve<\/a> (excluding Tyson Foerster, who may not be back this season).<\/p>\n

The first is center Rodrigo \u0100bols<\/a>, whose reported fractured right ankle got him removed from Team Latvia for the 2026 Winter Olympics. During his recovery, Lane Pederson has taken his place on the fourth line. In three games, he has averaged 8:56 of ice time.<\/p>\n

Rasmus Ristolainen<\/a> finds himself on the injury report, but the good news is that he participated in the team\u2019s morning skate on Monday<\/a>. He should be back soon.<\/p>\n

\"RasmusRasmus Ristolainen, Philadelphia Flyers (Jess Starr<\/a>\/The Hockey Writers)<\/p>\n

Finally, goaltender Dan Vlada\u0159 is still out. After leaving an eventual 5\u20132 loss to the Buffalo Sabres before the second period on Jan. 14, the 28-year-old netminder was labeled \u201cday-to-day.\u201d That was almost two weeks ago, so it\u2019s been longer than expected, but he was also at the Monday morning skate.<\/p>\n

Flyers Schedule Jan. 26\u2013Feb. 1<\/p>\n

DateTime (EST)OpponentOpponent RecordLocationMon., Jan. 267 p.m.vs. New York Islanders27\u201319\u20135Xfinity Mobile ArenaWed., Jan. 287:30 p.m.@ Columbus Blue Jackets24\u201320\u20137Nationwide ArenaThu., Jan. 297 p.m.@ Boston Bruins30\u201320\u20132TD GardenSat., Jan. 3112:30 p.m.vs. Los Angeles Kings21\u201316\u201313Xfinity Mobile Arena<\/p>\n

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