Vladar will be between the home pipes versus Los Angeles on Saturday.
Vladar has been stellar in the Philadelphia cage, posting a 16-8-4 record with a 2.49 GAA and a .904 save percentage across 30 appearances in 2025-26. The Kings are generating 2.58 goals per game, 29th in the NHL this season.
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Flyers' Dan Vladar: Needed in relief Thursday
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Vladar stopped all six shots he faced after replacing Samuel Ersson (lower body) to begin the third period of Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Bruins.
Vladar had just returned from his own lower-body injury Wednesday, but he was forced into action in back-to-back games when Ersson wasn't able to answer the bell for the final period. Vladar was set to handle No. 1 duties anyway, and he sports a 16-8-4 record with a 2.49 GAA and .904 save percentage on the season, but he could see even more work than expected if Ersson misses significant time. Aleksei Kolosov will likely be summoned from AHL Lehigh Valley to back up Vladar while Ersson is on the shelf.
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Flyers' Dan Vladar: Loses to Blue Jackets in return
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Vladar stopped 26 of 30 shots in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Blue Jackets. The fifth goal was an empty-netter.
Vladar missed six games due to a lower-body injury. While his final line doesn't really reflect it, Vladar played a big part in keeping this game competitive despite taking the loss. He's down to a 16-8-4 record with a 2.52 GAA and a .904 save percentage over 29 starts. Samuel Ersson is likely to start Thursday in Boston, but Vladar should see a majority of the action between the pipes moving forward, as Ersson did little to improve his standing during Vladar's absence.
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Flyers' Dan Vladar: Set for return Wednesday
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Vladar (lower body) will be activated off injured reserve to start Wednesday's road clash against the Blue Jackets, per Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers.
With head coach Rick Tocchet confirming Vladar is good to go for Wednesday's contest, the netminder will make his return following a six-game absence. Across 28 appearances this season, the 28-year-old Vladar has a 16-7-4 record, a 2.46 GAA and a .905 save percentage. His return should help shore up the Flyers' defense, which has allowed at least four goals in four of their last six games. Vladar will face a Blue Jackets offense that ranks 20th in the NHL with 3.00 goals per game, giving him a favorable matchup for his return.
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Flyers' Dan Vladar: Close to return
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Vladar (lower body) participated in Monday's morning skate and is nearing a return to the lineup, Charlie O'Connor of PHLY Sports reports.
Vladar will miss his sixth straight game when the Flyers host the Islanders on Monday, but he probably could have served as Samuel Ersson's backup. However, Philadelphia will give the 28-year-old Vladar some additional time to recover before activating him from injured reserve. He has posted a 16-7-4 record with a 2.46 GAA and a .905 save percentage across 28 appearances this season.
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Flyers' Dan Vladar: Unavailable for Saturday
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Vladar (undisclosed) isn't expected to play at home Saturday versus the Rangers, per Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia.
Vladar also missed Wednesday's 6-3 loss to Pittsburgh because of the injury. He has a 16-7-4 record, 2.46 GAA and .905 save percentage in 28 appearances this season. Vladar is still regarded as day-to-day, so he might be an option Monday in Vegas. Until Vladar is ready to return, Samuel Ersson and Aleksei Kolosov will compete for starts.
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Flyers' Dan Vladar: Out as expected Thursday
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Vladar (undisclosed) won't suit up Thursday versus the Penguins, Flyers Director of Broadcasting Brian Smith reports.
Vladar will miss at least one game with the injury he sustained Wednesday against the Sabres. An update on Vladar's status hasn't been provided by the team yet, leaving his timeline to return in question, though Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports the issue is not expected to be a long-term concern. Samuel Ersson and Aleksei Kolosov will handle the goaltending duties until Vladar is able to return.
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Flyers' Dan Vladar: Leaves Wednesday's game
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Vladar sustained an undisclosed injury Wednesday versus the Sabres and will be evaluated after the game.
Vladar's injury occurred at some point in the first period. He allowed two goals on five shots prior to his exit, and Samuel Ersson took over in goal. If Vladar misses additional time, expect Aleksei Kolosov to get called up from AHL Lehigh Valley.
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Flyers' Dan Vladar: Drawing start against Buffalo
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Vladar will start Wednesday's road game against Buffalo, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.
Vladar has posted an 0-1-1 record over his last two starts, but he carried a three-game winning streak prior to that stretch. Overall, he's gone 3-1-1 with a 2.60 GAA and an .897 save percentage across his past five outings. Buffalo has scored 3.18 goals per game this year, which ranks 12th in the NHL.
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Flyers' Dan Vladar: Can use a little help from friends
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Vladar made 21 saves on 25 shots in a 5-1 loss to the Lightning on Monday. The fifth goal was an empty-netter.
Vladar played well, but his team was still shaken from Saturday's 7-2 loss to Bolts. It was his first regulation loss since Dec. 28, and he'd gone 3-0-1 in his next four contests. Vladar has been a very pleasant surprise for the Flyers. He's 16-7-4 with a 2.42 GAA and .907 save percentage in 27 starts this season, and he's already set a career mark for wins.
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Flyers' Dan Vladar: In goal against Bolts
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Vladar will get the starting nod at home versus Tampa Bay on Monday.
Vladar is undefeated in regulation over his last four contests, going 3-0-1 with nine goals allowed on 101 shots. Given his current pace, the 28-year-old should push for the 30-win threshold this year, which would be a huge improvement considering he has never reached the 20-win mark in his six-year NHL career.
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Flyers' Dan Vladar: First goalie off ice Thursday
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Vladar is expected to defend the home cage versus Toronto on Thursday, Siobhan Nolan of The Hockey News reports.
Vladar has won his last three games, giving the 28-year-old a 16-6-3 record with a 2.37 GAA and a .910 save percentage over 25 games this season. He has a firm grip on the No. 1 job in Philadelphia, pushing Samuel Ersson to a backup role. The Maple Leafs rank fifth in the NHL this season with 3.36 goals per game.
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Flyers' Dan Vladar: Sharp in Tuesday's win
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Vladar made 16 saves in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Ducks.
The 28-year-old netminder wasn't busy, but Vladar made sure the result was never in much doubt once Philly took the lead, and the only pucks that got by him came on Anaheim power plays. Vladar extended his win streak to three games with the performance, and he has just one regulation loss in his last nine outings, going 6-1-2 with a stellar 1.98 GAA and .916 save percentage.
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Flyers' Dan Vladar: Starting in Edmonton
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Vladar will guard the visiting crease in Edmonton on Saturday, per Jackie Spiegel of The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Vladar has won three of his last four starts and has not allowed more than three goals in his past seven outings. During that seven-game stretch, he has gone 4-1-2 with a 1.98 GAA and a .919 save percentage. Vladar is 14-6-3 with a 2.40 GAA and a .910 save percentage across 23 appearances this season. The Oilers rank sixth in the league with 3.34 goals per game.
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Flyers' Dan Vladar: Steady in Tuesday's win
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Vladar stopped 32 of 35 shots in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Canucks.
Vladar picked up his third win in his last four outings. This was just the third time in eight appearances in December that the 28-year-old allowed three or more goals. He's up to 14-6-3 with a 2.40 GAA and a .910 save percentage over 23 appearances. Vladar should continue to handle a starting role in goal, but he'll likely avoid a rematch with his former team, the Flames, when the Flyers visit Calgary on Wednesday.
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Flyers' Dan Vladar: Facing Canucks
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Vladar will defend the road net against Vancouver on Tuesday.
Vladar made 23 saves in a 5-2 win over the Canucks on Dec. 22. He has a 13-6-3 record with a 2.37 GAA and a .909 save percentage across 22 appearances this season. Vancouver is tied for 25th in the league with 2.76 goals per game this campaign.
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Flyers' Dan Vladar: Nabs win in return
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Vladar made 23 saves in Monday's 5-2 win over the Canucks.
Making his return from a brief two-game absence due to an upper-body injury, Vladar took a shutout into the third period before Max Sasson got behind the Philly defense and slipped a shot past the netminder midway through the final frame. Vladar hasn't taken a regulation loss since Dec. 1, going 3-0-2 over his last five starts with a stellar 1.76 GAA and .924 save percentage.
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Flyers' Dan Vladar: Available against Canucks
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Vladar (upper body) will be an option for Monday's game versus Vancouver.
The Flyers didn't immediately clarify that Vladar would get the starting nod, but with a back-to-back versus Vancouver and Chicago on Monday and Tuesday, respectively, the 28-year-old netminder figures to start one of those two contests. Through 20 outings this year, Vladar is sporting a decent 12-5-3 record with a 2.41 GAA and .910 save percentage.
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Flyers' Dan Vladar: Beaten in shootout
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Vladar stopped 30 of 32 shots in Sunday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Hurricanes.
The Flyers fell to the Hurricanes in a shootout for the second time in as many days, but Vladar can't be blamed for the outcome of the game -- he posted a save percentage of .938 against one of the best offenses in the league. Vladar has won just one of his last four outings, though. Over that stretch, he's posted a 1-1-2 record with a 2.68 GAA and an .889 save percentage.
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Flyers' Dan Vladar: Gets starting nod against Knights
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Vladar will be between the pipes at home versus Vegas on Thursday.
Vladar continues to put together a strong 2025-26 campaign, posting an 11-5-1 record, 2.50 GAA and .908 save percentage along the way. The netminder has managed to firmly cement himself as the No. 1 option in Philadelphia ahead of Samuel Ersson. With just four more wins, Vladar can set a new career best in victories, topping the 14 wins he racked up in 2022-23 when he was with the Flames.
