Flyers' Jamie Drysdale: Records two power-play assists
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Drysdale notched two power-play assists, two shots on goal and a minus-2 rating in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Mammoth.
Drysdale had gone seven games without a point, including four since he returned from an upper-body injury. The 23-year-old defenseman has reclaimed a top-four role and a spot on the top power-play unit after his three-game absence. For the season, he has 20 points in 46 outings, matching his output from 70 appearances a year ago. Drysdale has added 55 shots on net, 48 blocked shots, 24 PIM and a minus-7 rating this season.
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Flyers' Jamie Drysdale: Activated off IR
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Drysdale (upper body) was activated off injured reserve Wednesday, per Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia.
After participating in the morning skate as part of the second pairing, Drysdale will return from a three-game absence against Buffalo on Wednesday. The 23-year-old blueliner will look to pick up where he left off after earning eight points over his last 16 games. He has three goals, 15 assists, 45 shots on net and 41 blocked shots through 41 outings this season.
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Flyers' Jamie Drysdale: Nearing return to lineup
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Drysdale (upper body) might be ready to return against Buffalo on Wednesday, Charlie O'Connor of PHLY Sports reports.
Drysdale remains on injured reserve for now, but he has been practicing and could return from a three-game absence soon. He has generated three goals, 18 points, 45 shots on net and 41 blocked shots across 41 appearances this season.
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Flyers' Jamie Drysdale: Hits injured reserve
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Drysdale (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Friday, per the NHL media site.
Drysdale was injured Tuesday when he was elbowed by the Ducks' Ross Johnston. Drysdale has three goals and 18 points across 41 appearances this season. Noah Juulsen replaced Drysdale on the blue line Thursday and will remain in the lineup this weekend versus Tampa Bay. Drysdale could return as early as Wednesday in Buffalo.
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Flyers' Jamie Drysdale: Not expected to play Thursday
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Drysdale (undisclosed) is slated to miss Thursday's clash against Toronto.
Head coach Rick Tocchet said Thursday that Drysdale is improving and feeling better, but he is still doubtful after getting hurt Tuesday versus Anaheim. Drysdale has three goals, 15 assists and 41 blocked shots across 41 games this season. Noah Juulsen will enter the lineup and see third-pairing minutes Thursday while playing alongside Emil Andrae.
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Flyers' Jamie Drysdale: Hurt in Tuesday's contest
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Drysdale (undisclosed) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Ducks.
While officially an undisclosed injury, Drysdale was on the receiving end of a high elbow from Ross Johnston. The 23-year-old Drysdale can be considered day-to-day for now. If he misses time, Noah Juulsen will draw into the lineup.
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Flyers' Jamie Drysdale: Finds twine in shootout loss
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Drysdale scored a goal, blocked three shots and added two PIM in Sunday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Hurricanes.
Drysdale hadn't scored since Nov. 8 versus the Senators, but he picked up six helpers in the 15 games between goals. The blueliner is now at 14 points, 33 shots on net, 39 blocked shots, 18 PIM and a plus-2 rating over 31 contests. He remains in the Flyers' top four, and he has just enough offense to draw interest in deeper fantasy formats.
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Flyers' Jamie Drysdale: Two helpers in Wednesday's win
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Drysdale notched two assists while adding three shots on net, three blocked shots and a plus-1 rating in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Rangers.
The 23-year-old blueliner helped set up tallies by Emil Andrae and Matvei Michkov in the second period to launch a comeback from an early 2-0 deficit. It was Drysdale's first multi-point performance of the season, and through 22 games he has two goals and 10 points with 32 blocked shots, 23 shots in net, 16 PIM and a minus-5 rating.
Drysdale scored a goal in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Senators.
Drysdale's third-period snipe forced overtime. He put a loose puck past a sprawling Linus Ullmark at the edge of the crease. Drysdale played 24:35 despite battling an illness. He's on a three-game, three-point scoring streak (one goal, two assists; three shots).
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Flyers' Jamie Drysdale: Gets first goal of season
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Drysdale scored a goal Thursday in a 4-1 win over Nashville.
It was Drysdale's first goal of the season, and it stood as the game-winner. Drysdale wired a shot from the bottom of the left circle that beat Juuse Saros. Drysdale fired four shots Thursday, which equaled what he put up in three games prior. Drysdale has not blossomed into the two-way star that many envisioned when he was drafted sixth overall in 2020, but he is running on the top power-play unit in Philadelphia, and he's feeding young stars Trevor Zegras and Matvei Michkov. Drysdale could be poised for a career season.
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Flyers' Jamie Drysdale: Helps out on game-winner
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Drysdale notched an assist and two PIM in Saturday's 2-1 overtime win over the Wild.
Drysdale has a pair of assists through five games this season. He had the secondary helper on Noah Cates' game-winning tally at 2:37 of overtime. Drysdale is getting consistent top-four minutes this year and has added two shots on net, six blocked shots, two hits and an even plus-minus rating. Without much of a physical element to his playing style, he'll need to pile up points at a higher pace to be a quality fantasy blueliner.
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Flyers' Jamie Drysdale: Buries game-winner Monday
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Drysdale scored a goal on two shots in Monday's 2-1 win over the Predators.
Drysdale restored a lead for the Flyers just 34 seconds after Zachary L'Heureux's tying tally for the Predators. The 22-year-old Drysdale has four points and nine blocked shots over his last five contests while continuing to see top-four minutes. For the season, he's up to seven goals, 20 points, 58 shots on net, 91 blocked shots and a minus-27 rating over 64 appearances. He's doubled his point total from 2023-24, but he's still yet to replicate the success of his 32-point 2021-22 season with the Ducks.
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Flyers' Jamie Drysdale: Pots lone goal in defeat
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Drysdale scored his fourth goal of the season on his only shot and blocked two shots Sunday in a 3-1 loss to New Jersey.
Drysdale has two goals over five outings in March but does not have an assist in that span. The right-shot defenseman got the Flyers on the board late in the game to cut the score to 2-1, but Dawson Mercer's empty-net goal with the man advantage spoiled Philadelphia's comeback attempt. Drysdale is up to four goals and 11 helpers across 53 appearances this season. The 22-year-old is a talented defenseman, but until Philadelphia is able to field a more competitive team, Drysdale's production will likely remain sporadic.
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Flyers' Jamie Drysdale: Scores equalizer Saturday
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Drysdale scored a goal and added two PIM in Saturday's 2-1 shootout win over the Jets.
Drysdale has earned three points and a plus-3 rating over his last six games. The 22-year-old defenseman converted on an assist from Noah Cates at 3:48 of the second period Saturday, tying the game at 1-1. Drysdale is up to three goals, 14 points, 42 shots on net, 68 blocked shots and a minus-18 rating across 49 appearances. He was limited to a total of 10 points over 42 contests over the last two years combined, so this is a little progress. Drysdale is not at risk of losing his place in the lineup currently, but he doesn't need to be rostered in most fantasy formats.
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Flyers' Jamie Drysdale: Scores, assists in win
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Drysdale recorded a power-play goal and a power-play assist in Saturday's 6-0 win over the Ducks.
Drysdale snapped a four-game pointless streak with his third multi-point effort, although this was the first time he notched a goal and an assist in the same contest. However, Drysdale has cracked the scoresheet in just two of his last 11 games. While he can put up decent numbers from time to time, Drysdale's lack of consistency limits his fantasy upside considerably in most formats.
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Flyers' Jamie Drysdale: Dishes two assists in win
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Drysdale notched two assists and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 4-0 win over the Sharks.
Drysdale doubled his point total since he returned from an upper-body injury Dec. 8. The 22-year-old blueliner has four helpers over 11 contests since his return, though he's mainly been stuck on the third pairing. For the season, he has seven points, 23 shots on net, 40 blocked shots and a minus-12 rating through 26 appearances. Without a larger role, his upside is limited, but he is seeing power-play time.
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Flyers' Jamie Drysdale: Grabs helper Tuesday
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Drysdale notched an assist and went plus-3 in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Blue Jackets.
Drysdale has played on the third pairing and second power-play unit since he returned from a 12-game absence due to an upper-body injury. His helper Tuesday was his first point in two contests since his return. Drysdale is at four points, 13 shots on net, 30 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating through 17 outings. He has a bit of scoring upside, but avoiding injuries will be critical for his success -- he's missed significant time in three straight years.
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Flyers' Jamie Drysdale: Off injured reserve
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Drysdale is no longer listed on injured reserve, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Drysdale had missed the Flyers' last 12 games since suffering an upper-body injury Nov. 9, though it appears the young defenseman is poised to return Sunday against Utah. Drysdale has a goal and three points in 15 games this season.
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Flyers' Jamie Drysdale: Considered day-to-day
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The Flyers announced Friday that Drysdale (upper body) remains day-to-day while on injured reserve.
Drysdale has been out of action since Nov. 9 versus the Panthers, a stretch of 11 games on the shelf due to his upper-body issue. Prior to getting hurt, the blueliner was mired in an 11-game goal drought in addition to an eight-game pointless streak. While he has reached the 30-point threshold once in his career, that was back in 2021-22 when he was with the Ducks, so fantasy players probably shouldn't be banking on getting a ton of offensive upside from Drysdale.
Drysdale (upper body) skated in a non-contact jersey during Monday's practice, per Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia.
Drysdale will miss his fourth straight game against Colorado on Monday. A timeline for his return remains unclear, but he is progressing slowly. Drysdale has one goal, two assists, 12 shots on net and 28 blocked shots across 15 outings this season. With Drysdale, Cam York (upper body) and Emil Andrae (undisclosed) unavailable, Philadelphia will have Erik Johnson and Helge Grans in the lineup versus the Avalanche.
