Vladar Injury Concerns Flyers
Philadelphia Flyers Goalie Dan Vladar Exits Preseason Game With Apparent Arm Injury
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Vladař was scheduled to play the first two periods but left before completing the opening frame after Bruins forward Tanner Jeannot made contact with his right arm near the elbow.
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The sequence began when Vladař lost his stick while attempting to handle a Bruins dump-in; Michael Eyssimont then scored on a deflection after Jeannot crashed the net for the rebound.
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The injury is concerning in light of Vladař’s prior right-arm or hand issue: he took a knee from Pittsburgh’s Bryan Rust during Game 3 of last season’s first-round playoff series and later could not represent Czechia at the 2026 Men’s World Championships.
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Joseph Woll started Philadelphia’s preseason opener against Washington and stopped 16 of 19 shots in a 5-2 Flyers loss, providing an indication of the club’s immediate goaltending depth if Vladař is unavailable.
Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Dan Vladař left Tuesday's preseason game against the Boston Bruins with an upper-body injury just 13 minutes into the first period. USA Today reported that Vladař, the team's MVP last season and projected No. 1 goalie, did not return after the injury occurred during a play involving contact with Bruins forward Tanner Jeannot. The timing is concerning — if Vladař misses significant time, the Flyers may rely more heavily on offseason acquisition Joseph Woll.
How Vladař's Injury Unfolded
The injury happened when Vladař lost his stick while handling a Bruins dump-in near the net. The Score reported that Jeannot made contact with Vladař's right arm near the elbow as the play developed. Michael Eyssimont then scored on a deflection moments later, giving Boston the opening goal and cutting short Vladař's scheduled two-period appearance.
Recurring Right-Arm Concerns for Vladař
This injury mirrors a troubling pattern for Vladař. During last season's first-round playoff series against Pittsburgh, he took a knee from Bryan Rust that injured his right arm or hand. Gino Hard noted that the injury may have been severe enough to prevent Vladař from representing Czechia at the 2026 Men's World Championships. A second right-side injury in less than a year raises questions about his availability moving forward.
Woll Provides Backup if Vladař Is Out
Joseph Woll, signed in the offseason, started Philadelphia's preseason opener against Washington and stopped 16 of 19 shots in a 5-2 Flyers loss. If Vladař requires extended time away, Woll will likely see more action. USA Today indicated the Flyers have not yet announced the severity of Vladař's injury, leaving the club's goaltending situation uncertain heading into the regular season.
Denver Barkey Also Exits With Lower-Body Injury
The injury bug struck twice during Tuesday's game. Forward Denver Barkey suffered a lower-body injury that the team classified as day-to-day. Flying Fish Hockey reported the Flyers' 5-1 loss to the Bruins saw both Vladař and Barkey exit, adding depth concerns as preseason play continues and the regular season approaches.
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