Philadelphia – In a preseason matchup at the TD Garden on Tuesday, Flyers goaltender Dan Vladar was forced to leave the ice after sustaining an upper-body injury in the first period. The 29‑year‑old was reaching for a loose puck when Bruins forward Tanner Jeannot clipped his arm, a play that led directly to Boston’s opening goal.
Injury details and immediate impact
Vladar skated to the bench after the goal, where a trainer examined his arm. The severity of the injury was not immediately known, but the team decided to replace him with backup Aleksei Kolosov for the remainder of the game. The Bruins capitalized on the change, ultimately winning 5-1.
Vladar’s recent contributions to the Flyers
Vladir’s injury comes at a pivotal time for the Flyers. After signing a five‑year, $27.5 million extension in July, he helped the club clinch a playoff berth for the first time since the 2019‑20 season. In the 2025‑26 campaign, Vladar posted career‑best numbers: 29 wins, a 2.42 goals‑against average, a .906 save percentage, 52 games played and 51 starts.
Over his NHL career, Vladar has compiled a 78‑48‑23 record with four shutouts, a 2.81 goals‑against average and a .898 save percentage in 157 regular‑season games (146 starts) with the Boston Bruins, Calgary Flames and the Flyers. He was originally drafted by Boston in the third round of the 2015 draft.
What the injury means for Philadelphia
The Flyers will now rely on Kolosov while Vladar recovers. Kolosov, who has spent the past season developing in the AHL, will have an opportunity to showcase his readiness for a larger role. The coaching staff emphasized that the injury appears to be non‑season‑ending, but no timeline has been provided.
Fans in the Greater Philadelphia area are encouraged to stay tuned for updates from the team’s medical staff. The organization has a history of transparent communication regarding player health, and they will likely release a status report before the regular season begins.
Looking ahead
Philadelphia’s preseason schedule continues with games against the New York Rangers and the Washington Capitals. The Flyers will need to assess Vladar’s health before the regular season tip‑off on October 12, when they open at home against the New Jersey Devils.
In the meantime, the team’s focus remains on building chemistry and evaluating depth at the goaltending position. The injury underscores the physical nature of hockey and the importance of having reliable backups ready to step in at a moment’s notice.
Original reporting: Appleton, WI News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
