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Ristolainen Returns: Flyers' Defense Boosted Against Canadiens

12/17/2025

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Rasmus Ristolainen will make his season debut for the Philadelphia Flyers after triceps tendon surgery.
Danny Brière had predicted six-to-eight weeks, but Ristolainen has practiced for eight days.
Coach Rick Tocchet said he is excited for Ristolainen's return, noting his physicality.
Ristolainen will pair with Nick Seeler on the Flyers' third defensive line versus the Canadiens.
Carl Grundström moves to the second line, and Matvei Michkov shifts to another line.

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Rasmus Ristolainen will make his season debut for the Philadelphia Flyers after triceps tendon surgery.
Danny Brière had predicted six-to-eight weeks, but Ristolainen has practiced for eight days.
Coach Rick Tocchet said he is excited for Ristolainen's return, noting his physicality.
Ristolainen will pair with Nick Seeler on the Flyers' third defensive line versus the Canadiens.
Carl Grundström moves to the second line, and Matvei Michkov shifts to another line.