The first time the Flyers and Detroit Red Wings met this season on Dec. 12, five combined goals were scored at the Wells Faro Center. The next matchup on Dec. 18, in the Motor City, featured 10. On Tuesday night in South Philly,

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen has been a target of criticism for the team this season, but head coach John Tortorella firmly defended him when speaking to the media.

For Philadelphia Flyers GM Danny Briere, the question of Rasmus Ristolainen's future with the organization has become a focal point of speculation. However, in recent comments, Briere made it clear that while inquiries have been made,

If the right trade offer comes along, will the Colorado Avalanche, Columbus Blue Jackets and Philadelphia Flyers part with Rantanen, Provorov and Ristolainen?

Rasmus Ristolainen scored in overtime and the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 on Tuesday night. Ristolainen tapped a loose puck just across the goal line with at 4:34 in overtime.

As a result, there might as well have been a turnstile to and from the head coach’s office. Approximately every two years Ristolainen had a new boss, from Ted Nolan to Dan Bylsma to Phil Housley to Ralph Krueger to Don Granato.

The deal sent first- and second-round picks, along with defenseman Robert Hagg, to Buffalo. Less than a year later, Ristolainen agreed to a five-year contract extension worth an average of $5.1 million annually. He is set to become an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2027.

John Tortorella knows veteran rearguard Rasmus Ristolainen can be a lightning rod for criticism, and the Philadelphia Flyers coach isn't having it."You (media) guys are gonna hate him," he said Monday.

The Toronto Maple Leafs need some help on their blueline to make things stronger, and have recently been linked to defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen in trade talks.

Ristolainen was the OT hero after a move and a loose puck just trickled by Red Wings goaltender Alex Lyon on a rush and a deke lost by Owen Tippett in the blue paint. They've had their ups, and definitely their downs, but for right now, the Flyers are hanging in there.

The Flyers are now 1-7-1 on the second night of a back-to-back game. Tyson Foerster scored the lone goal for the Orange and Black in the first period.

With the Columbus Blue Jackets currently in wild card contention, it is no certain thing that defenseman Ivan Provorov will be available. Rasmus Ristolainen may also be available, but he has a higher cap hit and two more seasons beyond 2024-25 left on his contract.