Vladar has maintenance day, ‘feels better' after injury scare in Game 3
NBC Sports Philadelphia • • sports
Key Points:
- Flyers goalie Dan Vladar did not practice Thursday, described as a "maintenance day" due to being slightly banged up after Game 3 against the Penguins.
- Vladar has been outstanding in the series with a 1.33 goals-against average and .946 save percentage, helping the Flyers lead 3-0 in the best-of-seven first-round playoff series.
- The Flyers have two days off before Game 4 on Saturday, and Vladar's status will be clearer after the morning skate that day.
- Backup goalie Samuel Ersson has also performed well this season, posting a 6-1-0 record with a 1.99 GAA and .912 save percentage post-Olympic break, giving the Flyers confidence if he needs to start.
- Flyers players express strong confidence in both Vladar and Ersson, highlighting their important contributions throughout the year and in the playoffs.
