Flyers Place Tyson Foerster on Injured Reserve for Lower-Body Injury
The Philadelphia Flyers have announced that forward Tyson Foerster has been placed on injured reserve due to a lower-body injury. This decision was made on Monday, following his injury during a recent game against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Injury Details and Impact on Team
Foerster, who is 23 years old, sustained the injury on Saturday while blocking a shot from defenseman Morgan Rielly. He briefly left the game, returning to score a goal that helped secure the Flyers’ 5-2 victory. His injured reserve status is retroactive to November 1, which allows him to potentially return for the game against the Ottawa Senators on Saturday.
Player Statistics and Background
- Age: 23
- Height: 6’2″
- Games Played This Season: 11
- Goals: 4
- Points: 7
- Draft Position: No. 23 overall, 2020 NHL Draft
- Previous Junior Team: Barrie Colts (OHL)
Foerster made his professional debut in the 2020-21 season and played his first eight NHL games with the Flyers in the 2022-23 season. His performance as a rookie in the 2023-24 season was notable, as he scored 20 goals and registered 33 points over 77 games. Last season, his contribution improved to 25 goals and 43 points in 81 games, leading the Flyers to sign him to a two-year contract valued at $3.75 million as a restricted free agent.
Current Team Standings
The Flyers are currently facing challenges, sitting in eighth place in the Metropolitan Division and 16th in the Eastern Conference, with a record of 6-5-1 and 13 points after 12 games. Their recent loss to the Calgary Flames further emphasizes the team’s struggles, as they have not qualified for the Stanley Cup Playoffs since 2020.
Career Overview
Over four seasons with the Flyers, Foerster has played 177 career NHL games. He has scored 52 goals, accumulated 90 points, and received 101 penalty minutes. His career rating stands at minus-2, reflecting the challenges the team has faced during his tenure.
As the Flyers navigate Foerster’s absence, they have recalled defenseman Emil Andrae from the AHL’s Lehigh Valley Phantoms to bolster their roster.
