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The one player the Flyers could not afford to lose was their #1 net-minder Dan Vladar. Unfortunately, he left tonight’s game in Buffalo early due to injury.

In the first period, Vladar looked to be in some discomfort after making a save before the Sabres opening goal.

Feelin’ the power 🎯#LetsGoBuffalo pic.twitter.com/o5OjtRKHiQ

— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) January 15, 2026

After the goal, he was slow to get to his feet before skating off into the corner hunched over.

Midway through the second period, the Flyers provided an update on Vladar.

Injury update: Flyers goaltender Dan Vladar will not return to tonight’s #PHIvsBUF game due to injury. He will be re-evaluated after the game.

— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) January 15, 2026

With the Flyers in Pittsburgh tomorrow night for the second half of a back to back, would expect Aleksei Kolosov to be recalled and meet them in Pittsburgh.

If Samuel Ersson struggles in relief tonight of Vladar, it would not be surprising in Kolosov starts tomorrow.

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