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Flyers List Dan Vladar as Game-Time Decision for Game 4

Philadelphia weighs rest for its standout goalie with Sam Ersson ready if needed.

Apr 22, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (58) celebrates a goal against Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Dan Vladar (80) during the first period in game three of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Vladar, who sat out a second straight maintenance day Friday, will be a game-time decision for Game 4 on Saturday at 8 p.m. ET in Philadelphia.
  • He injured his right arm in the third period of Wednesday’s 5-2 win when Penguins forward Bryan Rust fell on it, yet he stayed in and finished the game.
  • Head coach Rick Tocchet said two days off should help and added, “We’ll see how he is tomorrow,” after keeping Vladar off the ice Thursday and Friday.
  • If Vladar cannot go, Sam Ersson is expected to start after a late-season surge that included a 6-1-0 run post–Olympic break with a .912 save percentage.
  • Vladar has been central to the 3-0 series lead, stopping 71 of 75 shots for a .946 save rate and a 1.33 goals-against average, putting a sweep within reach.