Flyers vs. Blackhawks March 23: Injured players, inactives, latest updates
The Philadelphia Flyers' (28-34-9) injury report has three players listed as they prepare for a Sunday, March 23 game against the Chicago Blackhawks (20-40-9) at United Center. The matchup begins at 3 p.m. ET.
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Flyers vs. Blackhawks game info
Date: Sunday, March 23, 2025
Sunday, March 23, 2025 Time: 3 p.m. ET
3 p.m. ET TV channel: NHL Network (Watch LIVE with Fubo!)
NHL Network (Watch LIVE with Fubo!) Location: Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, Illinois Venue: United Center
NHL odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Saturday at 6:37 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.
Favorite: Flyers (-145)
Flyers (-145) Underdog: Blackhawks (+120)
Blackhawks (+120) Total: 6
Flyers injury report March 23
Ryan Ellis | D (Out For Season)
Injury: Back
Back Games played: 0
0 Stats: 0 goals, 0 assists, 0 points
Rasmus Ristolainen | D (Day-To-Day)
Injury: Upper Body
Upper Body Games played: 63
63 Stats: 4 goals, 15 assists, 19 points
Garnet Hathaway | RW (Day-To-Day)
Injury: Upper Body
Upper Body Games played: 60
60 Stats: 8 goals, 10 assists, 18 points
Blackhawks injury report March 23
Laurent Brossoit | G (Out For Season)
Injury: Knee
Knee Games played: 0
0 Stats: 0 saves, 0-0-0 record
Colton Dach | C (Day-To-Day)
Injury: Elbow
Elbow Games played: 25
25 Stats: 2 goals, 5 assists, 7 points
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