Vladar to start Game 4 for Flyers in Eastern 1st Round

Dan Vladar participated in the morning skate and will start for the Philadelphia Flyers against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference First Round at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Saturday (8 p.m. ET; HBO MAX, SN-PIT, truTV, TBS, NBCSP, SN, TVAS).

The goalie appeared to sustain an injury to his right arm during a goal-mouth scramble in a 5-2 win in Game 3 on Wednesday. Penguins forward Bryan Rust fell over him driving through the crease at 6:41 of the third period and in the collision, Rust's left skate got tangled with Vladar's blocker and pulled it off.

Vladar talked on the ice with the Flyers' head athletic trainer but remained in the game and made seven saves on the final eight shots he faced in the victory.

He did not practice Thursday, and the Flyers had an off day Friday, but Vladar was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate Saturday.

“You know how great he's been for us,” Flyers defenseman Nick Seeler said. “He's kind of the backbone of our team. He's a competitor. Always good to see your starting goalie feeling good.”

Vladar has a .946 save percentage as the Flyers have taken a 3-0 lead in the series. That includes 27 saves in a 3-0 win in Game 2 on Monday for his first postseason shutout.