Travis Konecny’s Status Uncertain for Bruins Matchup After Gritty Hat Trick Performance
The Flyers head into tonight’s clash against the Boston Bruins with a major question mark hanging over one of their most dynamic players. Travis Konecny, who turned in a gutsy hat trick performance Wednesday night against the Columbus Blue Jackets, is officially questionable after taking a shot off the foot in the second period of that game.
Konecny’s night was a rollercoaster. Despite the 5-3 loss, the 28-year-old winger was electric, notching all three of Philadelphia’s goals.
But the highlight reel came with a cost. Late in the second period, Konecny blocked a shot that left him visibly hobbled.
He limped off the ice and missed the remainder of the period.
Then came the third-and with it, a statement.
Konecny returned, pushing through the pain to finish the game. It was the kind of performance that doesn’t just show up on the scoresheet-it echoes in the locker room.
Flyers head coach Rick Tocchet praised the effort postgame, saying, “He took one off the foot… He might not play tomorrow. We don’t know… He [had] a lot of guts tonight.”
That quote says a lot. This isn’t just about whether Konecny can go tonight-it’s about the grind of the NHL season, especially in a back-to-back situation. The Flyers are in Boston tonight without the benefit of a morning skate, and with no official lineup confirmation yet, Konecny remains a true game-time decision.
His status will be one to monitor right up until puck drop at TD Garden.
Ristolainen Sidelined Again
The Flyers also took another hit on the blue line. Defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen exited Wednesday’s game during the first period and did not return. The team ruled him out during the first intermission with a lower-body injury-distinct from the upper-body issue that sidelined him earlier this season.
It’s another tough break for a player who’s struggled to stay healthy this year. Ristolainen has been trying to find his rhythm, and another setback only adds to the challenges facing a Flyers defense that’s already had its depth tested.
With both Konecny and Ristolainen potentially out, the Flyers will need others to step up in a big way as they face a Bruins team that’s always tough at home. Keep an eye on the lineup announcements closer to game time-this could be a night where Philadelphia’s depth is put to the test.