Flyers Lose $25.5 Million Veteran In Loss To Hurricanes

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen exited Saturday's game against the Carolina Hurricanes due to an undisclosed injury. The team announced he would not return for the rest of the contest and would be re-evaluated on Sunday. Speculation suggested the injury may have occurred when Ristolainen blocked a shot with his hand in the second period.

The Flyers lost the matchup 3-2 in overtime following a game-winning goal by former Philadelphia defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere, dropping the team to 0-1-2. Ristolainen is currently playing in the final season of a five-year contract that carries an average annual cap hit of $5.1 million.