The Philadelphia Flyers have activated goaltender Dan Vladar from injured reserve, setting him up to play against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Wednesday. Vladar had been sidelined for two weeks due to a lower-body injury sustained during a game in Buffalo. The Flyers have struggled, losing four of six games during his absence, making his return timely.

Vladar, 28, was having a strong season before the injury, boasting a 16-7-4 record with a 2.46 goals-against average, ranking ninth in the league. His .905 save percentage placed him 18th among goalies with at least 20 appearances. His performance earned him a spot representing Czechia in the upcoming Olympics.

With Vladar back in the lineup, the Flyers hope to stabilize their goaltending situation. He's expected to compete for the backup role behind Anaheim's Lukas Dostal for Czechia at the Olympics. His return provides a boost to the team as they navigate the remainder of their regular season schedule and push for a playoff spot.