Dan Vladar Set To Start Flyers' Season Opener Against Penguins

Dan Vladar is expected to start in goal for the Philadelphia Flyers' season opener at home against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Vladar comes off a stellar 2025-26 campaign where he posted a 29-14-7 record, 2.42 GAA, and .906 save percentage across 52 regular-season appearances. He also excelled against Pittsburgh in the 2026 playoffs, going 4-2 with a 1.61 GAA and .937 save percentage. He faces a Penguins squad missing injured top forward Bryan Rust.