Philadelphia Flyers

Oskar Lindblom, who exited the Flyers' line-up after his diagnosis with Ewing’s sarcoma in December, was on the ice Tuesday in Voorhees during phase two workouts.

Following the news of 11 positive tests for COVID-19 during Phase 2, a crucial week is ahead for the NHL in their efforts to return to play. This week could feature important updates on players testing positive and the selection of hub cities.

The Flyers announced that they have signed defenseman Linus Hogberg to an entry-level deal.

Things have moved quickly since the NHL proposed a 24-team playoff structure and put it to a vote for the NHLPA just last week.

The new target for the NHL is to look at regional arenas, aligned by division, where teams could potentially be able to complete the regular season and then hold the playoffs.

The Flyers' greatest weakness for decades was finding a goalie that had the ability to get them to the next level. Carter Hart has appeared to transform that discussion.

Whether they are frequent visitors to a ballpark or stadium, or just enjoy a game on TV, this is a hit to one of the greatest recreations that people have in life.

Obviously, the health of players, coaches, front office members and, of course, fans is far greater than playing the games, so this action was realistically a matter of time.

"It was great having Oskar in the team picture," said Flyers coach Alain Vigneault. "He was in great spirits, it was a real good morning for everybody."

The Flyers win was their seventh straight, extending a season-long streak and moved them back to within a point of the Metropolitan Division lead.