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Tyson Foerster looks like he could make a return to the lineup before the 2025-26 regular season ends on April 14. He suffered an upper-body/arm injury on December 1, 2025 (from a slap shot), underwent surgery in mid-December, and was initially expected to miss about five months (out through mid-May). That timeline originally ruled him out for the rest of the regular season.

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Latest Updates from Flyers’ General Manager Danny Briere:

  • Foerster has been progressing well in his recovery. He recently practiced with the team (including skating in a regular black jersey at morning skate, not a non-contact yellow one) and is about to start taking contact in practice.
  • Danny Briere said Foerster is “getting closer and closer” to a return and sounded optimistic. He noted that Foerster is the type of player who will “push to get back earlier.”
  • Head coach Rick Tocchet has been cautious but positive, saying it’s “too early to say” for sure but noting the coaches were smiling when discussing his progress. msn.com
  • There’s a growing chance he could play a handful of games before the season wraps up, especially as the Flyers are pushing for a playoff spot
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It’s not guaranteed — the team is being careful, and a full return depends on how he handles contact and how quickly he ramps up. But, the recent signs (practicing with the main group, GM comments, and reports of him “chomping at the bit”) point to a possible late-season comeback.

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