James van Riemsdyk Injury News & Updates
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Picks up power-play assist
Van Riemsdyk posted a power-play assist and two PIM in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Blue Jackets.
ANALYSIS
Van Riemsdyk was held without a point over the previous three contests. The 34-year-old has settled into a power-play specialist role in his first year with the Bruins, earning seven of his 16 points with the man advantage this season. The winger has five goals, 11 helpers, 47 shots on net and a plus-3 rating over 23 contests, though his production is limited to virtually only points and shots.
Nov 7, 2023
Helps out on power play
Van Riemsdyk produced a power-play assist and three shots on goal in Monday's 3-2 win over the Stars.
ANALYSIS
Van Riemsdyk set up Brad Marchand's third-period tally, which stood as the game-winner. With three points over his last two games, van Riemsdyk has moved past his recent four-game slump. The 34-year-old winger is at eight points (four on the power play) with 27 shots on net and a plus-3 rating through 12 contests this season.
Nov 5, 2023
Two-point night in Detroit
Van Riemsdyk scored a goal and added an assist in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Red Wings.
ANALYSIS
Both van Riemsdyk's points came in the first period as Boston jumped out to a 2-0 lead that eventually slipped away. The 34-year-old winger snapped a brief four-game point drought with the performance, and he's had a strong start to his first season with the Bruins, compiling four goals and seven points through 11 contests.
Oct 22, 2023
Sends power-play assist
Van Riemsdyk produced a power-play assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Kings.
ANALYSIS
Van Riemsdyk has gotten on the scoresheet in three straight games after going empty on Opening Night. The 34-year-old winger has earned three of his four points this season with the man advantage. He's added seven shots and a plus-1 rating. In addition to his spot on the first power-play unit, he's also seeing even-strength usage on the third line.
Oct 20, 2023
Scores in win
Van Riemsdyk scored a goal in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Sharks.
ANALYSIS
Van Riemsdyk's first-period marker stood as the game-winner. The winger is up to three goals (two on the power play) through his first three games with the Bruins. He's added five shots on net and a plus-1 rating. Van Riemsdyk is on the third line at even strength, but playing on the top power-play unit gives him a bit of extra scoring pop as a net-front presence.
Oct 14, 2023
Two PP tallies in Saturday's win
Van Riemsdyk scored two power-play goals, the second one the game-winner, in Saturday's 3-2 victory over the Predators.
ANALYSIS
The veteran winger went scoreless Wednesday in his first game as a Bruin, but van Riemsdyk got Boston on the board late in the first period Saturday by banging the puck home off Nashville defender Dante Fabbro. He then tipped home a Charlie McAvoy point shot early in the third for the GWG, with the latter tally being the 300th of his NHL career. Van Riemsdyk managed only 12 goals in 61 games last season for a struggling Flyers team, but a spot on the Bruins' potent top power-play unit could allow the 34-year-old to reach 20 goals again for the eighth time.
Jul 1, 2023
Signing with Boston
Van Riemsdyk signed a one-year, $1 million deal with the Bruins on Saturday, per Kevin Paul Dupont of The Boston Globe.
ANALYSIS
Van Riemsdyk adds another secondary scoring threat to a potent Bruins' lineup. The 34-year-old winger posted 29 points (12 goals, 17 assists) in 61 games last season, his lowest total since 2015. Still, van Riemsdyk should get a chance to compete for a middle-six role in Boston, making him an intriguing fantasy sleeper.
Apr 12, 2023
Scores 300th goal in win
Van Riemsdyk scored a goal on three shots in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over Columbus.
ANALYSIS
Van Riemsdyk tied the game 2-2 late in the first period, beating Michael Hutchinson with a shot from the circle. It's van Riemsdyk's 12th goal of the season and the 300th of his 14-year NHL career. The 33-year-old winger is up to 29 points through 60 games this season, his lowest total since 2015-16.
Apr 4, 2023
Snaps eight-game goal drought
Van Riemsdyk supplied a goal in Philadelphia's 4-2 loss to St. Louis on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Van Riemsdyk scored early in the third period to narrow the Blues' lead to 3-1. He didn't record a goal over his previous eight outings, and he provided just two assists in that span. Van Riemsdyk has 11 goals and 28 points in 56 appearances this season.
Mar 15, 2023
Nets assist in defeat
Van Riemsdyk tallied an assist during Tuesday's loss to Vegas.
ANALYSIS
The assist snapped a seven-game point drought for van Riemsdyk. He has nine goals and 24 points through 46 games this season. His average ice time is 15:52 per game, but he has played less than that in six of the last seven contests.
Mar 1, 2023
Back at it
Van Riemsdyk (undisclosed) will return to the lineup Wednesday versus the Rangers, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
ANALYSIS
Van Riemsdyk is expected to return to a bottom-six role following his one-game absence. The 33-year-old winger, who's picked up nine goals and 23 points through 40 contests this campaign, could be dealt prior to Friday's trade deadline, as he's been attracting interest from several teams.
Feb 25, 2023
Won't play Saturday
Van Riemsdyk (undisclosed) won't play Saturday against New Jersey, Olivia Reiner of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
ANALYSIS
Van Riemsdyk is a little "banged up," according to coach John Tortorella, so he will miss at least one contest. He has recorded nine goals, 23 points an 81 shots on net in 40 contests this campaign. The Flyers brought up Elliot Desnoyers from AHL Lehigh Valley on Saturday to make his NHL debut versus the Devils.
Feb 12, 2023
Ends five-game scoring drought
Van Riemsdyk scored a goal in a 4-3 loss to Seattle on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Van Riemsdyk found the back of the net at 3:33 of the second period to tie the game at 2-2. He has nine goals and 22 points in 35 contests in 2022-23. Van Riemsdyk was held off the scoresheet in his previous five games.
Jan 24, 2023
Two points in loss to Kings
Van Riemsdyk scored a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to Los Angeles.
ANALYSIS
He opened the scoring early in the first period by firing home a pass from Owen Tippett, then collected a helper on what proved to be Philly's final goal of the night by Rasmus Ristolainen midway through the second. Van Riemsdyk continues to be a steady veteran hand on an otherwise young Flyers roster, but he's also been carrying the load offensively -- the 33-year-old has an impressive six goals and 16 points over his last 21 games.
Jan 5, 2023
Nets goal vs. Arizona
Van Riemsdyk scored a goal in Philadelphia's 6-2 win against Arizona on Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Van Riemsdyk's marker came at 15:02 of the third period to extend the Flyers' lead to 6-2. It was his sixth goal and 16th point in 19 games this season. He's only been held off the scoresheet once in his last four contests and twice in his last eight games.
Dec 29, 2022
Sends helper in overtime win
Van Riemsdyk produced an assist in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Sharks.
ANALYSIS
Van Riemsdyk set up Owen Tippett's third-period goal. In 10 games since returning from a broken finger, van Riemsdyk has racked up three goals and six helpers while logging top-six minutes. The 33-year-old winger is quietly at 14 points through 16 contests overall, and he's added 35 shots on net and a plus-1 rating on a struggling team. His productivity and role on the power play should be enough to maintain his place in the conversation as a depth option in fantasy.
Dec 23, 2022
Collects assist in defeat
Van Riemsdyk notched an assist during Thursday's loss to the Maple Leafs.
ANALYSIS
It's the third straight game van Riemsdyk has registered a point, and it's his eighth point in the past six outings. Injuries have limited him to 14 appearances this season, but he's been productive when healthy, scoring 13 points.
Dec 13, 2022
Tallies again Tuesday
Van Riemsdyk scored a goal on four shots in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Avalanche.
ANALYSIS
After a quiet return from a broken finger, van Riemsdyk has exploded for two goals and three assists over his last two games. The 33-year-old got the Flyers within one Tuesday, but they failed to score an equalizer. The winger is up to four goals, six assists, 17 shots on net, eight PIM and a plus-6 rating in 10 contests. He should continue to see top-six minutes with power-play time. While the Flyers have struggled this year, van Riemsdyk may still have enough offense to be worth a look in standard fantasy formats.
Dec 11, 2022
Picks up four points in loss
Van Riemsdyk tallied a goal and four assists in Sunday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Coyotes.
ANALYSIS
Van Riemsdyk assisted on Morgan Frost's goal in the second period before adding one of his own later in the frame. He'd pick up another two assists on goals from Owen Tippett and Travis Konecny. With his performance Sunday, van Riemsdyk got on the scoresheet for the first time since returning from a 20-game absence. The 33-year-old winger now has three goals and six assists in nine games.
Dec 7, 2022
Back at it
Van Riemsdyk (finger) will be activated off injured reserve and return to action Wednesday against Washington, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
ANALYSIS
Van Riemsdyk got off to an excellent start to the season before missing 20 games with a broken finger, picking up two goals and five points while posting a plus-5 rating through the first six games of the campaign. He's expected to return to a prominent role Wednesday, skating on the third line and second power-play unit versus the Capitals.
Dec 5, 2022
Cleared for contact
Van Riemsdyk (finger) has been cleared for contact but is still working his way back into the lineup. The forward told reporters, "Day-by-day, I feel like I'm getting better. Pretty close to getting back in the game," per Bill Meltzer of NHL.com.
ANALYSIS
Van Riemsdyk has been out of action for the previous 19 contests due to his finger injury but could be back soon. Prior to getting hurt, the New Jersey native recorded five points in six games and could give the Flyers some much-needed reinforcements to their injury-plagued forward group.
Dec 2, 2022
Back on skates
Van Riemsdyk (broken finger) is skating on his own, according to Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia.
ANALYSIS
Van Riemsdyk had surgery on Oct. 28 and was given a six-week timetable for his return. It has been five weeks, so van Riemsdyk should be back in about a week. He was off to a nice start, scoring twice and adding three assists in six games.
Oct 29, 2022
Out six weeks
Van Riemsdyk will miss the next six weeks after he had surgery on a broken finger, Giana Han of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
ANALYSIS
Van Riemsdyk was off to a nice start to the season with two goals and three assists in six games. He should return to the Flyers lineup in mid-December, barring any setback.
Oct 27, 2022
Placed on IR
Van Riemsdyk was placed on IR after it was reported he'd undergo surgery on a broken finger.
ANALYSIS
While no official timeline has been announced it appears that van Riemsdyk will be out for a while. The veteran winger logged two goals and three assists through six games this season. Owen Tippett was activated from the IR in a corresponding move.
Oct 25, 2022
Undergoing surgery
Van Riemsdyk will have surgery to repair a broken finger, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
ANALYSIS
Coach John Tortorella was not able to provide a timeline for van Riemsdyk's return. The Flyers could provide more information following the procedure. Van Riemsdyk was injured in Sunday's loss to the Sharks when he blocked a shot.
Oct 23, 2022
Hurt on blocked shot
Van Riemsdyk (hand) was injured in Sunday's game versus the Sharks, Adam Kimelman of NHL.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Van Riemsdyk's lone statistical contribution Sunday was a blocked shot in the first period that knocked him from the game. There was no update on the winger's status after the contest. The 33-year-old should be considered day-to-day ahead of Thursday's game versus the Panthers.
Oct 19, 2022
Scores from slot again
Van Riemsdyk scored Wednesday, but the Flyers suffered their first loss of the season Wednesday, a 4-3 decision to the host Panthers.
ANALYSIS
Van Riemsdyk, the No. 2 overall draft pick in 2007, has made his career from scrapping for loose pucks in front of opposing goalies. Van Riemsdyk's goal Wednesday reflected the 33-year-old left winger's style of play. He collected a loose puck in the slot and beat goalie Sergei Bobrovsky, tying the score at 2-all in the second period. Van Riemsdyk has registered at least one point in all four of the Flyers' matches this season.
Oct 18, 2022
Notched game-tying tally
Van Riemsdyk scored a goal Tuesday, lifting the Flyers to a 3-2 victory over the Lightning.
ANALYSIS
Van Riemsdyk, who had three assists during the Flyers' opening two matches, connected on his first goal of the season Tuesday. The 33-year-old left winger tied the game at 2-all at 1:06 of the third period on the power play. It was his only shot on goal in 20:18 of ice time. Van Riemsdyk, who scored 24 goals last season, is 11 goals shy of 300 for his career.
Oct 16, 2022
Collects assist in win
Van Riemsdyk generated an assist in Saturday's win over the Canucks.
ANALYSIS
After a rough 2021-22 campaign with 38 points in 82 contests, van Riemsdyk has started the year off with three points in two games.
Apr 21, 2022
Stellar against Habs
Van Riemsdyk had two goals, one assist, six shots and a plus-4 rating in Thursday's 6-3 win over Montreal.
ANALYSIS
Van Riemsdyk got the scoring started and helped Ivan Provorov double Philadelphia's lead in the first. JVR later scored the sixth goal to get by Carey Price, giving the veteran power forward five goals in his last six games and 23 this season.
Apr 6, 2022
Scores in Tuesday's loss
Van Riemsdyk notched a goal in Tuesday's loss to the Blue Jackets.
ANALYSIS
Van Riemsdyk's goal snapped a three-game point drought, which was preceded by a four-game point streak. The 32-year-old winger has 18 goals and 31 points in 70 appearances this season.
Mar 25, 2022
Scores in Friday's loss
Van Riemsdyk scored a goal on two shots in Friday's 6-3 loss to the Avalanche.
ANALYSIS
Van Riemsdyk tied the game at 1-1 at 13:02 of the first period, but the Avalanche struck three more times to take a big lead into the intermission. The 32-year-old winger has been steady lately with four goals and three helpers in his last nine outings. For the season, van Riemsdyk has 16 goals, 28 points, 140 shots on net and a minus-28 rating in 65 appearances.
Mar 19, 2022
Sets up team's lone goal
Van Riemsdyk supplied an assist in Friday's 3-1 loss to the Senators.
ANALYSIS
Van Riemsdyk has a three-game point streak comprised of a goal and two assists. His veteran presence and point-packing prowess helps him remain productive despite Philadelphia's place within the basement of the Metropolitan Division.
Mar 11, 2022
Picks up goal and fight in loss
Van Riemsdyk scored a goal and took a fighting major in Thursday's loss to Florida.
ANALYSIS
Van Riemsdyk made his mark across the scoresheet, as he finished the night with one goal, one hit, one block, three shots, and five PIM. He hasn't been producing much offense lately, as the tally was just his second point in the past nine contests. He has 22 points through 57 outings this season.
Feb 16, 2022
Two helpers Tuesday
Van Riemsdyk notched two assists in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Penguins.
ANALYSIS
Both helpers came in the second period as the Flyers surged out to a 4-2 lead, but the offense fell silent after that. The veteran forward continues to hold down a top-six role and regular spot on the power play, but it hasn't translated into much production lately as van Riemsdyk has only two goals and five points over the last 10 games.
Feb 2, 2022
Pots game-winner against Jets
Van Riemsdyk scored the game-winning goal on a game-high seven shots, adding two PIM and a plus-1 rating, in Tuesday's 3-1 victory over the Jets.
ANALYSIS
The veteran forward beat Connor Hellebuyck late in the third period to give the Flyers a 2-1 lead, finishing off a two-on-one rush by sliding home the rebound on a Scott Laughton shot. JVR continues to be a fairly one-dimensional player, however, and he has six goals but only seven points over 16 games since Christmas.
Jan 19, 2022
Nets goal in loss
Van Riemsdyk tallied a goal during Tuesday's shootout loss to the Islanders.
ANALYSIS
Van Riemsdyk's goal gives him 10 on the season, and 16 points in 39 contests. His scoring is down, as he's on pace for just 33 points. After five seasons of at least 40 points, he's on pace for his lowest output since he scored 29 points in 40 games back in 2015-16.
Jan 9, 2022
Two goals not enough
Van Riemsdyk delivered both of the goals for the Flyers in their 3-2 overtime loss to the Sharks on Saturday. His second tally took place on the man advantage.
ANALYSIS
This was an interesting game since JVR and San Jose's Tomas Hertl accounted for all of the goals in the OT thriller. Van Riemsdyk tends to score in bunches, as he has accumulated nine goals on the season, with two-thirds of that total spread out over three games.
Dec 29, 2021
Nets pair Wednesday
Van Riemsdyk scored two goals, including one on the power play, and added three hits in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Kraken.
ANALYSIS
Van Riemsdyk opened the scoring early in the first period and added a game-tying goal in the third just 15 seconds after Jeremy Lauzon put the Kraken ahead. In his last seven games, van Riemsdyk has five goals and two assists, though this surge came on the heels of an 11-game point drought. The winger is up to seven tallies, 13 points, 62 shots on net and a minus-10 rating through 30 contests overall.
Dec 11, 2021
Two-goal outburst
Van Riemsdyk scored twice in a 5-3 win over the Coyotes on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
He stole the puck from a Coyotes defender in the neutral zone and scored unassisted to put the Flyers up 1-0 at 1:14 of the first. Van Riemsdyk redirected a Travis Konecny shot on the power play in the second period to make the score 4-2. It stood as the winner. He has three goals in his last two games after going 11 without a sniff. Yes, the talent is there, but Van Riemsdyk is on the third line of a bad team. We may change our tune if he scores next game, though -- a sniper awakened is valuable, regardless of line assignment.
Dec 10, 2021
Nets power-play goal Friday
Van Riemsdyk scored a power-play goal on three shots and added four PIM in Friday's 4-3 win over the Golden Knights.
ANALYSIS
Van Riemsdyk's third-period marker ultimately stood as the game-winning goal. The 32-year-old winger has had some trouble scoring this season. He's at three goals, four assists, 51 shots on net and a minus-8 rating through 25 contests. He'll likely fly below the fantasy radar while he's stuck in a third-line role for a team that has struggled to generate offense since the first week of the season.
Nov 13, 2021
Deposits second goal
Van Riemsdyk scored a goal on three shots in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Stars.
ANALYSIS
Vam Riemsdyk got the Flyers on the board at 16:36 of the second period, but Tyler Seguin responded just 26 seconds later to restore the hosts' two-goal lead. The 32-year-old van Riemsdyk is up to two goals, four assists, 35 shots on net and a plus-2 rating through 13 contests. With only modest offense in a middle-six role, he's probably a little under the necessary level to roster in standard fantasy formats.
Oct 28, 2021
Gets in goal column on power play
Van Riemsdyk scored a power-play goal on three shots and added two PIM in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Canucks.
ANALYSIS
Van Riemsdyk put the Flyers ahead for good at 6:58 of the first period. The goal was his first of the season. He's added two assists and 20 shots on net while occupying a third-line role. The emergence of Joel Farabee, Derick Brassard and Cam Atkinson has had a negative effect on van Riemsdyk's playing time, but the 32-year-old winger can still be productive with power-play usage.
Jul 18, 2021
Up for grabs in Expansion Draft
Van Riemsdyk was exposed to Seattle for Wednesday's Expansion Draft.
ANALYSIS
JVR had a bit of a bounce-back campaign last season, turning in 43 points in 56 games while averaging his second-most ice time since 2015-16. The 32-year-old has two seasons left on his current deal, but his $7 million cap hit could be a deterrent to the Kraken.
May 7, 2021
Two helpers Friday
Van Riemsdyk notched two assists in Friday's 4-2 win over the Capitals.
ANALYSIS
He helped set up the Flyers' final two tallies of the night, including Wade Allison's winner in the second period. JVR hadn't recorded a point in five straight games coming into Friday, and on the season he has 16 goals and 41 points through 54 contests.
Apr 25, 2021
Sets up two late goals
Van Riemsdyk tallied a pair of assists and one shot on goal in Sunday's 4-3 shootout win over the Devils.
ANALYSIS
Van Riemsdyk fed Claude Giroux for a redirection at the side of the net to tie the game at 3-3 with 1:04 left in regulation. Just 22 seconds earlier, van Riemsdyk had assisted on Giroux's goal that brought the Flyers to within 3-2. It was the second two-point effort in the last three games for van Riemsdyk, who upped his team-leading point total to 39.
Apr 22, 2021
Scores one off face, one with stick
Van Riemsdyk scored two power-play goals on five shots in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Rangers.
ANALYSIS
Van Riemsdyk knotted the score at a goal apiece in the second period with an unconventional tally, as a point shot was deflected on the way in and hit him square in the face before bouncing over the goal line. He went to the locker room for some repairs after that but emerged with a face shield in the third and proved he was fine by scoring on a more traditional deflection in front. JVR's up to 16 goals in 46 games this season, with nine coming on the power play. The puck to the face is unlikely to lead to any missed game action, though it could be wise to keep an eye out for any updates before Friday's rematch at Madison Square Garden.
Apr 10, 2021
Two helpers against Bruins
Van Riemsdyk picked up two assists, one on the power play, in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Bruins.
ANALYSIS
The veteran winger has been mired in a slump for nearly a month, finding the scoresheet only once in the last 13 games, but van Riemsdyk was able to make an impact in this one. Despite his recent struggles, on the season JVR has a strong 13 goals and 33 points through 40 contests.
Mar 23, 2021
Ends brief point drought
Van Riemsdyk collected two assists with three shots in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Devils.
ANALYSIS
Van Riemsdyk entered the night stuck in a four-game point drought -- his longest such skid of the year -- but broke loose with assists on a pair of Sean Couturier goals in the third period. The 31-year-old van Riemsdyk has a team-leading 31 points in 31 games, putting him well within range of the 40 he put up in 66 contests in 2019-20.
Mar 9, 2021
Opens scoring Tuesday
Van Riemsdyk scored a goal on two shots and added three hits in Tuesday's 5-4 shootout win over the Sabres.
ANALYSIS
Van Riemsdyk struck just 1:56 into the game, but the Sabres replied with three straight goals. The Flyers recovered from that, but van Riemsdyk wasn't part of their rally. The 31-year-old winger has 11 goals, 27 points, 53 shots on net and a plus-7 rating through 23 appearances.
Feb 28, 2021
Sparks offense in road win
Van Riemsdyk picked up a goal and an assist with four shots in a 3-0 win over Buffalo.
ANALYSIS
Van Riemsdyk set up Sean Couturier's goal that opened the scoring 22 seconds into the middle frame, then he sealed the victory with a tally of his own almost exactly 15 minutes later. van Riemsdyk has been a force all season long, topping the Flyers in points (25), goals (10), assists (15), plus/minus (plus-8), power-play goals (seven) and power-play points (eight). The 31-year-old is tied for seventh in the NHL scoring race heading into Tuesday's clash with the Penguins.
Feb 24, 2021
Keeps on producing
Van Riemsdyk scored his league-leading seventh power-play goal of the year in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Rangers.
ANALYSIS
Van Riemsdyk deposited a backdoor tap-in 4:05 into the second period to give the Flyers a 3-1 lead. It was van Riemsdyk's team-leading ninth goal of the season and tied him for the NHL lead in power-play tallies. The 31-year-old is having a terrific campaign, pacing the Flyers in goals, points (22) and assists (13) after 16 games. He's reached the scoresheet in nine of his last 10 games and has goals in four of his last five.
Feb 21, 2021
Racks up three points in loss
Van Riemsdyk scored a power-play goal and added two assists in Sunday's 7-3 loss to the Bruins.
ANALYSIS
While van Riemsdyk was solid in the game, the Flyers as a team weren't able to keep up with the Bruins. In 15 games this year, van Riemsdyk has eight goals, 21 points, 33 shots on net and a plus-5 rating. He's already over halfway to his 40-point output from 66 appearances last season. Shooting 24.2 percent so far has helped the 31-year-old in a bounce-back campaign, but he shouldn't be expected to maintain this pace all season.
Feb 8, 2021
Sees two games postponed
Van Riemsdyk and the Flyers won't face off with the Devils on Thursday or Saturday after the league postponed the games, per the NHL release Monday.
ANALYSIS
Van Riemsdyk will still get to take his seven-game point streak into Washington D.C. on Tuesday but then will get some time to rest up ahead of a Sunday's clash with the Rangers. The winger is currently sitting six points clear of the next closest teammate for the points lead (18) and should continue to provide top-end fantasy value Tuesday.
Feb 7, 2021
Stays hot against Caps
Van Riemsdyk scored a goal and an assist in Sunday's 7-4 win over the Capitals.
ANALYSIS
The veteran winger is having arguably the best run of his career as the greybeard on a line with Scott Laughton and Joel Farabee. JVR has found the scoresheet in seven straight games, piling up four goals and 13 points over that stretch, and on the season he already has seven goals and 18 points through 13 games. He's never scored more than 62 points in a full season, so there's no telling how long van Riemsdyk can keep up this frantic pace, but Philly coach Alain Vigneault isn't likely to break up that red-hot trio any time soon.
Feb 6, 2021
Scores only goal in loss
Van Riemsdyk scored a power-play goal in Friday's 2-1 loss to the Bruins.
ANALYSIS
The veteran winger extended his point streak to six games with his third-period tally. JVR has been a fantasy force to begin the season, racking up six goals and 16 points in 12 games with five of his goals, plus one of the helpers, coming on the power play. He's never come close to being a point-a-game player in his career, however, so the 31-year-old could come crashing back down to earth at any moment.
Feb 3, 2021
Riding five-game point streak
Van Riemsdyk notched an assist, three shots on goal, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Bruins on Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Vam Riemsdyk earned the secondary helper on linemate Joel Farabee's third-period tally. Over the last five games, van Riemsdyk has racked up two tallies and seven assists. He's only seeing third-line minutes, but the 31-year-old winger has five goals, nine helpers, 23 shots on net and a plus-4 rating through 11 contests this season. It won't last forever, but enjoy van Riemsdyk's hot start while you can.
Jan 31, 2021
Sets up hat trick in OT win
Van Riemsdyk dished out three assists and was plus-3 in Sunday's 4-3 overtime win over the Islanders.
ANALYSIS
Van Riemsdyk drew the primary assist on each of Joel Farabee's three goals, helping the 20-year-old collect his first NHL hat trick. Van Riemsdyk also pushed his point streak to four games, a stretch in which he's put up two goals and five assists. It's worth noting that the 31-year-old hasn't registered a single shot on goal in any of his last three contests, but he remains fantasy viable as long as he's piling up assists.w
Jan 26, 2021
Lights lamp twice in win
Van Riemsdyk potted two power-play goals on seven shots in Tuesday's 5-3 win over New Jersey.
ANALYSIS
Seconds after New Jersey's Yegor Sharangovich hit the post on a shorthanded breakaway in the first period, the Flyers gained the zone going the other way and moved the puck around to set up an Ivan Provorov blast from the point, which van Riemsdyk tipped in for the game's first goal. Van Riemsdyk doubled Philadelphia's lead in the first minute of the second period, as the New Jersey native enjoyed a fruitful homecoming. The veteran power forward has a pair of two-goal performances in his last three games and five goals through seven games this season.
Jan 15, 2021
Picks up two helpers in win
Van Riemsdyk notched two assists in Friday's 5-2 win over the Penguins.
ANALYSIS
The Flyers' offense has been roaring to begin the season, and even with a placement on the third line alongside Nolan Patrick and Jakub Voracek, JVR has still come through with a goal and three points in two games. The 31-year-old just fell short of the 20-goal plateau last season due to the truncated schedule, but given Philly's forward depth, van Riemsdyk might be able to get back to that level in 2020-21 even without a full 82-game slate.
Jan 15, 2021
Picks up two helpers in win
Van Riemsdyk notched two assists in Friday's 5-2 win over the Penguins.
ANALYSIS
The Flyers' offense has been roaring to begin the season, and even with a placement on the third line alongside Nolan Patrick and Jakub Voracek, JVR has still come through with a goal and three points in two games. The 31-year-old just fell short of the 20-goal plateau last season due to the truncated schedule, but given Philly's forward depth, van Riemsdyk might be able to get back to that level in 2020-21 even without a full 82-game slate.
Sep 1, 2020
Tallies first of postseason
Van Riemsdyk scored a goal on his lone shot and had two hits in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Islanders in Game 5.
ANALYSIS
After failing to produce a single point in his first nine playoff games, van Riemsdyk got untracked Tuesday with a one-timer on an odd-man rush that gave the Flyers a 2-1 lead late in the second period. The 31-year-old scored 19 times in 66 games during the regular season, so he's still plenty capable of providing offense despite his playoffs-long dry spell prior to Game 5.
Aug 18, 2020
Will sit as healthy scratch
Van Riemsdyk will be a healthy scratch for Tuesday's Game 4 versus Montreal, Bill Meltzer of NHL.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Van Riemsdyk has only averaged 11:30 of ice time in the five contests he's suited up for thus far this postseason and he's gone scoreless over that stretch, so coach Alain Vigneault is clearly hoping Tuesday's scratch will light a fire under the 31-year-old winger. JVR won't have to wait long for his next opportunity to crack the lineup, as the Flyers will be right back at it Wednesday for Game 5.
Apr 1, 2020
Will be ready by May
According to general manager Chuck Fletcher, if the NHL resumed its season in May, van Riemsdyk would be ready to return, Sam Carchidi of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
ANALYSIS
At this point, a return to play in May is looking more and more like a best-case scenario for the NHL, but if the league does return to action this year, even for an abbreviated playoffs, van Riemsdyk will almost certainly be ready to rock. The 30-year-old winger totaled 19 goals and 40 points in 66 games before the NHL halted its season in March.
Mar 5, 2020
Slated for 4-6 week absence
Updating a previous item, the official timeline for van Riemsdyk's (finger) timetable to return is 4-to-6 weeks, Sam Carchidi of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
ANALYSIS
Carchidi initially indicated that van Riemsdyk was expected to sit around six weeks, so the updated timetable leaves open the possibility that van Riemsdyk could make a return near the end of the regular season or for the start of the postseason. In any event, it's fairly safe to cut him loose in most redraft leagues at this point, though it will be worth monitoring his status toward the end of the season if he winds up at the early end of that timetable.
Mar 5, 2020
Facing approximate six-week recovery
Van Riemsdyk will require around six weeks to recover from a broken finger, Sam Carchidi of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
ANALYSIS
Van Riemsdyk's timeline has come into focus and it will officially put an end to his 2019-20 regular season. He could return to action in the postseason should the Flyers make it through the first round, and possibly a bit earlier if he can beat the expected timeline. In any event, van Riemsdyk should be safe to drop in the majority of redraft leagues.
Mar 4, 2020
Suffers broken hand
Van Riemsdyk suffered a broken hand in Wednesday's game against the Capitals, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.
ANALYSIS
With the diagnosis official, it can be expected that van Riemsdyk is facing an absence of multiple weeks. It's possible the winger could be on the shelf for the remainder of the season, but no timeline has been provided by the team yet. Joel Farabee will take van Riemsdyk's place in the lineup going forward.
Mar 4, 2020
Sustains potentially serious injury
Van Riemsdyk left Wednesday's game against the Capitals after blocking a shot with his hand, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Van Riemsdyk played just 2:04 before blocking a Jonas Siegenthaler shot in the first period, and he immediately went to the locker room. Head coach Alain Vigneault said van Riemsdyk had an X-ray and the results "don't look good." It sounds like he'll be out a while, so expect the Flyers to recall Joel Farabee from AHL Lehigh Valley ahead of Thursday's clash against Carolina.
Feb 26, 2020
Sets up score Tuesday
Van Riemsdyk posted a power-play assist and a shot on net across 12:21 in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Sharks.
ANALYSIS
Van Riemsdyk is playing in the bottom six and logged less than 11 minutes at even strength in this contest, but he managed to produce his first point in four games. The 30-year-old winger has been a bit streaky this year -- he has endured three separate seven-game point droughts -- but he's still generated 39 points (18 goals, 21 assists) over 63 games.
Feb 13, 2020
Four-game, seven-point streak
Van Riemsdyk had a goal and two assists in a 6-2 win over the Panthers on Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Don't look now, but JVR is on a four-game, seven-point scoring streak that includes three goals. Van Riemsdyk's feet aren't getting any faster, but his hands are as good as they've ever been. Check your wire -- he might be out there.
Feb 10, 2020
Two points in Monday's win
Van Riemsdyk scored the game-winning goal and added an assist in Monday's 4-1 win over the Panthers.
ANALYSIS
The veteran winger banged home a slick pass from Jakub Voracek for his 16th tally of the season. JVR is on a bit of a rush, racking up four goals and 10 points in the last 11 games, but he's still on pace to fall short of 50 points for the first time in a full season since his early days in the NHL.
Jan 18, 2020
Scoring comes in bunches
Van Riemsdyk scored a goal and added two assists in a 4-1 victory over the Kings on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
The goal and one assist came on the power play. The goal snapped a 12-game snipe drought for the winger with the soft paws. JVR has 28 points in 49 games this season, but they've come in bunches -- 18 of those points have come in just eight games, with the remaining 10 spread across 41 contests. Unfortunately, that makes Van Riemsdyk a difficult play in most fantasy formats -- you're more likely to have him sitting on your bench out of frustration.
Jan 15, 2020
Records power-play assist
Van Riemsdyk produced a power-play assist in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Blues.
ANALYSIS
Van Riemsdyk deflected a Claude Giroux shot over to Travis Konecny, who stuffed in the Flyers' third goal. After an eight-game drought, van Riemsdyk has assists in his past two outings. He's at 25 points and 107 shots in 47 games. He's served in a third-line role lately, which could keep limiting the veteran winger's offense.
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