Philadelphia Flyers head coach John Tortorella shared with reporters that defenseman Emil Andrae will be scratched in the club’s game against the Detroit Red Wings.
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Tortorella also noted that Andrae’s scratch is not due to injury.
Andrae took a big hit near the head from Mathieu Olivier in the Flyers’ game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. He was in obvious discomfort after the hit and continued to look in pain on the bench.
While he skated in a full-contact jersey during the team’s practice on Dec. 12, it’s not a stretch to think they’ll want to be careful with a big hit so close to the head area.
Since being called up to the Flyers in late October, Andrae has been a pleasant surprise this season. The 2020 second-round pick has one goal, five points, 21 hits, 27 blocks and a plus-3 rating in 19 games this season with the Flyers. In the process, he also showed that he belongs in the NHL.
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However, Andrae will sit out tonight against the Red Wings. Tortorella also said that Egor Zamula will be back in Philly’s lineup. He last played on December 7 against the Boston Bruins.
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