Hes in.
Welcome back, @oskarlindblom. pic.twitter.com/SeMbnLKzur— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) September 3, 2020
The Philadelphia Flyers, with their season on the line getting in a critical Video game 6 on Thursday, got an additional boost with the return of Oskar Lindblom to the lineup– the forwards first game action given that being detected and treated for Ewings sarcoma.
He was having a breakout season, connected for the team lead with 11 goals through 30 games. Lindblom stayed in Philadelphia throughout the season to get chemotherapy at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.
” I wouldnt certainly put any limitations on Oskar,” Flyers general manager Chuck Fletcher stated at the time of the extension.
Lindblom, 24, was detected with the unusual bone cancer in December. He was having a breakout season, tied for the group lead with 11 objectives through 30 games. Lindblom remained in Philadelphia throughout the season to get chemotherapy at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.
He completed his last treatment in July. Just weeks later on, the Flyers offered Lindblom a three-year, $9 million agreement extension.
” I wouldnt definitely put any limitations on Oskar,” Flyers general manager Chuck Fletcher stated at the time of the extension. “Well obviously do whatever we can to safeguard him, however hes anticipating restarting his life and his career. Whatever that suggests, well learn.”
The Flyers won Game 5 to force a Game 6 versus the New York Islanders, however still route 3-2 in the best-of-seven series. The Flyers are without leading forwards Sean Couturier and Joel Farabee in Game 6.
When he rejoined his teammates at voluntary training camp in June while he was receiving treatments, Lindblom sounded carefully positive about a return.
He was the Flyers candidate for the Masterton Trophy, which is granted annually to the NHL gamer who “finest exemplifies the qualities of determination, sportsmanship, and devotion to ice hockey.” The NHL will reveal the winner this summer.
The Flyers selected Lindblom 138th total in 2014. He has 30 objectives and 27 helps in 134 profession video games with Philadelphia.
