Philadelphia Flyers fans experienced some unexpected moments regarding their defense mere moments apart on Thursday night.
Most importantly, Kimmo Timonen announced that he’ll resume skating on Friday after eight months of uncertainty related to blood clot issues:
Finally got some good news today!! Back to skating tomorrow after 8 months of RESTING.I will probably feel like I am 25 again!
— Kime4kids (@kime4kids) February 6, 2015
In less important but still startling developments, Nick Schultz (of all people) scored a 1-0 goal for the Flyers.
Circling back to Timonen, CSNPhilly.com’s Tim Panaccio reports that a press conference will be held regarding Timonen’s future during the first intermission of tonight’s game against the New York Islanders. We’ll keep an eye out for what that entails, naturally.
Update: The Flyers addressed the situation during that first intermission.
GM Ron Hextall apparently said that the risk isn’t severe for the 39-year-old.
"It's been a long process. I kept the hope alive and kept working hard." -Kimmo Timonen on his return to skating pic.twitter.com/QJnC73eosL
— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) February 6, 2015
Hexy officially announces Kimmo is back. Says risk is minimal.
— Sam Carchidi (@BroadStBull) February 6, 2015