Jakub Voracek Injury: Updates on Flyers Star's Foot and Return

Philadelphia Flyers right winger Jakub Voracek was dealing with a lower-body injury suffered on Feb. 28 and had not played since. However, he's ready to make his return. 

Continue for updates.

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Voracek Active vs. Penguins

Saturday, March 19

The Flyers announced Voracek will be back in the lineup against Pittsburgh on Saturday. 

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Voracek Crucial Playmaker for Flyers

Thus far this season, the talented winger has 48 points off 38 assists and 10 goals. 

That recent durability and productivity proved critical for a Philadelphia team that otherwise had a disappointing season in 2014 and missed the playoffs. The hope among Flyers fans was the team would turn the corner in 2015 with Voracek setting up scoring opportunities from the wing.  

While Simmonds is a quality winger, this Flyers team is looking for a postseason berth after missing out last year. They need Voracek to be productive to fulfill those expectations.