Flyers move on without James van Riemsdyk, host Panthers

The Philadelphia Flyers have many reasons to be optimistic following a surprising start of four wins over their first six games.

But they also have to deal with the bitter reality of losing James van Riemsdyk with a fractured finger for at least a month.

The short-handed Flyers will host the Florida Panthers on Thursday without van Riemsdyk, who has compiled two goals and three assists in six games.

"It hurts. It hurts