A standout goaltender is set to make his preseason debut after a breakout first season with Philadelphia, where he delivered strong defensive numbers, including a goals-against average under 2.5 and a save percentage above .900. His performance helped solidify his role as the team’s top netminder, following a campaign marked by consistency and high-level play. Fans and analysts will be watching closely to see if he can build on that success as the new campaign begins. The preseason appearance offers a first look at whether his early dominance can carry over into the regular season.

Vladar was making his preseason debut after establishing himself as Philadelphia’s No. 1 goalie with a 29-14-7 record, 2.42 goals-against average and .906 save percentage in his first year with the ...