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Bunting expected to make Flyers debut against Senators

Philadelphia adds its new winger to a lineup still missing Nikita Grebenkin.

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Michael Bunting is expected to play his first game for the Philadelphia Flyers when they visit the Ottawa Senators on Thursday, Oct. 8, according to NHL.com's projected-lineup report.

The 31-year-old winger signed a one-year contract with Philadelphia on Tuesday.

The Flyers enter the game 0-2-2. Faceoff at Canadian Tire Centre is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.

Rasmus Ristolainen took part in Thursday's skate, but the report offered no new update on his availability. The defenceman left Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to Carolina with an undisclosed injury.

Forward Nikita Grebenkin remains out with an upper-body injury.

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