Flyers Dedicating Season To Teammate Oskar Lindblom After Cancer Diagnosis
The Philadelphia Flyers are playing the rest of the season for teammate Oskar Lindblom. The 23 year old left winger is preparing for treatment after being diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma, a rare type of bone cancer.
We’re all fighting with @oskarlindblom. pic.twitter.com/8ceHDn4OCk
— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) December 13, 2019
As a tribute, Lindblom’s jersey hung in the locker room before Saturday night’s game in Minnesota.
We fight as a family. 💜 #OskarStrong pic.twitter.com/Uh4Rnv8UYU
— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) December 14, 2019
#Flyers getting ready to take the ice....and @oskarlindblom is in their thoughts. Photo: Zack Hill. pic.twitter.com/CUjFhjmqRP
— Sam Carchidi (@BroadStBull) December 14, 2019
Lindblom will have more tests next week and begin treatment shortly after that.
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