Walker picked up two assists, one on the power play and one shorthanded, in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Blue Jackets.
Both points came early in the second period, as Walker slipped the puck to Bobby Brink on the man advantage for the Flyers' second goal -- and Walker's first power-play point of the year -- before causing a Columbus turnover in his own end about five minutes later that created a two-on-nothing break for Ryan Poehling and Garnet Hathaway which Poehling converted. Walker is emerging as one of head coach John Tortorella's most trusted blueliners, seeing a career-high average of 21:05 per contest in 2023-24. The 29-year-old has a four-game point streak going in which he's amassed one goal and six points. On the season, he's recorded three goals, 10 points, 32 shots on net, 31 blocked shots, 28 hits, 10 PIM and a plus-6 rating through 18 contests.
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Flyers' Sean Walker: Fills box score in win
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Walker registered two assists, three shots on goal, two hits, two blocked shots, four PIM and a plus-3 rating in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Kings.
Walker entered Saturday on a six-game point drought after a solid start to the campaign. The 28-year-old was able to torment his former team by assisting on the Flyers' first two goals of the contest. He's up to two goals, four assists, 26 shots on net, 27 blocked shots, 22 hits, six PIM and a plus-5 rating through 15 outings this season, primarily playing in a top-four role.
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Flyers' Sean Walker: Scores first goal of season
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Walker lit the lamp in Thursday's win over Edmonton.
It was Walker's first goal as a Flyer. The defenseman is off to a strong start, posting one goal, one assist, seven hits and six blocks while averaging 19:25 of ice time through four games.
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Wild's Samuel Walker: Summoned by Wild
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Walker was called up by Minnesota on Wednesday, per Jessi Pierce of NHL.com.
Walker has no points in two AHL games with Iowa this season. In 56 AHL outings last year, he scored 27 goals and 48 points.
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Wild's Samuel Walker: Dropped from camp
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Walker was reassigned to AHL Iowa on Wednesday, per CapFriendly.
Walker was able to shake off a shoulder injury from the IIHF World Championship to participate in camp, but he fell short of making the roster. The 24-year-old winger had two points in his first nine NHL games last season, so he could be an in-season call-up when the Wild are dealing with injuries.
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Wild's Samuel Walker: Ready for training camp
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Walker (shoulder) will be ready for training camp after playing in the Tom Kurvers Prospects Showcase, Dylan Loucks of The Hockey News reports.
Walker, who was injured during the 2023 IIHF World Championship, potted three goals and added one assist in Minnesota's 7-4 win over Chicago on Sunday. The 24-year-old forward racked up 27 goals and 48 points in 56 AHL contests last campaign. He will compete for an NHL spot during training camp.
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Flyers' Sean Walker: Traded to Philadelphia
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Walker was traded from the Kings to the Flyers in a three-team deal involving Columbus on Tuesday, Mayor's Manor reports.
Walker was reportedly moved primarily to make room for prospect Brandt Clarke on the right side of LA's defense. Walker picked up 13 points through 70 games in 2022-23. He'll likely slot into a bottom-four role for the Flyers.
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Wild's Samuel Walker: Injured at World Championship
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Walker suffered a shoulder injury at the IIHF World Championship in Finland on Friday and is returning back home, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
Walker's tournament is over after just one game. Team doctors told him that he will be ready to go for the start of training camp in September. The rookie had a goal and an assist in nine NHL games in his first professional season. Walker also scored 27 times and added 21 helpers in 56 AHL games.
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Wild's Samuel Walker: Heads to minors
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Walker was sent down to the AHL on Friday, per Jessi Pierce of NHL.com.
Walker was called up Wednesday, but was a healthy scratch for that evening's contest against Dallas. He had a goal and two points in nine outings with Minnesota during the regular season. At the AHL level with Iowa, he contributed 27 goals and 48 points in 56 appearances in 2022-23.
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Wild's Samuel Walker: Ascends to top level
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Walker was recalled by the Wild on Wednesday.
Although he's been promoted, at this point Walker isn't expected to draw into the lineup for Wednesday's Game 2 versus Dallas. The 23-year-old rookie has picked up two points through nine top-level appearances this season.
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Kings' Sean Walker: Doesn't get much ice time
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Walker averaged a career-low 14:50 of ice time in 2022-23 after averaging 18:33 over the previous three campaigns.
Walker did fine with the work he was given, though, recording three goals, 13 points, 36 PIM, 94 shots, 77 hits and 104 blocks in 70 contests during the regular season. The 28-year-old even recorded a power-play assist despite averaging just 0:13 of ice time with the man advantage. He's projected to continue playing on the third pairing for Game 1 of the Kings' first-round series against Edmonton on Monday.
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Wild's Samuel Walker: Sent to minors
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Walker was assigned to AHL Iowa on Friday.
Walker picked up an assist Thursday, giving him a goal and two points in nine NHL games this season. Walker has 26 goals and 46 points in 54 games with Iowa this season.
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Wild's Samuel Walker: Rises to top level
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Walker was promoted from AHL Iowa on Wednesday.
Although he's been recalled, at this point it isn't clear if Walker will jump into the lineup for Thursday's regular-season finale versus Nashville. He's picked up one goal through eight top-level appearances this season.
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Wild's Samuel Walker: Sent to the minors
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Walker has been reassigned to AHL Iowa on Friday.
Walker has a goal in eight NHL games this season. Walker had 24 goals and 44 points in 50 games at the AHL level before his recall.
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Kings' Sean Walker: Slips helper in blowout win
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Walker notched an assist and went plus-4 in Monday's 8-2 win over the Flames.
Walker has two helpers, 10 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating over his last three contests. It's also a good sign that the Kings lost the game he was scratched for March 18, which should encourage head coach Todd McLellan to keep the 28-year-old blueliner in the lineup at least until Sean Durzi (upper body) returns. Walker has 12 points, 85 shots on net, 91 blocked shots, 62 hits, 34 PIM and a minus-4 rating through 61 appearances.
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Kings' Sean Walker: Sees shot tipped in
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Walker produced an assist and blocked four shots in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Islanders.
Walker saw his 10-game point drought end when Blake Lizotte tipped in one of his shot attempts early in the second period. Prior to Sean Durzi (undisclosed) missing time, Walker saw his job stability slip with a pair of healthy scratches. The 28-year-old has 11 points, 83 shots on net, 85 blocked shots, 62 hits, 34 PIM and a minus-9 rating through 59 contests.
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Kings' Sean Walker: On nine-game scoring drought
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Walker hasn't recorded a point over his last nine games.
Walker has seven goals and 10 points in 57 contests this season. He's averaged just 14:46 of ice time in 2022-23, and his role has been trending downward with him averaging 13:03 over his last nine outings. With his limited responsibilities, Walker isn't likely to make regular offensive contributions.
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Wild's Samuel Walker: Summoned by Minnesota
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Walker was called up by Minnesota on Thursday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
Walker has a goal in six games with Minnesota this season. At the AHL level, he's contributed 24 goals and 44 points in 50 contests with Iowa in 2022-23. Kirill Kaprizov sustained a lower-body injury during Wednesday's contest versus Winnipeg, so Walker might draw into the lineup Saturday against San Jose.
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Kings' Sean Walker: Snaps slump with goal
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Walker scored a goal on two shots and blocked five shots in Monday's 5-2 win over the Sabres.
Walker had gone 15 games without a goal and mustered just one assist in that span. His second-period tally Monday held up as the game-winner, the first such goal of his career. For the season, the 28-year-old blueliner is up to 10 points, 68 shots on net, 73 blocked shots, 53 hits, 30 PIM and a minus-5 rating through 48 contests in a bottom-four role.
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Kings' Sean Walker: On 10-game scoring drought
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Walker has been held off the scoresheet in his last 10 contests.
Walker does have 13 hits and 19 blocks over that 10-game span though, which gives him two goals, nine points, 52 hits and 65 blocks in 46 contests this season. He's averaging just 15:05 of ice time this season, which is down from 18:33 over 123 contests from 2019-20 through 2021-22. Although he should continue to make regular contributions in terms of hits and blocks, his scoring pace isn't likely to increase meaningfully unless his role with the Kings grows.
