Richard, 28, scored two goals and racked up six points in seven games for the big club in November only to be loaned back to Lehigh Valley due to a numbers game.
Looking to build upon their six-game point streak, John Tortorella's Philadelphia Flyers (22-20-6) begin an Empire State back-to-back on Thursday against Peter Laviolette's New York Rangers (23-20-4).
The Philadelphia Flyers are set to take on the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden in what promises to be an exciting division rivalry matchup.