Ersson stopped 20 shots in Monday's 4-3 win over the Panthers.
Florida jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first period, but Ersson buckled down and allowed only a Sam Reinhart power-play tally the rest of the way, giving the Flyers a chance to mount a comeback. Ersson is on a roll again, going 4-1-0 over his last five outings with a 1.51 GAA and a .939 save percentage despite a three-game absence at the beginning of January due to a lower-body injury.
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Flyers' Samuel Ersson: Tending twine Monday
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Ersson will patrol the home crease versus Florida on Monday, according to Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia.
Ersson is coming off a 22-save performance in Saturday's 6-0 shutout win over Anaheim. He has a 10-7-2 record with two shutouts, a 2.86 GAA and an .888 save percentage through 21 appearances this season. Florida ranks ninth in the league with 3.26 goals per game in 2024-25.
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Flyers' Samuel Ersson: Posts 22-save shutout
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Ersson recorded 22 saves in Saturday's 6-0 win over the Ducks.
Ersson was coming off a subpar display in a 4-1 loss to Dallas on Thursday, but he bounced back admirably to record his second shutout over his last three appearances. He needed only 15 saves to shut out the Sharks on Dec. 31 in a 4-0 win. Ersson has gone 10-7-2 with a 2.86 GAA and an .888 save percentage across 21 appearances this season.
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Flyers' Samuel Ersson: Tending twine Saturday
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Ersson will defend the home crease versus Anaheim on Saturday, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Ersson has given up only four goals on 70 shots in his last three appearances. He is 9-7-2 with a 3.02 GAA and an .883 save percentage this season. The Ducks are averaging only 2.51 goals per game in 2024-25.
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Flyers' Samuel Ersson: Hung out to dry Thursday
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Ersson turned aside 19 of 22 shots in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Stars, with Dallas' final tally getting scored into an empty net.
Making his return from a lower-body injury that had sidelined Ersson for the prior three games, the 25-year-old goalie was left to fend for himself by the Philly defense -- two of Dallas' tallies came on deflections from players parked right outside his crease, while the third was scored on a 3-on-1 rush in the second period. Ersson has looked good since Christmas despite the struggles of the team in front of him, allowing four goals on 70 shots (.943 save percentage) over his last three outings, but he'd stumbled to a 4.26 GAA and .810 save percentage in the six appearances before that. Ersson is still holding on to the No. 1 job in the Flyers' crease over Aleksei Kolosov and Ivan Fedotov, but his grip isn't a firm one.
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Flyers' Samuel Ersson: Between pipes Thursday
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Ersson (lower body) will return to action at home versus Dallas on Thursday, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Ersson had missed the previous three games with his injury. The 25-year-old netminder was 3-1-0 with a 2.95 GAA and an .885 save percentage in his four games prior to getting hurt. He will have a tough matchup at home versus the Stars, who are averaging 3.26 goals per game in 2024-25, which is tied for ninth in the NHL.
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Flyers' Samuel Ersson: Remains unavailable
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Ersson (lower body) will not be an option against Toronto on Tuesday but is not expected out long term, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports.
Ersson will be out of action for his third straight game due to his lower-body issue. Prior to getting hurt, the Swedish netminder appeared to be finding his stride, going 3-1-0 with a 2.95 GAA in his last four outings, including a shutout victory over the Sharks. With Ersson still out, Ivan Fedotov will get the nod Tuesday.
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Flyers' Samuel Ersson: Out Sunday
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Ersson (lower body) is out Sunday against the Maple Leafs.
Ersson will miss a second straight game after suffering a lower-body injury in a win Tuesday over San Jose. Ivan Fedotov will get the start Sunday against Toronto.
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Flyers' Samuel Ersson: Dealing with lower-body injury
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Ersson is day-to-day with a lower-body injury after leaving Tuesday's game versus the Sharks.
Ersson has already been sidelined on two other occasions by lower-body issues this season, so this is not a positive update. Aleksei Kolosov and Ivan Fedotov will handle the goaltending duties until Ersson is cleared to play again, beginning with Thursday's game in Vegas.
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Flyers' Samuel Ersson: Departs after two periods
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Ersson (undisclosed) left Tuesday's game versus the Sharks after the second period, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Ersson had stopped all 15 shots he faced over the first two frames, so he's likely dealing with something. Aleksei Kolosov took over in goal for the third and would likely operate as the No. 1 netminder if Ersson is forced to miss time. The Flyers' road trip continues Thursday versus the Golden Knights. They won't need to call up another goalie, as Ivan Fedotov is already on the NHL roster.
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Flyers' Samuel Ersson: Draws start against Penguins
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Ersson will defend the road crease against the Penguins on Monday.
Ersson earned the overtime win over the Blue Jackets on Saturday despite turning aside just 21 of 25 shots (.840 save percentage). The 25-year-old hasn't been particularly effective since returning from a lower-body injury, going 2-3-0 with a 3.85 GAA and .830 save percentage over his last five starts.
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Flyers' Samuel Ersson: Holds on for overtime win
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Ersson stopped 21 of 25 shots in Saturday's 5-4 overtime win over the Blue Jackets.
The Flyers rallied from three deficits in the third period, and then Owen Tippett completed the comeback at 3:30 of overtime. This was Ersson's second win in five starts since he came back from a lower-body injury. The 25-year-old has allowed 19 goals in that span despite facing no more than 25 shots in any of those games. Ersson is up to 7-5-2 with a 3.09 GAA and an .881 save percentage through 16 appearances. He's still atop the depth chart in goal, though his poor recent performance should allow Aleksei Kolosov to see a decent share of playing time in the backup role. Ivan Fedotov also remains on the NHL roster, making the Flyers' crease crowded, and one to avoid in fantasy.
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Flyers' Samuel Ersson: Tending twine Saturday
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Ersson will be between the home pipes versus Columbus on Saturday, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Ersson has struggled since returning from a lower-body injury that cost him 11 games, going 1-3-0 and allowing 15 goals on only 87 shots (.828 save percentage). His lone win was against Saturday's opponent, as the Blue Jackets managed only 18 shots on goal in a 5-3 win for the Flyers on Dec. 10. Columbus has been surprisingly strong offensively in 2024-25, averaging 3.24 goals per game.
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Flyers' Samuel Ersson: Set to start Wednesday
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Ersson is expected to start in Wednesday's road tilt against Detroit.
Ersson has a 6-4-2 record, 2.87 GAA and .891 save percentage in 14 appearances in 2024-25. He has allowed at least three goals in each of his past five starts. Detroit ranks 27th in goals per game with 2.57.
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Flyers' Samuel Ersson: Overwhelmed by Wild
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Ersson made 19 saves in a 4-1 loss to Minnesota on Saturday.
Ersson is the lead goalie in a three-headed monster in Philly. He has started 13 games, with Ivan Fedotov starting 10 and Aleksei Kolosov getting the call eight times. Having three netminders in the fold rarely delivers much fantasy value, but Ersson makes a solid case for himself. He has a 6-4-2 record, and his 2.87 GAA is the best of the trio. However, his team-leading .891 save percentage is abysmal. Still, Ersson's fantasy worth could rise if he stays at the forefront of the team's goaltending picture.
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Flyers' Samuel Ersson: Solid night against Columbus
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Ersson made 15 saves in a 5-3 win over Columbus on Tuesday.
Ersson is 2-1-0 in his last three games, but he's allowed 10 goals in that span. Still, it was a solid performance Tuesday. Overall, he's 6-3-2 with a 2.85 GAA and an .893 save percentage. Aleksei Kolosov and Ivan Fedotov are also on the roster, but Ersson will keep his hands on the reins as long as he continues to deliver.
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Flyers' Samuel Ersson: Drawing road start
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Ersson will be between the pipes in Tuesday's road tilt against the Blue Jackets, according to Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers.
Ersson allowed four goals on 25 shots in his return to the lineup Sunday versus Utah after missing 11 games with a lower-body injury. The Flyers are currently carrying three goalies on their roster, and it remains unclear if that will continue now that Ersson is healthy. Either way, Ersson appears to be the No. 1 option in net for Philadelphia, as he'll make back-to-back starts. The Blue Jackets rank 7th in the NHL with 3.41 goals per game through 27 contests.
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Flyers' Samuel Ersson: Loses in return
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Ersson stopped 21 of 25 shots in Sunday's 4-2 loss to Utah.
Ersson missed 11 games due to a lower-body injury. The 25-year-old netminder had a good first period, but Utah put up three goals in the second and Kevin Stenlund iced the game with a shorthanded tally in the third. Ersson is down to 5-3-2 with a 2.83 GAA and an .897 save percentage through 12 contests. He functioned as the Flyers' starter to begin 2024-25, but with Aleksei Kolosov and Ivan Fedotov improving their play in Ersson's absence, the Philadelphia crease figures to be a messy one in the short term. It's unclear which goalie will start Tuesday's road game at Columbus.
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Flyers' Samuel Ersson: Travels with team
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Ersson (lower body) traveled with the Flyers for Saturday's game in St. Louis, Jackie Spiegel of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Ersson didn't play, but it's impressive he traveled for the road game, which was the second half of a back-to-back. The 25-year-old has been out since Nov. 11, and he's already exceeded his 1-2 week return timeline established in mid-November. Improved performances from Aleksei Kolosov and Ivan Fedotov have allowed the Flyers to take their time with Ersson's return, so he may not return to a No. 1 role once he's activated from injured reserve.
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Flyers' Samuel Ersson: Not playing Saturday
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Ersson (lower body) will not play in Saturday's home game versus Chicago, according to Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia.
Ersson practiced Saturday and is getting close to a return. The 25-year-old netminder was injured at practice 10 days ago. He has a 5-2-2 record with a 2.70 GAA and a .902 save percentage this season. Ersson remains on injured reserve and is day-to-day ahead of Monday's home matchup versus Vegas.
