SAMUEL ERSSON NEWS

Sharp in Chicago Ersson made 21 saves in Wednesday's 3-1 win over Chicago.

Impact The 24-year-old netminder got beaten by Colin Blackwell midway through the first period, but Ersson shut the door the rest of the way. He's enjoying better support from his teammates at both ends of the ice in February -- the Flyers have scored at least three goals in six straight games, while Ersson has gone 4-1-1 on the month with a 2.51 GAA and .907 save percentage, facing 30 or more shots only once in those six starts.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

In goal Wednesday Ersson will guard the road goal versus the Blackhawks on Wednesday, Charlie O'Connor of PHLY Sports reports.

Impact Ersson gave up five goals on 39 shots in a 6-3 loss to the Devils in Saturday's Stadium Series game. He had won three of his four previous indoor starts, but he's given up 12 goals over his last three games. He'll catch a break on the matchup Wednesday, as the Blackhawks have scored just 13 goals over their last six games with just one win in that span.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Falls to New Jersey Ersson allowed five goals on 39 shots in Saturday's 6-3 Stadium Series loss to the Devils.

Impact Ersson couldn't settle in after allowing a breakaway goal to Nico Hischier 32 seconds into the first period, as he'd ultimately surrender five goals before New Jersey added an empty-netter to hand Ersson a 6-3 defeat. The 24-year-old netminder has dropped his last two outings following a three-game winning streak. Overall, he's 15-10-4 with an .898 save percentage and 2.64 GA this season. Ersson figures to be back between the pipes Wednesday on the road against Chicago.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Rookies Ersson, Daws likely to start Flyers-Devils matchup at Stadium Series | NHL.com Goalies could find selves in spotlight in outdoor game after each taking on bigger role

FEBRUARY 17 • NHL.COM

Slated starter for Saturday Ersson is expected to start in Saturday's road game against New Jersey, per Charlie O'Connor of PHLY Sports.

Impact Ersson has a 15-9-4 record, 2.55 GAA and .900 save percentage in 29 contests this season. He is set to make his third straight start after allowing seven goals on 51 shots (.863 save percentage) over his past two outings. New Jersey ranks ninth offensively this year with 3.34 goals per game, so the Devils will be a difficult adversary for Ersson.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Covered by Leafs Ersson made 24 saves in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Maple Leafs on Thursday.

Impact Auston Matthews picked him apart with a natural hat trick in a 7:49 span in the second period. And William Nylander scored the winner, going five hole in overtime. The loss snapped Ersson's three-game winning streak, but it's hard to fault him against that kind of potent offense. He is 15-9-4 with a 2.55 GAA and .900 save percentage.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

PHI@TOR: Nylander scores goal against Samuel Ersson | Toronto Maple Leafs PHI@TOR: Nylander scores goal against Samuel Ersson

FEBRUARY 16 • NHL.COM

PHI@TOR: Matthews scores goal against Samuel Ersson | Toronto Maple Leafs PHI@TOR: Matthews scores goal against Samuel Ersson

FEBRUARY 16 • NHL.COM

PHI@TOR: Matthews scores goal against Samuel Ersson | Toronto Maple Leafs PHI@TOR: Matthews scores goal against Samuel Ersson

FEBRUARY 16 • NHL.COM

PHI@TOR: Matthews scores goal against Samuel Ersson | Toronto Maple Leafs PHI@TOR: Matthews scores goal against Samuel Ersson

FEBRUARY 16 • NHL.COM

Between pipes against Leafs Ersson will tend the twine versus Toronto on the road Thursday, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports.

Impact Ersson will be making his 10th appearance in the Flyers' last 11 outings after stepping into the starting role. The 24-year-old Swede is currently riding a three-game winning streak during which he posted a 1.67 GAA and .932 save percentage. Fantasy players probably shouldn't expect Cal Petersen to steal too many starts away from Ersson the rest of the way.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Gets win over Coyotes Ersson stopped 20 of 23 shots in Monday's 5-3 win over the Coyotes.

Impact Ersson didn't have the easiest of outings, but he did well enough to earn his third straight win thanks to a third-period surge from the Flyers. During that streak, the 24-year-old has allowed five goals on 73 shots. Ersson is up to 15-9-3 with a 2.49 GAA and a .901 save percentage through 28 appearances this season. The Flyers' defensive structure should shelter him a bit, though he'll still need to put up positive results to keep the No. 1 job.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Tending twine Monday Ersson will patrol the home crease Monday against Arizona, per Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia.

Impact Ersson has won his past two outings, having stopped 48 of 50 shots during that span. Through 27 appearances this season, he has posted a 14-9-3 record with three shutouts, a 2.47 GAA and a .903 save percentage. Arizona is tied for 20th in the league this campaign with 2.94 goals per contest.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Sharp again in win Ersson stopped 28 of 29 shots in a 4-1 victory over Winnipeg on Thursday.

Impact Ersson was sharp Thursday, blanking the Jets until Kyle Connor's goal 14:48 into the third period. The 24-year-old Ersson has allowed just two goals on 50 shots in consecutive wins following the All-Star break. He's now 14-9-3 with a .903 save percentage and 2.47 GAA this season. Ersson should continue to see the bulk of starting opportunities in Philly with Carter Hart (personal) away from the team indefinitely.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

WPG@PHI: Connor scores goal against Samuel Ersson | Winnipeg Jets WPG@PHI: Connor scores goal against Samuel Ersson

FEBRUARY 9 • NHL.COM

Facing Jets Ersson will defend the home crease versus Winnipeg on Thursday, according to Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia.

Impact Ersson snapped a four-game losing streak Tuesday, turning aside 20 shots in a 2-1 win in Florida. The victory boosted his record to 13-9-3. Ersson has a 2.53 GAA and a .900 save percentage, as he has taken over as the No. 1 netminder with the Flyers. The Jets have been slumping of late, scoring only three times in their last four games, while losing all four contests.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Sharp in win Ersson stopped 20 of 21 shots in Tuesday's 2-1 victory over the Panthers.

Impact Ersson stood tall against an unusually muted Florida offense, allowing just a power-play goal to Carter Verhaeghe in the first period before blanking the Panthers over the final two frames. The 24-year-old Ersson had been struggling heading into the All-Star break, dropping four straight starts since taking over the starting job, posting an ugly .819 save percentage in that span. With Tuesday's victory, Ersson improved to 13-9-3 with a .900 save percentage and 2.53 GAA on the season. The Flyers are back in action at home against the Jets on Thursday.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Tuesday Ersson will guard the road goal versus the Panthers on Tuesday, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now reports.

Impact Ersson stumbled into the All-Star break with four straight losses, allowing 15 goals on 83 shots in that span. The 24-year-old will have a tough assignment after the break, as the Panthers rode a four-game winning streak into their bye week.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Gets early hook Saturday Ersson gave up four goals on 14 shots before being replaced by Cal Petersen to begin the second period of Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Bruins.

Impact All four goals came in a little over four minutes late in the frame, prompting the switch between the pipes. Ersson may be wearing down under the workload of being Philly's No. 1 netminder -- he's lost four straight starts, giving up 15 goals on 83 shots over that stretch. He'll get a rest over the All-Star break, but the 24-year-old may begin ceding start to other options like Petersen or Felix Sandstrom once the Flyers resume play.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Tending twine Saturday Ersson will patrol the home crease Saturday against Boston, per Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia.

Impact Ersson has lost his past three starts, surrendering 11 goals on 69 shots during that span. He has a 12-8-3 record this season with three shutouts, a 2.46 GAA and a .902 save percentage through 24 games played. The Bruins rank sixth in the league this campaign with 3.44 goals per contest.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Gets no help in loss Ersson made 14 saves in Thursday's 3-0 loss to the Red Wings.

Impact All three tallies came in the second period as the Philly defense gave up some prime scoring chances, including on an Andrew Copp shorthanded goal when it was hard to tell which team was down a skater. Ersson has lost three straight starts and given up 11 goals on 69 shots (.841 save percentage) while doing it, but the 24-year-old seems entrenched for now as the Flyers' No. 1 netminder.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE