After three down seasons in Philadelphia, Felix Sandstrom has signed a one-year, two-way contract with Buffalo as he attempts to resurrect his NHL career. The 27-year-old netminder has appeared in 30 games for the Flyers in the last three seasons and has a 4-18-4 record, 3.66 GAA and .880 SV%.
Ivan Fedotov joined the Flyers on Friday and will serve as their backup moving forward. Sandstrom returns to the AHL, where he has gone 11-6-2 with a 3.23 GAA and .882 SV% in 20 games this season.
Cal Petersen was placed on waivers by the Flyers earlier on Wednesday, prompting the team to recall Sandstrom from the Lehigh-Valley Phantoms of the AHL. The 27-year-old Sandstrom had a 20-game stint with the Flyers last season but has played exclusively in the AHL this season, posting a 3.23 GAA and .882 SV% in 20 games (11-6-2).
Cal Petersen was placed on waivers by the Flyers earlier on Wednesday, prompting the team to recall Sandstrom from the Lehigh-Valley Phantoms of the AHL. The 27-year-old Sandstrom had a 20-game stint with the Flyers last season but has played exclusively in the AHL this season, posting a 3.23 GAA and .882 SV% in 20 games (11-6-2).
With the news that Carter Hart (illness) will be out Thursday vs. Washington, Felix Sandstrom was recalled from Lehigh Valley (AHL) on an emergency basis and will backup Samuel Ersson. The 26-year-old has struggled mightily this season in the AHL, with a 2-1-2 record, 3.32 GAA and .871 SV%.
Sandstrom has been assigned to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms of the AHL after clearing unconditional waivers. The 26-year-old goaltender was serving as a depth netminder for the Flyers while Carter Hart was out of the lineup due to injury.
Sandstrom played 20 games for the Flyers last season, recording a 3.72 GAA and .880 SV% and could end up being the backup option for the Flyers after his conditioning stint with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. Carter Hart has been terrific for the Flyers this season, starting seven of nine games, but the Flyers have been blown out in the two games Samuel Ersson started, being outscored 12-8 (0-1-1).
Sandstrom stopped 27 of 29 shots (.931 SV%) to snap a nine-game losing streak as he beat the Montreal Canadiens in his previous start. The 26-year-old has struggled in his rookie season, with his 2-10-2 record, 3.38 GAA and .887 SV%. He will face the Ottawa Senators, who have won three of their last five games after a 5-2 win over Florida in their last contest.
Sandstrom allowed five goals on 34 shots (.853 SV%) for his eighth straight loss as he was defeated in overtime by the Carolina Hurricanes his last time out. The 26-year-old rookie has found winning nearly impossible this season, as proven by his 1-10-2 record, 3.49 GAA and .884 SV%. He will face the Montreal Canadiens, who have won three of their last four games but are 30th in the NHL in shots per game (27.6).
Sandstrom stopped 28 of 29 shots (.966 SV%) but picked up his seventh-straight loss as he was beaten by the Carolina Hurricanes in his previous start. The 26-year-old has been incredibly unsuccessful this season, as shown by his 1-9-1 record, 3.30 GAA and .888 SV%. He will take on the Vegas Golden Knights, who have won six of their last seven after a 5-3 win over St. Louis last game.
Sandstrom last took the crease for the Flyers on Feb. 12th, as he picked up his sixth-straight loss after allowing four goals on 21 shots (.810 SV%) vs. Seattle. The 26-year-old has struggled in his second NHL season, with his 1-8-1 record, 3.52 GAA and .880 SV%. He will hope to improve those numbers as he takes on Carolina, who has won three-straight games and eight of their last 10.
