Philadelphia Flyers News

The Flyers will turn to Ersson between the pipes for the 22nd time this season when they travel to Boston on Thursday. Ersson was tagged with the loss in his last outing, allowing four goals on 23 shots in a 4-0 shutout loss to the Islanders on Monday. The 26-year-old netminder is in the midst of another disappointing season, registering an .860 SV% and 3.39 GAA through 23 appearances. Ersson and the Flyers enter action on Thursday at +125 on the money line.

The Flyers will turn to Ersson on the tail end of a back-to-back, desperate for a win after losing 5-3 last night to the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 26-year-old Ersson allowed four goals on 23 shots (.826 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 4-0 loss to the New York Islanders, but has played better lately, salvaging points in three of his last four starts (2-1-1). The Flyers enter Thursday's contest as +133 road underdogs against a Boston Bruins team with points in four straight games (3-0-1).

Despite a 5-3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets, Konecny had a terrific performance on Wednesday, scoring all three goals, but suffered a lower-body injury late in the game. The 28-year-old forward has 48 points (20G / 28A) in 51 games this season.

Ristolainen has had trouble staying in the lineup this season, battling a myriad of injuries, most recently a lower-body injury that had him exit Wednesday's game against the Columbus Blue Jackets in the first period. The 31-year-old Finnish defenseman has three assists in 15 games this season.

With Dan Vladar (lower body) activated from Injured Reserve, Kolosov will return to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms (AHL). The 24-year-old Kolosov has spent most of the season in the AHL and struggled in limited NHL action, posting a 4.00 GAA and .830 SV% in four appearances with the Flyers (0-2-0).

Juulsen did not play in Philadelphia's previous game, but he will return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 28-year-old defenseman is averaging 14:06 time-on-ice and has eight points (1G / 7A) in 37 games this season.

Vladar has not played since suffering a lower-body injury two weeks ago and will return to the crease on Wednesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Before his injury, the 28-year-old Czech goalie was arguably Philadelphia's most valuable player, posting a 2.23 GAA and .909 SV% in his previous 11 games (6-2-3). The Flyers went 2-4-1 without Vladar and enter Wednesday's contest as slight +106 road underdogs against a Blue Jackets team that has won six of their last seven games (6-1-0).

Ristolainen has only played 13 games this season and has been out of the lineup for the past two weeks, but should return on Monday against the New York Islanders. The 31-year-old Finnish defenseman is averaging 20:59 time-on-ice, recording three assists, 16 hits, and 24 blocks this season.

McDonald was reassigned in order to create room on the active roster for the return of Rasmus Ristolainen (upper-body). McDonald was recalled from Lehigh Valley back on January 18th but did not appear in an NHL game.

Ersson was having an abysmal season, but has turned things around in recent games after being thrust into the starters' role because of a Dan Vladar (lower body) injury. The 26-year-old Ersson has helped his team record a point in three straight games (2-0-1), posting a 2.98 GAA and .897 SV%, a stark contrast from the 3.34 GAA and .855 SV% he sported in his previous 19 outings (6-9-4). The Flyers enter Monday's contest as -116 home favorites against a New York Islanders team that has been outscored 9-1 during a two-game losing streak (0-2-0).

Garnet Hathaway will be a healthy scratch on Monday, allowing Grebenkin to re-enter the lineup against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 22-year-old Grebenkin is averaging 11:13 time-on-ice and has 10 points (3G / 7A) in 36 games this season.

Nikita Grebenkin will draw back into Philadelphia's lineup on Monday against the New York Islanders, sending Hathaway to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 34-year-old Hathaway recorded an assists in his previous game, giving him two points (1G / 1A) in 44 outings this season.

Ersson was having an abysmal season, but has turned things around in recent games after being thrust into the starters' role because of a Dan Vladar (lower body) injury. The 26-year-old Ersson has helped his team record a point in three straight games (2-0-1), posting a 2.98 GAA and .897 SV%, a stark contrast from the 3.34 GAA and .855 SV% he sported in his previous 19 outings (6-9-4). The Flyers enter Monday's contest as -116 home favorites against a New York Islanders team that has been outscored 9-1 during a two-game losing streak (0-2-0).

Ristolainen has only played 13 games this season and has been out of the lineup for the past two weeks, but could return on Monday against the New York Islanders. The 31-year-old Finnish defenseman is averaging 20:59 time-on-ice, recording three assists, 16 hits, and 24 blocks this season.

With Dan Vladar (lower-body) still injured for at least one more game, Samuel Ersson draws the tough task of taking on the Colorado Avalanche in Colorado on Friday. Ersson's nightmare season will hopefully take a break on Friday as he looks to post a save percentage above .900 for just the second time in his last 8 starts. His .858 SV% ranks among the lowest in the NHL through 21 appearances this season. He will take on the surprisingly cold Colorado Avalanche on Friday, who, despite having the NHL's best record, have lost three of their last four games.

Vladar had a chance to return on Friday vs. Colorado but will instead push his expected return to Monday when Philadelphia takes on the Islanders. The 28-year-old has missed Philadelphia's last four games and will make a welcome return to their crease with his 16-7-4 record, 2.46 GAA and .905 SV%.

With Dan Vladar (lower-body) still injured for at least one more game, Samuel Ersson draws the tough task of taking on the Colorado Avalanche in Colorado on Friday. Ersson's nightmare season will hopefully take a break on Friday as he looks to post a save percentage above .900 for just the second time in his last 8 starts. His .858 SV% ranks among the lowest in the NHL through 21 appearances this season. He will take on the surprisingly cold Colorado Avalanche on Friday, who, despite having the NHL's best record, have lost three of their last four games.

Nikita Grebenkin will draw back into Philadelphia's lineup on Wednesday against the Utah Mammoth, resulting in Grundstrom heading to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 28-year-old Grundstrom has nine points (7G / 2A) in 22 games this season.