Ersson signed a two-year, $2.9 million contract extension with Philadelphia on Saturday.
Ersson 's contract will begin in the 2024-25 season, as he still has one year remaining on his entry-level deal. Ersson was 6-3-0 with a 3.07 GAA and .899 save percentage in 12 games with the Flyers last season. He spent most of the year with AHL Lehigh Valley, where he went 24-17-1 with a 2.84 GAA and .900 save percentage. Ersson was red-hot to begin his NHL career, winning his first six starts before losing his final three decisions. Ersson will likely see more time at the AHL level this season, as he needs to play, but he could challenge for a roster spot the following season.
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Flyers' Samuel Ersson: Sent to minors
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Ersson was reassigned to AHL Lehigh Valley on Wednesday, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Ersson started in Philadelphia's last two games, stopping 55 of 61 shots while losing both contests. He's 6-3-0 with a 3.07 GAA and an .899 save percentage in 12 appearances with the Flyers this season. His demotion might be an indication that Carter Hart (lower body) is ready to at least serve as the backup Thursday versus Dallas.
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Flyers' Samuel Ersson: Allows three goals in loss
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Ersson surrendered three goals on 31 shots in a 4-2 loss to St. Louis on Tuesday.
Ersson was bested by Jordan Kyrou in the first period and then beaten twice on 12 shots in the second frame. St. Louis' final marker was scored on an empty net. Ersson dropped his second straight start after he turned aside 27 of 30 shots in a 4-2 loss to Pittsburgh on Sunday. He's 6-3-0 with a 3.07 GAA and an .899 save percentage in 12 appearances in 2022-23.
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Flyers' Samuel Ersson: Starting in St. Louis
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Ersson will patrol the road crease versus the Blues on Tuesday, Giana Han of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Ersson was decent in his last start Sunday versus the Penguins, stopping 27 of 30 shots, but he still came away with a loss due to insufficient goal support from his teammates. He'll try to get back in the win column in a road matchup with a St. Louis squad that's averaging 3.16 goals per game at home this campaign, 17th in the NHL.
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Flyers' Samuel Ersson: Falls to Penguins
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Ersson allowed three goals on 30 shots in Sunday's 4-2 loss to Pittsburgh.
Ersson allowed a pair of goals to Rickard Rakell in the first period and another to Bryant Rust in the second. The Flyers would score twice in the third to cut the deficit to 3-2, but Ryan Poehling's empty-netter would eventually seal the game. It's the second loss of the season for Ersson, who was making his first start since Feb. 20 with Carter Hart (lower body) unavailable. The 23-year-old Ersson is now 6-2-0 with an .899 save percentage in his rookie campaign.
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Flyers' Samuel Ersson: Tending twine Sunday
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Ersson will get the starting nod in Pittsburgh on Sunday, Charlie O'Connor of The Athletic reports.
The 23-year-old will see some action while Carter Hart (lower body) remains unavailable. Ersson is 6-1-0 with a 3.06 GAA and an .898 save percentage through 10 career NHL appearances. Since a rough debut against Carolina on Dec. 23, he's registered a strong .925 save percentage.
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Flyers' Samuel Ersson: Recalled from AHL
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Ersson was recalled on an emergency basis from AHL Lehigh Valley on Saturday.
Ersson was sent down Friday, so it appears that Carter Hart is still suffering with his lower-body injury. Ersson is 6-1-0 with a 3.06 GAA and .898 save percentage in 10 games with the Flyers this season. Ersson stopped 17 of 19 shots Friday in a 4-2 AHL win, and he will likely back up Felix Sandstrom versus the Sabres on Saturday.
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Flyers' Samuel Ersson: Returned to AHL affiliate
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Ersson was reassigned to AHL Lehigh Valley on Friday, Olivia Reiner of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Ersson was recalled Tuesday backing up Felix Sandstrom as Carter Hart (lower body) was unable to play. Ersson did not see any action in his most recent call up, but he is 6-1-0 with a 3.06 GAA and .898 save percentage in 10 NHL games this season.
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Flyers' Samuel Ersson: Up with Flyers
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Ersson was recalled from AHL Lehigh Valley on Tuesday, Bill Meltzer of NHL.com reports.
Ersson is up with the Flyers on an emergency basis because Carter Hart (lower body) won't be able to make his scheduled start against Montreal on Tuesday. Felix Sandstrom will be between the pipes versus the Canadiens.
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Flyers' Samuel Ersson: Reassigned to AHL
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Ersson was sent to AHL Lehigh Valley on Wednesday, per CapFriendly.com.
Ersson was called up Tuesday, and he served as the backup goaltender in that evening's game against Vegas because Carter Hart (illness) was unavailable. Ersson has a 6-1-0 record, 3.06 GAA and .898 save percentage in 10 appearances with Philadelphia this season. At the AHL level, he's posted a 2.61 GAA and a .907 save percentage in 31 contests with Lehigh Valley in 2022-23.
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Flyers' Samuel Ersson: Set to back up Tuesday
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Ersson will be recalled from AHL Lehigh Valley in order to serve as the backup against Vegas on Tuesday, Olivia Reiner of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Ersson's promotion comes as Carter Hart (illness) will be unavailable versus the Golden Knights. Once Hart is fit, the 23-year-old Ersson will no doubt be shipped back to the minors, where he figures to close out the season.
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Flyers' Samuel Ersson: Will be sent down
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Ersson will be sent down to AHL Lehigh Valley following Saturday's 7-0 loss to the Devils, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Ersson was in goal for all seven tallies, which gave him the first loss of his career in humbling fashion. The Flyers are off until Wednesday, and head coach John Tortorella made it sound like Ersson could be back with the big club in time for that game versus the Rangers.
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Flyers' Samuel Ersson: Starting in New Jersey
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Ersson will defend the road net Saturday against New Jersey, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Ersson is coming off a 32-save performance in a 4-3 win over Calgary on Monday. He has a 6-0-0 record this season with a 2.56 GAA and a .913 save percentage in nine appearances with the Flyers. Ersson will get the second half of Philadelphia's back-to-back after Carter Hart played in Friday's 5-2 loss to Montreal. The Devils rank sixth in the league this campaign with 3.45 goals per game.
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Flyers' Samuel Ersson: Stays perfect Monday
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Ersson stopped 32 of 35 shots in Monday's 4-3 win over the Flames.
Ersson, making his first NHL start since Jan. 17, held Calgary to one goal through the first two periods before allowing a pair in the third. The Flyers would hang on for a one-goal win, despite being outshot 35-to-22. The 23-year-old Errson improves to 6-0-0 with a .913 save percentage to start his career. He could be in line for an extended look in Philadelphia if Carter Hart continues to struggle.
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Flyers' Samuel Ersson: Starting in Calgary
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Ersson will guard the road goal Monday against Calgary.
Ersson will make his first NHL start since stopping 25 shots in a 5-2 win over Anaheim on Jan. 17. In eight appearances with the Flyers this season, he has posted a 5-0-0 record with a 2.50 GAA and a .913 save percentage. The Flames rank 16th in the league this year with 3.14 goals per game.
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Flyers' Samuel Ersson: Makes relief appearance
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Ersson stopped nine of 11 shots in relief of Carter Hart in Thursday's 6-2 loss to the Kraken.
By the time Ersson entered the contest, the Kraken already held a 4-0 lead. The 23-year-old did alright -- there was no stopping Yanni Gourde's power-play tally, and Matty Beniers scored on a breakaway off a turnover. Ersson still has yet to lose at the NHL level. He's 5-0-0 with a 2.50 GAA and a .913 save percentage through eight appearances. The Flyers are currently carrying three goalies on their active roster, so it's unclear if Ersson will get a chance to start in Vancouver, Calgary or Edmonton during the remainder of the road trip.
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Flyers' Samuel Ersson: Promoted Monday
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Ersson was recalled from AHL Lehigh Valley on Monday, Adam Kimelman of NHL.com reports.
It's unclear if Carter Hart or Felix Sandstrom are dealing with any sort of injury but the Flyers begin a four-game road trip Thursday in Seattle. Ersson has looked great in his brief NHL time as a rookie, going 5-0-0 with a 2.37 GAA through seven appearances.
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Flyers' Samuel Ersson: Returns to AHL
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Ersson was reassigned to AHL Lehigh Valley on Friday.
Ersson has a 5-0-0 record, 2.37 GAA and .918 save percentage in seven contests with the Flyers this season. He's returning to the minors because Felix Sandstrom completed his AHL conditioning stint and is back with the team. With Lehigh Valley, Ersson has recorded a 2.72 GAA and .910 save percentage in 18 contests.
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Flyers' Samuel Ersson: Earns another win
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Ersson stopped 25 of 27 shots in Tuesday's 5-2 victory over the Ducks.
Ersson was sharp again Tuesday, allowing just two goals on 27 shots en route to the win. The rookie netminder has yet to lose a start since taking over the backup role behind Carter Hart. Ersson improves to 5-0-0 with a .918 save percentage in seven appearances this season. He's certainly played well enough to earn more starts going forward.
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Flyers' Samuel Ersson: Tending twine Tuesday
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Ersson will guard the home net Tuesday versus Anaheim.
Ersson, who made a relief appearance in Monday's loss to Boston after Carter Hart was pulled, has won his past four starts. He has stopped 108 of 114 shots during that four-game span for a .947 save percentage. The Ducks sit 32nd in the league this campaign with 2.27 goals per game.
