Flyers' Aleksei Kolosov Steps Up as Goalie Sam Ersson Sidelined by Injury

Philadelphia's goaltending depth is tested again as Ersson's lower-body injury leaves Kolosov in the starting role during a pivotal road trip.

Sam Ersson is listed as day-to-day with a lower-body injury sustained during the Flyers' 4-0 win over the San Jose Sharks, leaving Aleksei Kolosov to take over in net.
Ersson's injury history this season includes prior lower-body issues that caused him to miss multiple games in November and December.
Kolosov, a 22-year-old Belarusian netminder, has stepped in multiple times this season and is expected to start against the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday.
Ivan Fedotov, currently third on the Flyers' goalie depth chart, has struggled this season and has not played since early December.
Coach John Tortorella acknowledged the challenges of Philadelphia's goaltending situation, referencing Carter Hart's absence and the resulting domino effect on the roster.