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Flyers' Goalie Turmoil Grows as Ersson Is Pulled and Kolosov Enters in Relief During Fifth Straight Loss

Team evaluations point to a short-term absence for Dan Vladař with test results still pending.

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MONTREAL, CANADA - OCTOBER 20: Conor Timmins #21 of the Buffalo Sabres takes a shot against Owen Beck #62 of the Montréal Canadiens during the first period at the Bell Centre on October 20, 2025 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Montréal Canadiens defeated the Buffalo Sabres 4-2. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Philadelphia confirmed Dan Vladař left the Buffalo game due to injury and would be re-evaluated, with reporting from Kevin Kurz and ESPN’s Emily Kaplan indicating the absence is expected to be short term.
  • The Flyers recalled Aleksei Kolosov from AHL Lehigh Valley and placed Bobby Brink on injured reserve retroactive to Jan. 6 to open a roster spot.
  • Philadelphia lost 6-3 in Pittsburgh, extending its skid to five games in which it has been outscored 25-9, and the penalty kill went 1-for-4 against the NHL’s third-ranked power play.
  • Sam Ersson started against the Penguins and was pulled after allowing three goals on 14 shots; Kolosov entered and allowed three on 16 shots in relief.
  • Special teams remain a major issue, with the penalty kill at 59.1% since Dec. 31 and the power play at 10-for-80 (12.5%) since mid-November.