After being thrust into a starting role with the Philadelphia Flyers the past two seasons, Ersson was overtaken by Dan Vladar in the 2025-26 season, making Ersson expendable for the Flyers. The 26-year-old Ersson posted a 3.12 GAA and .870 SV% last season in 33 games (14-11-5) with the Flyers and hopes to provide complementary goaltending for Ottawa behind Linus Ullmark.
Just a week after being dealt from Philadelphia to Toronto, Ottawa has acquired the rights of goaltender Samuel Ersson for a 2027 5th round pick. The 26-year-old had informed Toronto he did not intend to sign with the Maple Leafs on Friday. He struggled in 2025-26, with an ugly .870 SV%, 3.12 GAA and 14-11-5 record.
Toronto proceeded to swap goaltenders on Tuesday with Philadelphia as the Maple Leafs acquired Samuel Ersson, Emil Andrae and a 2026 3rd-round pick from Philadelphia for Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit. Ersson represented Sweden at the Four Nations Tournament in 2024-25 but struggled mightily last season, posting a horrific 3.12 GAA and .870 SV% across 33 appearances while posting a 14-11-5 record. He is expected to compete for the starting role in Toronto for the upcoming 2026-27 season.
The Flyers clinched a playoff berth yesterday with a 3-2 shootout win over the Carolina Hurricanes, and they will turn to Ersson in their final game of the season on Tuesday. The 26-year-old Ersson hasn't seen much action in recent weeks as the Flyers have relied heavily on Dan Vladar during their playoff push. That said, Ersson has been serviceable when called upon, posting a 1.99 GAA and .908 SV% in his last eight appearances (5-1-0). The Flyers enter Tuesday's contest as +182 home underdogs against a Montreal Canadiens team that is still battling for home ice advantage.
On the front end of a back-to-back, the Flyers will turn to Ersson to tend the twine on Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings. The 26-year-old Swedish goalie has had a largely disappointing 2025-26 season, but is currently amid an impressive run, winning five straight while posting a stellar 1.45 GAA and .933 SV%. The Flyers enter Thursday's game as slight -110 home favourites against a free-falling Red Wings team that is struggling to remain in playoff contention after losing four of its last five games (1-4-0).
With the Flyers battling to stay in playoff contention, they will need a big game out of Ersson on Thursday against the Chicago Blackhawks. The 26-year-old Swedish goalie was victorious in his most recent outing, saving 22 of 25 shots (.880 SV%) in a 4-3 shootout win over the Los Angeles Kings. He has played well in limited action since returning from the Olympic break, posting a 1.74 GAA and .920 SV% in four appearances (3-0-0). The Flyers enter Thursday's contest as -147 home favourites.
The Flyers have relied heavily on Dan Vladar since returning from the Olympic break, but they will turn to Ersson, who has played well lately, on Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings. The 26-year-old Ersson saved 22 of 23 shots (.957 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 4-1 win over the Washington Capitals, and has saved 47 of the last 50 shots he's faced (.940 SV%) across three appearances (2-0-0). The Flyers enter Thursday's contest as +149 road underdogs against a Kings team coming off a 4-1 win over the New York Rangers.
The Flyers have relied heavily on Dan Vladar since returning from the Olympic break, but they will turn to Ersson, who has played well lately, on Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings. The 26-year-old Ersson saved 22 of 23 shots (.957 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 4-1 win over the Washington Capitals, and has saved 47 of the last 50 shots he's faced (.940 SV%) across three appearances (2-0-0). The Flyers enter Thursday's contest as +149 road underdogs against a Kings team coming off a 4-1 win over the New York Rangers.
Ersson has not played much since returning from the Olympic break, limited to just one start, but he was solid in that outing, saving 22 of 24 shots (.917 SV%) in a 3-2 overtime win over the New York Rangers. That said, consistency has been an issue with Ersson, who has an ugly 3.54 GAA and .863 SV% in his last 10 appearances (3-4-1). The Flyers enter the action on Wednesday as slight +108 home underdogs against a Washington Capitals team that is coming off a 7-3 win over the Calgary Flames to snap a three-game losing streak.
Ersson has not played much since returning from the Olympic break, limited to just one start, but he was solid in that outing, saving 22 of 24 shots (.917 SV%) in a 3-2 overtime win over the New York Rangers. That said, consistency has been an issue with Ersson, who has an ugly 3.54 GAA and .863 SV% in his last 10 appearances (3-4-1). The Flyers enter the action on Wednesday as slight +108 home underdogs against a Washington Capitals team that is coming off a 7-3 win over the Calgary Flames to snap a three-game losing streak.
Ersson will get the tail-end of Philadelphia's back-to-back on Thursday after serving as Dan Vladar's backup in last night's loss to the Capitals. Ersson struggled in his last start way back on January 29th, allowing five goals on 20 shots in a 6-3 loss to the Bruins. The 26-year-old has been amongst the worst goaltenders in the league this season, posting an ugly .856 SV% and 3.51 GAA across 24 appearances. The Flyers enter action on Thursday at +120 on the money line.
Flyers' Head Coach Rick Tocchet insisted that Ersson's injury is not too concerning, but he will likely remain sidelined on Tuesday against the Washington Capitals. Philadelphia recalled Aleksei Kolosov from Lehigh Valley (AHL) to serve as Dan Vladar's backup during Ersson's absence.
It's unclear when exactly Ersson suffered the injury, but he was not able to join his teammates for the start of the third period of Thursday's game. He surrendered five goals on 15 shots through two periods of play before exiting the contest. We should get an update on his status ahead of Philadelphia's game against the Kings on Saturday.
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).
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).
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).
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.
