Flyers' Ersson Departs Bruins Game Due to Lower-Body Injury, Recovery Timeline Uncertain
Philadelphia Flyers goalie Samuel Ersson left Thursday's game against the Boston Bruins in the third period due to a lower-body injury. The Flyers announced that Ersson was being evaluated after he left the game.
Injury Details
The Flyers have not released any details about the nature of Ersson's injury or how long he is expected to be out. The 23-year-old netminder had entered the game as the starter and played well, stopping 31 of 33 shots faced before departing with 10:47 remaining in the third period.
Recovery Timeline
The Flyers have not provided a specific recovery timeline for Ersson. The team will likely provide an update on his condition once the extent of his injury is known.
Impact on the Flyers
Ersson's injury is a significant blow to the Flyers, who are already dealing with several other injuries. Carter Hart is the team's other healthy goalie, but he has struggled at times this season. If Ersson is out for an extended period of time, the Flyers may need to recall a goalie from the minors.
Flyers' Goaltending Situation
The Flyers' goaltending situation has been a major weakness this season. The team entered Thursday's game with a 3.91 goals-against average, which ranked 29th in the NHL. Ersson has been one of the team's few bright spots, so his injury could be a major setback.
The Flyers will hope to get Ersson back in the lineup as soon as possible, but they will need to find a way to win games in the meantime. Hart will need to step up and play better, and the team's defense will need to improve in front of him.