Samuel Ersson, the #Flyers goaltender, has been performing exceptionally well in November and December. He narrowly missed out on the #NHL rookie of the month to Connor Bedard. Ersson has not allowed a goal in the past 86 minutes of play and has proven his worth as the backup goaltender. In his recent game, he made 32 saves on 35 shots, achieving a .914 Save Percentage. Additionally, Ersson has a 4-1-0 record in his last 5 starts, with a 1.95 GAA, .926 SV%, and 1 shutout. Jesper Wallstedt of #mnwild also delivered an outstanding performance, stopping 83 of 86 shots in back-to-back wins at Colorado, achieving a .965 SV%.
Samuel Ersson last 5 starts: 4-1-0 Record 1.95 GAA / 10 GA .926 SV% / 133 SV 1 Shutout / 65 Minute Shutout Same Ersson went 102.91 consecutive minutes without allowing a goal and has not allowed a goal in a shootout yet this year, going 7-for-7. Sat 12/2 #LetsGoPens W Sat… https://t.co/wA89YjzA4o
Jesper Wallstedt stopped 83 of 86 (.965 SV%) shots in wins on back to back nights at Colorado this weekend. Career-high 43 saves tonight after 40 last night #mnwild
Samuel Ersson proves his worth to those that said he shouldn't be the backup Goaltender after he struggled his first few games of the season. He's a wall in the shootout
What a game by Samuel Ersson. My lord he was awesome. 32 saves on 35 shots faced, which is good for a .914 Save Percentage
Samuel Ersson hasn't allowed a goal in the past 86 minutes that he's played. #Flyers
#Flyers goaltender Samuel Ersson, who went 4-2, with 1.70 GAA, and .926 SV% in November, was close but lost out to Connor Bedard for #NHL rookie of the month.