Sam Ersson was thrown in the deep end when he unexpectedly assumed the Flyers' No. 1 goalie role, but head coach John Tortorella praised the young goaltender with keeping the team afloat.
Ersson allowed four goals on 16 shots before being replaced by Ivan Fedotov midway through the second period of Wednesday's 5-0 loss to the Devils. After a scoreless first frame, the Flyers' defense ...