According to a report from the Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Sam Ersson will be called up to join Team Sweden's roster for the 4-Nations Face-Off in February if one of their two currently-injured goaltenders are unable to play.
After years of instability, the Ottawa Senators may have finally figured out their defence. The team allows an average of just 2.79 goals per game, the seventh-lowest in the NHL.
The NHL announced today the Ottawa Senators’ Quarter Century First and Second Teams, as voted on by the Senators’ selection panel.
Looking to build upon their six-game point streak, John Tortorella's Philadelphia Flyers (22-20-6) begin an Empire State back-to-back on Thursday against Peter Laviolette's New York Rangers (23-20-4).
Last night, the New York Rangers defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 6-1 at Madison Square Garden, improving their record to 24-20-4, while the Flyers fell to 22-21-6.
Former Philadelphia Flyers forward Sam Gagner has signed a professional tryout (PTO) with the Belleville Senators of the American Hockey League (AHL). Gagner, 35, just served as Canada's captain at the Spengler Cup. Now, he is getting another shot at the AHL level after landing this PTO with Belleville.
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Igor Shesterkin made 20 saves, Alexis Lafreniere had a goal and an assist and the New York Rangers beat the Ottawa Senators 5-0 on Tuesday night. Arthur Kaliyev, Matt Rempe, Artemi Panarin and Will Cuylle also scored for the Rangers, who are 7-1-3 since Jan. 2 and have won three straight at home.
Despite the skirmish, Shesterkin completed the game with 20 saves, earning his second consecutive shutout. Alexis Lafreniere, Will Cuylle, Arthur Kaliyev, Artemi Panarin, and Rempe all scored for the Rangers. Rangers head coach Peter Laviolette brushed off the incident as part of the game.
The Philadelphia Flyers squandered a pair of one-goal leads Tuesday night but at least managed to salvage a point in a game that may end up having playoff implications.
Flyers: It was the third comeback win for Philadelphia in its last four ... The Devils host the Ottawa Senators on Sunday.
The New York Rangers will take on the Philadelphia Flyers inside Madison Square Garden Thursday night. The Rangers are coming off a 5-0 win against the Ottawa Senators Tuesday and are 23-20-4 ...