Samuel Ersson Set to Return as Backup

Samuel Ersson (lower body) is ready to return and will serve as the backup goaltender for the Philadelphia Flyers' road game against Washington on Wednesday. He missed the team's final three games before the Olympic break due to the injury. Ersson's record stands at 8-10-5 with a 3.51 GAA and .856 save percentage in 24 outings this season.