Samuel Ersson News: In net versus Boston

Ersson, Phantoms defeat Bruins, 3-2

Samuel Ersson earned his first career NHL win as the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Boston Bruins 3-2 in a preseason game at Wells Fargo Center on Saturday night.

Ersson made 26 saves for the Flyers, while Linus Ullmark made 24 saves for the Bruins.

Joel Farabee, Wade Allison and Noah Cates each scored goals for the Flyers, while David Pastrnak and Brad Marchand each scored goals for the Bruins.

Ersson's performance

Ersson was making his second career NHL start and he looked impressive against a Bruins team that featured many of their top players.

Ersson made several key saves in the game, including a stop on a breakaway by Marchand in the second period.

The Flyers signed Ersson in December 2021, to a three-year, entry-level contract.

Ersson is a native of Sweden and he represented his country at the world junior championships.

The Flyers will open the 2023-24 regular season on October 14 at home against the New Jersey Devils.