Ersson was having an abysmal season, but has turned things around in recent games after being thrust into the starters' role because of a Dan Vladar (lower body) injury. The 26-year-old Ersson has helped his team record a point in three straight games (2-0-1), posting a 2.98 GAA and .897 SV%, a stark contrast from the 3.34 GAA and .855 SV% he sported in his previous 19 outings (6-9-4). The Flyers enter Monday's contest as -116 home favorites against a New York Islanders team that has been outscored 9-1 during a two-game losing streak (0-2-0).
