Ullmark has not played since December 22nd, missing 16 games with a back injury, but appears to be nearing a return to action. After a rough start to his tenure in Ottawa, the 31-year-old Ullmark was finally starting to play to his potential before his injury, posting an exquisite .954 SV% in nine games (8-0-1).
Brian Halonen will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Flyers, allowing MacDermid to re-enter the lineup. The 30-year-old MacDermid is averaging 5:21 time-on-ice, recording zero points, 21 penalty minutes, and 31 hits in 19 games this season.
The Flyers have been outscored 9-2 during a two-game losing skid and will turn to Ersson between the pipes on Monday against the New Jersey Devils. Ersson struggled in his most recent outing, allowing five goals on 36 shots (.861 SV%) in a 6-1 loss to the New York Rangers. The 25-year-old goalie has a 2.80 AA and .891 SV% in 26 appearances this season (14-8-2). The Flyers enter Monday's contest as +126 home underdogs against a Devils squad riding a two-game winning streak.
Johansson will get the nod in the front-end of Tampa Bay's back-to-back when they travel to Chicago to take on the Blackhawks on Friday. Johansson struggled his last time out, allowing four goals on 27 shots in a 5-3 loss to the Maple Leafs on Monday. The Lightning backup owns a 5-4-1 record and an .899 SV% on the season. He's got a great chance of getting back in the win column on Friday as the Lightning enter action at -225 on the money line.
Sanderson was a surprise scratch on Thursday, with the team not announcing his injury prior to warmups. We should expect to receive an update on his status ahead of Ottawa's game against the Maple Leafs on Saturday.
The Flyers have won three straight, all with Ersson between the pipes, and will roll with him again on Thursday against the New York Rangers. Ersson was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 27 of 28 shots (.964 SV%) in a 2-1 overtime win against the Detroit Red Wings. The 25-year-old Ersson has a 2.70 GAA and .892 SV% in 25 appearances this season (14-7-2). The Flyers enter Thursday's contest as +133 road underdogs against a Rangers club coming off a dominant 5-0 win over the Ottawa Senators.
The Flyers are riding a two-game winning streak and will roll with Ersson between the pipes on Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings. Ersson saved 12 of 13 shots (.923 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 3-1 win over the New Jersey Devils. The 25-year-old netminder has a 2.79 GAA and .889 SV% in 24 appearances this season (13-7-2). The Flyers enter Tuesday's contest as -153 home favorites against a Red Wings squad outscored 9-2 during a two-game losing skid (0-2-0).
In the front end of their third back-to-back set this month, Johansson will start between the pipes for the third time. Johansson was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 31 of 33 shots (.939 SV%) in a 5-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. He has been serviceable in limited action, posting a 3.18 GAA and .903 SV% in 10 appearances (5-3-1). Tampa Bay enters Monday's contest as +110 road underdogs against a Toronto Maple Leafs club riding a two-game winning streak.
In the front end of their third back-to-back set this month, Johansson will likely start between the pipes for the third time. Johansson was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 31 of 33 shots (.939 SV%) in a 5-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. He has been serviceable in limited action, posting a 3.18 GAA and .903 SV% in 10 appearances (5-3-1). Tampa Bay enters Monday's contest as +110 road underdogs against a Toronto Maple Leafs club riding a two-game winning streak.
The Flyers have won three of their last four games and will turn to Ersson on Saturday against the New Jersey Devils. Ersson was solid in his most recent outing, saving 26 of 29 shots (.897 SV%) in a 5-3 win over the New York Islanders. The 25-year-old Ersson has a 2.87 GAA and .888 SV% through 23 appearances this season (12-7-2).
Amadio will make his first appearance since suffering an upper-body injury on December 21st in Vancouver. Zack MacEwen will draw out of the lineup in his place.
Chabot was limited to only 4:04 time-on-ice in Tuesday's 2-0 win over the New York Islanders, exiting the contest after taking a puck to the face. The 27-year-old Chabot has 19 points (3G / 16A) in 43 games this season.
The Flyers will attempt to extend their point streak to four games (2-0-1), with Ersson tending the twine on Thursday against the New York Islanders. Ersson has played well lately, allowing three or fewer goals in five straight outings (4-1-0), posting a terrific .939 SV%. The 25-year-old netminder has a 2.87 GAA and .887 SV% in 22 appearances this season (11-7-2). The Flyers enter Thursday's contest as +120 road underdogs against an Islanders club that has only scored twice in their last two games (1-1-0).
Chabot was limited to only 4:04 time-on-ice in Tuesday's 2-0 win over the New York Islanders, exiting the contest after taking a puck to the face. The 27-year-old Chabot has 19 points (3G / 16A) in 43 games this season.
MacDermid will fill in for Stefan Noesen, who is a late scratch due to an illness. MacDermid is yet to register a point in 16 games this season.
