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Flyers' Ersson, Hathaway Face Crucial Make-or-Break Stretch
23 Feb
Summary
- Sam Ersson's save percentage is last among qualifying goalies.
- Garnet Hathaway has only one goal and one assist this season.
- Both players need strong performances for Flyers' playoff hopes.

Philadelphia Flyers goalie Sam Ersson is in a make-or-break situation as a pending restricted free agent. Despite being drafted in 2018, Ersson's save percentage of .856 in 24 games is currently the league's worst among qualifying goaltenders. He is expected to play extensively down the stretch, with no external reinforcements planned.
Flyers assistant coach Todd Reirden confirmed Ersson will start one of the first two games after the break, emphasizing the need for consistency. Forward Garnet Hathaway is also under scrutiny due to a dramatic decline in production, with only one goal and one assist in 47 games. He has been a healthy scratch multiple times this season.




