WA-PHI-ANA-GauthierBoo The Philadelphia Flyers [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/philadelphia-flyers/] will play the New York Rangers [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-york-rangers/]on Jan. 23 in what should be an entertaining contest. This game is important for both clubs, as they are currently tied in the Metropolitan Division standings with 50 points. Thus, whoever wins the game will jump ahead of the other team in the standings. The Flyers have announced that Samuel Ersson will be between the pipes for this big game against the Rangers. Ersson has been on a heater as of late, winning each of his last three games. This includes saving 27 out of 28 shots he faced against the Detroit Red Wings [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/philadelphia-flyers/latest-news/three-takeaways-from-flyers-ot-win-vs-red-wings] in his last start on Jan. 21. Now, he will aim to stay hot against the Blueshirts from here. Image [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjEyMzIyODk3OTgzNzEwNzI5/usatsi_25218644.jpg] In 25 games this season, Ersson has a 14-7-2 record, a 2.70 goals-against average, and a .892 save percentage. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Image [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjEyMTYzOTcyMzgyNTk4Njkx/google-news.png] Stay updated with the most interesting Flyers stories, analysis, breaking news and more! Tap the star to add us to your favorites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwqeDfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] to never miss a story.
