Samuel Ersson is starting in net for the Flyers today (November 28, 2025) on Black Friday. The Flyers are on the road against the New York Islanders at 4 p.m. ET, breaking their long-standing tradition of home Black Friday games due to scheduling conflicts with the Philadelphia Eagles’ NFL matchup against the Chicago Bears.
This marks Vladar’s 8th start of the 2025-26 season, where he’s posted a 3-2-2 record, 3.13 GAA, and .850 save percentage. The Islanders (projected opponent stats: averaging 2.8 goals per game early in the season) will provide a solid test, but Ersson’s recent form—including a win over the St. Louis Blues where he made key saves—has him in strong position.
Historically, the Flyers are 24-6-4-1 on Black Friday, and their last road game on Black Friday was on November 25, 2005 against the Boston Bruins (5-3 victory).
If you’re tuning in, expect a gritty, holiday-timed affair with potential for extra motivation from the Flyers’ depth chart rotation.
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