Kolosov is expected to be sent down to AHL Lehigh Valley on Friday, Charlie O'Connor of PHLY Sports reports.
Kolosov finds himself as the odd man out now that Samuel Ersson has returned from a lower-body injury. In his two appearances for the Flyers this year, the 23-year-old Kolosov has gone 0-1-0 despite a solid 1.62 GAA and .929 save percentage. If he can keep playing at that level in the minors, Kolosov could force the Flyers to bring him back up at some point. For now, it will be Dan Vladar and Ersson splitting the workload in Philadelphia.
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Flyers' Aleksei Kolosov: Gets little help in loss
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Kolosov stopped 19 of 21 shots in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Flames.
Kolosov made his first start of the season, but the Flyers' offense didn't offer him much support. The 23-year-old still played a decent game, and he's now stopped 26 of 28 shots over two appearances this season. He'll be up with the big club while Samuel Ersson (undisclosed) is on the mend, but Dan Vladar is likely to see a majority of the playing time between the pipes. The Flyers are on the road for their next two games, with a tough matchup in Montreal on Tuesday followed by a more favorable contest against Nashville on Thursday.
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Flyers' Aleksei Kolosov: Starting after strong finish
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Kolosov will get the start in net Sunday against the Flames, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Kolosov made his first appearance of the season in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Maple Leafs, playing the majority of the third period and stopping all seven shots he faced in relief of Dan Vladar. The 23-year-old Kolosov will now get the chance to start for the first time this season against the struggling Flames, who have the NHL's worst offense at 2.15 goals per game.
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Flyers' Aleksei Kolosov: Perfect in relief against Toronto
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Kolosov stopped all seven shots he faced in relief Saturday in a 5-2 loss to the Maple Leafs.
He replaced starter Dan Vladar early in the third period. It was Kolosov's first appearance this season. Last year, Kolosov went 5-9-1 with a 3.59 GAA and an .867 save percentage across 17 regular-season outings with Philadelphia. The 23-year-old will remain with the team until Samuel Ersson (undisclosed) is ready to return. Expect Vladar to carry the mail during that period, though.
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Flyers' Aleksei Kolosov: Recalled from AHL
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The Flyers called up Kolosov from AHL Lehigh Valley on Thursday, according to Charlie O'Connor of PHLY Sports.
Kolosov will back up Dan Vladar on Thursday, as Samuel Ersson remains out with an undisclosed injury. Kolosov was 3-2-0 with a 2.60 GAA and a .918 save percentage in five AHL games before his recall.
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Flyers' Aleksei Kolosov: Earns first AHL shutout
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Kolosov posted a 35-save shutout in AHL Lehigh Valley's 3-0 win over Cleveland on Friday.
Kolosov was facing former Flyers teammate Ivan Fedotov in this game. While it was just one game, Kolosov made the Flyers look smart for keeping him, as he earned the first AHL shutout of his career. He's allowed two goals on 62 shots over his first two games of the Phantoms' season. Should anything happen to Samuel Ersson or Dan Vladar, Kolosov is likely to get called up to Philadelphia.
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Flyers' Aleksei Kolosov: Poor outing in loss
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Kolosov gave up four goals on 30 shots in Thursday's 5-4 loss to the Sabres. The fifth goal was an empty-netter.
Kolosov didn't show anything to leave a positive impression heading into the offseason. He ends the 2024-25 campaign with a 5-9-1 record, a 3.59 GAA and an .867 save percentage over 17 NHL appearances. Samuel Ersson took a step back, and Ivan Fedotov wasn't much better than Kolosov, so the Flyers will certainly be taking a long look at goaltending in the offseason. All three netminders are under contract for 2025-26, but Kolosov is the only one who will be waivers exempt, though he has previously shown reluctance to play in the AHL.
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Flyers' Aleksei Kolosov: Facing Sabres
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Contrary to an earlier report, Kolosov will defend the visiting crease in Buffalo on Thursday.
The Flyers initially announced that Ivan Fedotov would start the season finale, but Kolosov will ultimately be between the pipes. Kolosov is 5-8-1 with a 3.56 GAA and an .867 save percentage over 16 games this season. The Sabres are generating 3.21 goals per game in 2024-25, ranking 10th in the NHL.
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Flyers' Aleksei Kolosov: Set for demotion
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Kolosov will be demoted to AHL Lehigh Valley on Friday, Jackie Spiegel of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Kolosov hasn't played an NHL game since Jan. 2, though he spent about a week in late January with the minor-league club. This move appears to be a more permanent arrangement, likely for the remainder of the season, and not just a paper move to make him eligible for the AHL playoffs. Samuel Ersson and Ivan Fedotov will be the Flyers' goaltending duo at the NHL level.
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Flyers' Aleksei Kolosov: Recalled Friday
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Kolosov was called up by the Flyers on Friday, according to Jackie Spiegel of The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Kolosov has a 3.59 GAA and an .874 save percentage in seven appearances with AHL Lehigh Valley in 2024-25. He's also recorded a 4-8-1 record, 3.45 GAA and .870 save percentage in 15 outings with the Flyers this year. It's not clear if his promotion is an indication that the status of Samuel Ersson or Ivan Fedotov is in question for Sunday's road tilt versus Colorado. The Flyers did carry three goaltenders earlier this season, so it's possible that Philadelphia has simply decided to do that again.
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Flyers' Aleksei Kolosov: Sent to AHL
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Kolosov was assigned to AHL Lehigh Valley on Wednesday, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
The Flyers elected to carry three goaltenders for several weeks while Kolosov was on the roster, but the 23-year-old hasn't appeared in a game since Jan. 2. He hasn't been particularly sharp over 15 appearances with Philadelphia this year, posting a 4-8-1 record, 3.45 GAA and .870 save percentage. Kolosov should have more consistent opportunities to play while he's in the minors.
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Flyers' Aleksei Kolosov: Struggles against Golden Knights
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Kolosov stopped 22 of 26 shots in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Golden Knights. The fifth goal was an empty-netter.
Kolosov has gone 0-3-0 with 16 goals allowed on 86 shots (.814 save percentage) over his last five appearances, which includes three starts. The 22-year-old netminder is filling in as the Flyers' top goalie while Samuel Ersson (lower body) is out. Kolosov has a 4-8-1 record with a 3.45 GAA and an .870 save percentage through 15 outings this season. Even if he's seeing an increased workload, he's not a reliable fantasy option, especially with the Flyers facing the Maple Leafs twice and the Stars once over their next three games.
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Flyers' Aleksei Kolosov: Between pipes in Vegas
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Kolosov will draw the start for Thursday's road game against the Golden Knights.
Kolosov was inconsistent over limited action in December, going 1-3-1 with a 3.97 GAA and .847 save percentage over seven appearances. He could have some difficulty keeping the Golden Knights at bay Thursday, as Vegas ranks fourth in the NHL with 3.51 goals per game.
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Flyers' Aleksei Kolosov: Efficient in relief Tuesday
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Kolosov stopped the seven shots he faced during the third period in Tuesday's 4-0 win over the Sharks.
Samuel Ersson left Tuesday's game against the Sharks after the second period. While it's uncertain if he's dealing with an injury, that would seem to be the case since he departed the contest after stopping all 15 shots he faced in the first two periods versus San Jose. Kolosov will likely operate as the No. 1 netminder for the Flyers if Ersson is forced to miss time.
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Flyers' Aleksei Kolosov: Struggles against Kings
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Kolosov allowed five goals on 20 shots in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Kings.
This was a low-event game, but the few chances that were created by either team tended to be dangerous. Kolosov had a 4-3 lead to protect heading into the third period and couldn't get the job done, taking his fourth loss over six appearances in December. He's now 4-7-1 with a 3.49 GAA and an .869 save percentage through 13 outings this season. None of the Flyers' three goalies have done much to claim a larger role, but Samuel Ersson remains the No. 1 with Kolosov as the No. 2 and Ivan Fedotov stuck in a third-string role. The Flyers' road trip continues Tuesday in San Jose, which could be a favorable matchup for whichever goalie gets the nod.
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Flyers' Aleksei Kolosov: Appears in relief
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Kolosov appeared in relief Monday and stopped six of seven shots in a 7-3 loss to the Penguins.
He relieved Samuel Ersson. Kolosov actually played well in the third -- Sidney Crosby put in an empty-net goal while the Flyers were attempting a comeback before the Pens scored a last-minute power-play goal. Kolosov could get the next start given Ersson's struggles, but the Flyers had zero fight in them Monday, and that means no goalie is safe behind them.
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Flyers' Aleksei Kolosov: Fades late in Thursday's loss
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Kolosov turned aside 20 of 26 shots in Thursday's 7-3 loss to the Kings, with Los Angeles' seventh goal getting scored into an empty net.
The game was tied 3-3 heading into the second intermission, but Kolosov couldn't stem the tide in the third. The 22-year-old netminder has given up at least four goals in three of four December outings, stumbling to a 4.07 GAA and .854 save percentage, but Samuel Ersson (3.86 GAA, .828 save percentage) hasn't fared any better this month as the Flyers' defense seems to be collapsing.
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Flyers' Aleksei Kolosov: Starting against Detroit
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Kolosov will start Thursday's home game against the Red Wings, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Kolosov has been somewhat inconsistent in recent starts, but he'll have a chance to right the ship Thursday against the Red Wings, who rank 27th in the NHL with 2.57 goals per game this year. Across his last three starts, Kolosov has posted a 1-1-1 record, 3.69 GAA and .872 save percentage.
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Flyers' Aleksei Kolosov: Hot and cold season continues
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Kolosov made 27 saves in a 4-3 overtime loss to Boston on Saturday.
The Bruins rallied from a 3-1 deficit in the third period before getting the overtime winner. Kolosov has run cold and hot this season, starting with four losses before winning three outings. He has lost his past two contests while allowing four goals each time. Samuel Ersson (lower body) will be back soon, and Kolosov will probably return to the minors.
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Flyers' Aleksei Kolosov: Takes loss in relief Thursday
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Kolosov turned aside 16 of 20 shots in Thursday's 7-5 loss to the Panthers, taking the decision after replacing Ivan Fedotov to begin the second period.
It wasn't a great showing from either Philadelphia netminder, but three of the four goals Kolosov allowed at least came on Florida power plays. Samuel Ersson (lower body) has begun practicing this week, and he figures to immediately reclaim the No. 1 job in the Philadelphia crease as soon as he's ready to come off IR -- something that could happen as soon as Saturday in Boston. Through eight appearances this season, Kolosov has gone 3-5-0 with a 3.22 GAA and .882 save percentage.
