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: Between pipes in Los Angeles
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Kolosov will defend the road crease Sunday versus the Kings, according to Kevin Kurz of The Athletic.
Kolosov has struggled lately, posting a 1-2-1 record, .855 save percentage and 4.01 GAA through five appearances in December. His only win in that span came against a struggling Detroit club Dec. 12. Kolosov will face a Kings team that ranks 14th in the NHL with 3.09 goals per game. Philadelphia and Los Angeles are both on the second half of a back-to-back.
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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: Expected to start Thursday
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Kolosov is set to guard the home goal against Los Angeles on Thursday.
Kolosov has a 4-5-1 record, 3.05 GAA and .889 save percentage over 10 appearances in 2024-25. This will be his first start since last Thursday, when he turned aside 25 of 26 shots en route to a 4-1 win over Detroit. The Kings are tied for 15th in the NHL with 3.03 goals per game.
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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.
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Flyers' Aleksei Kolosov: Tending twine Saturday
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Kolosov will guard the road goal Saturday against St. Louis, per Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia.
Kolosov will get the second half of Philadelphia's back-to-back after Ivan Fedotov played in Friday's 3-1 win over the Rangers. The 22-year-old Kolosov has a 2-4-0 record with a 3.11 GAA and an .885 save percentage through six appearances this season. St. Louis sits 29th in the league with 2.50 goals per game in 2024-25.
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Flyers' Aleksei Kolosov: Guarding road goal
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Kolosov is slated to start in Wednesday's road tilt versus Nashville, per Jackie Spiegel of The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Kolosov has a 1-4-0 record, 3.33 GAA and .877 save percentage in five appearances this season. While those aren't strong numbers, he did earn his first career win Saturday by stopping 19 of 21 shots (.905 save percentage) against the Blackhawks. Nashville ranks 30th offensively with 2.36 goals per game, so this is a favorable matchup.
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Flyers' Aleksei Kolosov: Earns first NHL win
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Kolosov made 19 saves on 21 shots in a 3-2 overtime win over Chicago on Saturday.
Kolosov and the Flyers spotted the Blackhawks a 2-0 lead through two periods before earning a comeback victory. The 22-year-old netminder posted his first NHL win after losing four outings this season. He has a 3.34 GAA and an .877 save percentage through five appearances with Philadelphia in 2024-25.
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Flyers' Aleksei Kolosov: Falls to Avs
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Kolosov made 26 saves in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Avalanche.
After holding Colorado off the board in the first period, Kolosov gave up two tallies to Cale Makar in the second, one of which pinballed off the skate of at least one Philly defenseman on its way to the back of the net. The 22-year-old netminder is still looking for his first NHL win, going 0-4-0 in four starts with a 3.72 GAA and an .872 save percentage, but with Samuel Ersson (lower body) on IR, Kolosov will get more opportunities to pick it up as he splits the workload in the crease with Ivan Fedotov.
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Flyers' Aleksei Kolosov: Facing Avalanche
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Kolosov will start Monday's home game against Colorado.
Kolosov has posted a mark of 0-3-0 while surrendering 11 goals on 80 shots in his first three NHL appearances. Colorado has gone 9-9-0 going into Monday's matchup and ranks ninth in the league with 3.39 goals per game.
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Flyers' Aleksei Kolosov: In backup role Thursday
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Kolosov (lower body) will serve as the No. 2 option versus Ottawa on Thursday behind Ivan Fedotov, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Kolosov will fill in for Samuel Ersson, who is dealing with a minor undisclosed injury and won't dress for Thursday's matchup. The 22-year-old Kolosov is still looking for his first win of the season, having gone 0-3-0 with a 3.93 GAA and .863 save percentage to start the campaign. Once the Flyers' netminders are back to 100 percent, Kolosov could be headed for AHL Lehigh Valley.
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Flyers' Aleksei Kolosov: Practices Monday
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Kolosov (lower body) participated in Monday's practice but stayed out late with the expected scratches, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Kolosov is poised to miss his third straight game versus the Sharks on Monday, but he is seemingly making progress. Samuel Ersson will get the nod for Monday's home matchup, while Ivan Fedotov is slated to be the backup.
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Flyers' Aleksei Kolosov: Unavailable Thursday
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Kolosov, who was initially announced as the starter for Thursday's road tilt against Tampa Bay, will miss the game due to a lower-body injury and is considered day-to-day beyond that.
Ivan Fedotov will play between the pipes Thursday. Kyle Konin has signed an amateur tryout to serve as the emergency backup goaltender. Kolosov has a record of 0-3-0 with a 3.93 GAA and an .863 save percentage in three appearances in 2024-25.
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Flyers' Aleksei Kolosov: Starter status in doubt
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Kolosov, who was announced by the Flyers as the starter against Tampa Bay on Thursday, appears to have suffered an undisclosed injury during the game-day skate, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
Kolosov's status as the starter should probably be considered doubtful at this point. Even if it is a minor issue, the team almost certainly wouldn't want to risk him and would go with Ivan Fedotov instead. Still, fantasy players may have to wait until warmups at this point to determine who will be between the pipes versus the Bolts on Thursday.
