Sandstrom was sent to AHL Lehigh Valley on Friday, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Russian netminder Ivan Fedotov joined the Flyers from the KHL on Friday, so the team sent Sandstrom to the minors in a corresponding move. Sandstrom was 1-2-0 with a 3.88 GAA and a very weak .823 save percentage in five appearances with the Flyers this season.
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Flyers' Felix Sandstrom: Falls to Panthers
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Sandstrom allowed three goals on 14 shots in Sunday's 4-1 loss to Florida.
It was a tough outing for Sandstrom despite facing only 15 shots, as he allowed a goal in each period en route to the loss. The 27-year-old Sandstrom has struggled since he was recalled in early March to back up Samuel Ersson -- he falls to 1-2-0 with an ugly .823 save percentage and 3.87 GAA. The Flyers will look to bounce back Tuesday in a road matchup with the Rangers.
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Flyers' Felix Sandstrom: Guarding goal Sunday
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Sandstrom will protect the home crease Sunday against Florida.
Sandstrom will get the second half of Philadelphia's back-to-back after Samuel Ersson played in Saturday's 3-2 win over Boston. The 27-year-old Sandstrom has permitted 14 goals on 82 shots en route to a 1-1-0 record in four NHL outings this campaign. The Panthers rank 13th in the league this season with 3.21 goals per contest.
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Flyers' Felix Sandstrom: Queasy third period leads to loss
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Sandstrom made 24 saves in a 6-5 loss to Boston on Saturday.
The game was tied 2-2 going into the third period, but the floodgates opened for both teams in the final frame. Sandstrom surrendered three even-strength goals in the span of just under three minutes early in the third, and Boston never trailed from that point forward. He has allowed 14 goals in four appearances (two starts). Sandstrom can't be trusted in your net at this point.
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Flyers' Felix Sandstrom: Starting in Boston
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Sandstrom will guard the road cage Saturday against the Bruins, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports.
Sandstrom has just one start and three appearances while backing up Samuel Ersson this season. He's gone 1-0-0 with an .846 save percentage and 3.22 GAA. The 27-year-old Sandstrom will have a tough assignment Saturday versus a Boston team averaging 3.26 goals per game.
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Flyers' Felix Sandstrom: Thrown into fire against Bolts
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Sandstrom allowed three goals on 11 shots in "relief" as part of Saturday's 7-0 loss to the Lightning.
Sandstrom replaced Samuel Ersson after the latter was blitzed with 15 shots and four goals against in the first period. This was only the second top-level performance of the season for Sandstrom, who earned another look after a win over Ottawa on March 2. Sandstrom wasn't able to stop the bleeding versus the Bolts, but he likely gets a free pass given that it was a total team meltdown and the final goal took place with the Flyers shorthanded.
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Flyers' Felix Sandstrom: Wins season debut
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Sandstrom made 24 saves in a 4-2 win over the Senators on Saturday.
It was Sandstrom's NHL season debut. Vladimir Tarasenko beat him on a backhand from the right circle on a 2-on-1 rush early in the second, and Thomas Chabot scored on a one-timer from the bottom of the right circle at 18:02 of the third with his team's net empty. Sandstrom hasn't had a great year in the AHL, but he was sharp when he needed to be Saturday. He struggled in the backup role with the Flyers in 2022-23, going 3-12-3 in 18 starts (20 appearances) and delivering a 3.72 GAA and an .880 save percentage. Leave Sandstrom on the wire until he proves this year is different.
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Flyers' Felix Sandstrom: Expected to start Saturday
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Sandstrom will start at home versus Ottawa on Saturday.
This will be Sandstrom's first NHL start of the 2023-24 campaign. He had a 3-12-3 record, 3.72 GAA and .880 save percentage in 20 outings with the Flyers last season. In 2023-24, the 27-year-old has posted a 3.23 GAA and an .882 save percentage in 20 AHL appearances. The Senators, who rank 11th offensively with 3.29 goals per game, might be a difficult assignment for Sandstrom.
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Flyers' Felix Sandstrom: Back in NHL
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The Flyers recalled Sandstrom from AHL Lehigh Valley on Thursday.
Philadelphia placed Cal Petersen on waivers Wednesday, necessitating the recall of Sandstrom to back up Samuel Ersson. Sandstrom has been average at the AHL level this season, going 11-6-2 with a 3.23 GAA and an .882 save percentage. The Flyers play back-to-back games Friday in Washington and Saturday at home versus Ottawa, so Sandstrom could get one of those starts.
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Flyers' Felix Sandstrom: Summoned Thursday
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Sandstrom was called up by Philadelphia on Thursday.
Sandstrom's promotion was sparked by Carter Hart being unavailable for Thursday's home contest against Washington due to an illness. Samuel Ersson is expected to get the start while Sandstrom, who has a 3.32 GAA and an .871 save percentage in six contests with AHL Lehigh Valley, should serve as the backup.
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Flyers' Felix Sandstrom: Hits waivers
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Sandstrom (upper body) was activated from injured reserve and placed on waivers Sunday.
Sandstrom was injured during the second game of his AHL conditioning loan against Hartford on Nov. 3. If he clears, he will probably report back to Lehigh Valley. Sandstrom hasn't seen any playing time with the Flyers this season after appearing in 20 contests with the big club during the 2022-23 campaign.
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Flyers' Felix Sandstrom: Lands on IR
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Sandstrom (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.
Prior to moving to injured reserve, Sandstrom was brought up from his AHL conditioning assignment with Lehigh Valley on Saturday. With Carter Hart (middle body) also unavailable, Cal Petersen will be backed up by Samuel Ersson in Saturday's contest against the Kings.
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Flyers' Felix Sandstrom: Sent to AHL for conditioning
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Sandstrom was sent to AHL Lehigh Valley on Tuesday for conditioning purposes.
Sandstrom hasn't seen any game action for the Flyers this season behind Carter Hart, who has played in seven games, and Samuel Ersson, who has appeared in two contests. In 20 games with Philadelphia last campaign, Sandstrom posted a 3-12-3 record with a 3.72 GAA and an .880 save percentage.
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Flyers' Felix Sandstrom: Set to start
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Per Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia, Sandstrom was the first goalie off the ice at morning skate, putting him on track to start in goal on the road against the Islanders on Wednesday.
Sandstrom went 3-12-3 while posting a sub-par 3.72 GAA and .880 save percentage through 20 games with the Flyers last season. He's expected to start the 2023-24 campaign in the AHL.
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Flyers' Felix Sandstrom: Allows four goals, but wins
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Sandstrom kicked out 34 of 38 shots in a 5-4 overtime victory over Chicago on Thursday.
Sandstrom was beaten twice by Chicago in the first period and surrendered a goal in each of the second and third frames. He has allowed at least four goals in four of his last five contests, but unlike the other four games in that span, Sandstrom came out with the win Thursday. With Philadelphia's campaign over, Sandstrom will finish the season with a 3-12-3 record, 3.72 GAA and .880 save percentage in 20 outings.
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Flyers' Felix Sandstrom: Slated to start Thursday
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Sandstrom is expected to start on the road against Chicago on Thursday, Olivia Reiner of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Sandstrom allowed five goals on 34 shots in a 5-3 loss to Boston on Sunday. He's 2-12-3 with a 3.71 GAA and an .879 save percentage in 19 outings this season. The Blackhawks have the worst ranked offense with 2.44 goals per game in 2022-23.
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Flyers' Felix Sandstrom: Allows five goals to Boston
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Sandstrom kicked out 29 of 34 shots in a 5-3 loss to Boston on Sunday.
This is the third straight start in which Sandstrom has allowed at least five goals. He's fallen to 2-12-3 with a 3.72 GAA and an .879 save percentage in 19 outings this season. With just two contests left on Philadelphia's schedule, it wouldn't be shocking if this was Sandstrom's last start of the campaign.
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Flyers' Felix Sandstrom: Surrenders goal on three shots
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Sandstrom stopped two of three shots in relief in the Flyers' 4-0 loss to the Islanders on Saturday.
Sandstrom was in the net for the start of the third period, replacing Carter Hart, who allowed three goals on 18 shots. Sandstrom wasn't charged with the loss Saturday, but he did surrender a goal to Hudson Fasching late in the final frame. The 26-year-old is 2-11-3 with a 3.63 GAA and an .881 save percentage in 18 outings this season.
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Flyers' Felix Sandstrom: Six goals go past in loss
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Sandstrom made 23 saves in a 6-3 loss to Buffalo on Saturday.
The Flyers let the game get away from them -- they didn't clear rebounds well, leaving Sandstrom high and dry too many times. Still, he's not a fantasy option. Sandstrom has allowed five or more goals in three of his last four starts (1-1-2). Avoid.
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Flyers' Felix Sandstrom: Starting Saturday
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Sandstrom will defend the home crease versus Buffalo on Saturday, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Sandstrom has given up five goals in two of the last three games. He is 2-10-3 with a 3.48 GAA and .887 save percentage this season. Sandstrom has a tough matchup against the Sabres, who are third in the NHL in goals, averaging 3.55 goals per game.
