The Flyers not only survived without Ersson, but they thrived to the tune of a 6-2-1 mark while he was out with an injury.

Recovering from a lower-body injury, Samuel Ersson joined the Flyers for practice Monday and is eager to "embrace" the challenge of his impending return.

The Flyers goalie conundrum has taken a turn — a good one. Sam Ersson returned to practice on Monday, marking the first time he skated with the team since he sustained his second lower-body injury a few weeks ago.

Goaltending depth is often a luxury in the NHL, but for the Philadelphia Flyers (who have notably struggled in the goalie department over the years), it's becoming a double-edged sword. With Sam Ersson looking set to return from injury soon,