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,

Samuel Ersson joined the Flyers in practice Monday for the first time since Nov. 13, when he tweaked a lower-body injury that has kept him out the last nine games. The Flyers have two more days before their next game.

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.