Aleksei Kolosov makes his Flyers debut, becoming first Belarusian goalie in NHL history
Philadelphia Flyers' Aleksei Kolosov stretches before an NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Matt Slocum]
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Aleksei Kolosov became the first Belarusian-born goalie in NHL history Sunday night when he started for the Philadelphia Flyers against the Montreal Canadiens. The 22-year-old Kolosov was recalled by the Flyers on Saturday night and immediately inserted into the lineup against Montreal. He made 20 saves in Philadelphia’ 4-3 loss to the Canadiens, the Flyers’ seventh loss in eight games. The Flyers have gotten spotty goaltending so far from starter Samuel Ersson and backup Ivan Fedotov. When announcing Kolosov as his starter before the game, Flyers coach John Tortorella said the Flyers had not gotten the performances they needed from Fedotov so far this season.
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Philadelphia Flyers' Aleksei Kolosov, right, blocks a shot by Montreal Canadiens' Nick Suzuki during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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