Phildelphia Flyers goalie Ivan Fedotov made his highly anticipated NHL debut on Sunday versus the New York Islanders. He wasn't the starter on the night, instead came into the game after Samuel Ersson allowed two goals on six shots in the first period. It was a big game for the Flyers who are clinging onto the final Wild Card spot with the Capitals and Islanders hot on their tail so head coach John Tortorella wanted to change the momentum of the game.
Before the extra frame began, a funny moment was caught between the two Russian netminders. Fedotov still learning the ropes in his first ever NHL game, forgot to switch nets to begin overtime. Islanders veteran Semyon Varlamov came over to Fedotov, giving him a tap signaling to make the switch.
With the Flyers goalie situation shaky of late, now is the perfect time for the franchise to see what they have in their Russian enigma, with points being so precious in the final stretch run of the season.
