Sweden has tapped Philadelphia Flyers goalie Samuel Ersson to replace injured New Jersey Devils netminder Jacob Markstrom at the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off, the national team announced Wednesday. Markstrom sprained his MCL during a collision in his crease in last Wednesday's victory over the Boston Bruins.

As a result of the New Jersey Devils number one netminder sidelined, Team Sweden was in need of another goaltender for the 4 Nations Fave-Off. On Wednesday, they named the replacement.

Team Sweden has announced Philadelphia Flyers goalie Sam Ersson as a late addition to their lineup for the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off. With Jacob Markstrom of

According to a report from the Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Sam Ersson will be called up to join Team Sweden's roster for the 4-Nations Face-Off in February if one of their two currently-injured goaltenders are unable to play.

It’s another step in the development of Detroit Red Wings prospect Axel Sandin Pellikka, and a big one at that. Next week, when the Swedish senior national team is participaing in the Beijer Hockey Games,

The Panthers have eight players total slated to participate in the tournament: Four for Finland (Barkov, Anton Lundell, Eetu Luostarinen and Niko Mikkola), two for Canada (Sam Reinhart and Sam Bennett), one for the United States (Matthew Tkachuk) and one for Sweden (Gustav Forsling).

The opening game of the 4 Nations Face-Off is Sweden against Canada on Feb. 12 (8 p.m. ET; MAX, truTV, TNT, SN, TVAS). And with the clock ticking down to the start of the tournament, Hallam is being forced to deal with several key injuries.

Barring any injuries, the Toronto Maple Leafs will have at least one player on each of the 4 Nations Face-Off rosters next month. Sweden’s lone Leafs representative, William Nylander, is no stranger to the national team program.