After losing the regular season match of the National Hockey League (NHL) to the New York Islanders (3:4 overtime), Philadelphia head coach John Tortorella admitted that he was pleased with the debut of Russian goalkeeper Ivan Fedotov. His words guide the way official site Leagues.
“I am very pleased. The only person playing in the second period was the goalkeeper. There are people who do not know how to play or cannot play in such situations. That’s why I’m happy to have him with us,” said the expert.
Fedotov started the game in the second half and stopped 19 of 21 shots.
On March 28, CSKA and the goalkeeper broke the contract. On March 29, Philadelphia announced the signing of Fedotov.
Before the start of last season, Fedotov signed a contract with Philadelphia. However, he missed the entire season due to his service in the Russian army. On July 9, 2023, the Kontinental Hockey League registered the contract of goalkeeper Ivan Fedotov with CSKA. On July 3, NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly announced that the goaltender had a valid contract with the Philadelphia Flyers.
As a result, Fedotov spent the season at CSKA. He played in 44 games during the KHL regular season and conceded 105 goals.
Fedotov before spoke About his first game in Philadelphia.