Flyers goaltender Carter Hart is taking an indefinite leave of absence for personal reasons
Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Carter Hart is taking an indefinite leave of absence for personal reasonsJANUARY 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gets hook against Avs Hart allowed five goals on 15 shots before being replaced by Samuel Ersson to begin the third period of Saturday's 7-4 loss to the Avalanche.
Impact The ugly numbers owed a lot more to a lackluster defensive effort on the part of the Flyers than anything Hart did, but it's still the third time in his last eight starts he's coughed up at least five goals. The 25-year-old has a 3.56 GAA and .883 save percentage over that stretch, while Ersson sports a 1.63 GAA and .936 save percentage in seven appearances since Christmas. It may not be long before Hart loses his grip on even a timeshare in the Philly crease.
JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE
1/20 PHI vs. COL Postgame: Carter Hart
JANUARY 20 • YOUTUBE
Guarding cage Saturday Hart will defend the home net versus Colorado on Saturday, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Impact Hart has won his last two starts, as well as three of the last four games. He has a 12-8-3 record with a 2.67 GAA and a .912 save percentage in 25 appearances this season. Hart was outstanding Dec. 9, stopping 36 shots in a 5-2 win over Colorado.
JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE
1/15 PHI vs. STL Postgame: Carter Hart
JANUARY 16 • YOUTUBE
Starting against St. Louis Hart will guard the road goal versus the Blues on Monday.
Impact Hart was a little shaky in his last start Friday against the Wild, surrendering three goals on just 29 shots, but he still came away with a win thanks to strong goal support from his teammates. He'll try to pick up his 12th win of the season in a road matchup with a St. Louis squad that's 13-7-1 at home this year.
JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE
Earns overtime win Hart stopped 26 of 29 shots in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the Wild.
Impact Hart has won two of his last four games, though he's allowed 13 goals in that span. The Flyers didn't have a lead Friday until Joel Farabee's game-winner with 1:24 left in the extra session. Hart is up to 11-8-3 with a 2.70 GAA and a .911 save percentage through 24 contests. With Samuel Ersson proving himself a steady backup, Hart's grip on the No. 1 job shouldn't be considered all that firm. Expect Ersson to get the nod Saturday against the Jets.
JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE
Matt Boldy Snipes One Past Flyers' Carter Hart All Set Up By Ryan Hartman
JANUARY 13 • YOUTUBE
Tending twine Friday Per Michael Russo of The Athletic, Hart will patrol the visiting crease in Minnesota on Friday.
Impact Hart has played well this season, going 10-8-3 with one shutout. His peripherals are the best in his the last four seasons, as he has a 2.69 GAA and a .911 save percentage. The Wild are averaging 29.9 shots on goal per game, 21st in the NHL.
JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE
Falls to Penguins Hart allowed four goals on 39 shots in Monday's 4-1 loss to Pittsburgh.
Impact The Penguins jumped out to a fast start, scoring twice on 17 first-period shots, putting Hart in an early hole that the Flyers couldn't climb out of. The 25-year-old goaltender has just one win in his last four starts, allowing 13 goals on 128 shots in that span. Hart falls to 10-8-3 on the season with a .911 save percentage and 2.69 GAA on the campaign. The Flyers are back in action at home Wednesday against the Canadiens.
JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE
1/8 PHI vs. PIT Postgame: Carter Hart
JANUARY 9 • YOUTUBE
Tending twine Monday Hart will patrol the home crease Monday against Pittsburgh, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Impact Hart is coming off a 22-save performance in Saturday's 3-2 win over Calgary. In 22 games this season, he has earned a 10-7-3 record with one shutout, a 2.63 GAA and a .912 save percentage. Pittsburgh is tied for 20th in the league this campaign with 3.03 goals per contest.
JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE
Gets back in win column Hart stopped 22 shots in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Flames.
Impact Both Calgary goals came in the second period, as Hart shut down the visitors in the other two frames. It's his first win since Dec. 9, although an illness cost the netminder five games during that time, and since returning to the Philly crease, Hart has looked shaky with a 3.40 GAA and .888 save percentage over five outings. Saturday's performance was a step in the right direction, but expect him to remain in a timeshare with Samuel Ersson until he shows more consistency.
JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Saturday Hart will be in the home crease versus Calgary on Saturday.
Impact Hart is 0-1-2 in his last three starts and has given up five or more goals in two of the three contests. Overall, he is 9-7-3 with a 2.66 GAA and a .912 save percentage. The Flames are 19th in NHL scoring, averaging 3.05 goals per outing.
JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Can't contain Edmonton Hart stopped 31 of 36 shots in a 5-2 loss to Edmonton on Tuesday.
Impact Hart dropped to 0-1-2 with a 3.81 GAA and an .882 save percentage over his last four appearances. Despite that rough patch, the 25-year-old netminder has done alright overall with a 9-7-3 record, 2.66 GAA and .912 save percentage in 21 contests this season. The Flyers on Thursday will host the Blue Jackets, who are tied for 16th offensively with 3.08 goals per game, so that would be a more favorable matchup than Edmonton's high-powered forward group for Hart if he draws the assignment.
JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE
1/2 PHI vs. EDM Postgame: Carter Hart
JANUARY 3 • YOUTUBE
Making road start Hart will guard the road cage versus Edmonton on Tuesday.
Impact Hart played well in his last start Friday against the Kraken, turning aside 27 of 29 shots, but he still came away with a loss due to a lack of goal support from his teammates. He'll try to get back in the win column in a tough road matchup with a red-hot Oilers team that's won five straight games.
JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE
Loses in overtime Hart stopped 27 of 29 shots in Friday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Kraken.
Impact Hart was solid Friday, but he couldn't hang onto a 1-0 lead the whole way. The 25-year-old gave up a deflected power-play goal by Vince Dunn in the third period, and Justin Schultz tallied on a slick touch in overtime. Hart is down to 9-6-3 with a 2.54 GAA and a .915 save percentage through 20 outings this season. He's gone undefeated in regulation with a 3-0-2 record through six appearances in December. Hart should start again Sunday versus the Flames.
DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
12/29 PHI vs. SEA Postgame: Carter Hart
DECEMBER 30, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Starting Friday Hart will be stationed between the pipes in Seattle on Friday.
Impact After Samuel Ersson (illness) left Thursday's game against Vancouver, Hart stepped in and stopped all eight shots he faced. Friday's game will be Hart's first start since Dec. 22. In five December appearances, he's gone 3-0-1 with a 2.25 GAA and a .929 save percentage. On the year, he's gone 9-6-2 with a 2.57 GAA through 19 games.
DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Stops eight shots in relief Hart turned aside all eight shots faced in the third period of Thursday's 4-1 win over the Canucks.
Impact Hart entered early in the third period after Samuel Ersson (undisclosed) departed with an injury. Hart kept Vancouver off the board, sealing the Flyers' 4-1 victory. Overall, Hart's 9-6-2 with a .914 save percentage and 2.57 GAA on the season. He figures to be back between the pipes Friday in Seattle.
DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tough shootout loss Friday Hart stopped 31 shots in regulation and overtime and one of three shootout attempts in Friday's 7-6 loss to the Red Wings.
Impact While Detroit scored five times on 13 shots in the first period, Hart was able to regain his focus and give the Flyers a chance to not only mount a comeback but take the lead with about five minutes left in the third. A Dylan Larkin tally from a bad angle when the netminder left a gap at the post sent the game into OT however, and Hart got beaten by Lucas Raymond and Patrick Kane in the shootout. Hart had been sidelined since Dec. 9 due to an illness, so he may not have been completely recovered. He still hasn't taken a regulation loss in nearly a month, going 3-0-2 over his last five starts with a 2.73 GAA and .917 save percentage.
DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
12/22 PHI vs. DET Postgame: Carter Hart
DECEMBER 23, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Set to start Friday Hart (illness) is expected to start on the road against Detroit on Friday.
Impact Hart hasn't been in net since Dec. 9 because of the illness, but he did serve as the backup goaltender in Philadelphia's 4-2 loss to Nashville on Thursday. He has a 9-6-1 record, 2.42 GAA and .919 save percentage in 17 contests this year. The Red Wings rank fifth offensively this year with 3.50 goals per game, but Detroit has averaged just 2.29 goals per contest over its last seven contests, so this might not be as difficult a match for Hart as it appears at first glance.
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
