CARTER HART NEWS

Serving as backup goaltender Hart (illness) will serve as the backup goaltender in Thursday's home contest versus Nashville.

Impact Hart hasn't played in net since Dec. 9, but at least he's healthy enough to be in the lineup. Samuel Ersson is set to start Thursday.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Tuesday Hart (illness) won't play in Tuesday's road game against New Jersey.

Impact Hart is still battling an illness, so he won't be able to make his scheduled start. As a result, Samuel Ersson will face the Devils and Cal Petersen, who was recalled from AHL Lehigh Valley on Tuesday, will be the backup. Consider Hart day-to-day for now.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Guarding cage Tuesday Hart will get the starting nod on the road versus New Jersey on Tuesday, Dylan H. Robillard of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Hart was undefeated in regulation in four straight contests, posting a 3-0-1 record and 1.98 GAA, prior to coming down with an illness that sidelined him for the last three games. If the 25-year-old netminder continues to perform at this level, he should return to seeing the majority of the starts ahead of Samuel Ersson -- though Ersson is undefeated in regulation in his last seven outings.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for backup duty Hart (illness) will serve as backup to Samuel Ersson for Saturday's game versus the Red Wings, per the NHL media site.

Impact The Flyers didn't call up Felix Sandstrom again, so Hart appears set to dress as the backup goalie for Saturday's game. Hart should be able to resume his starting role Tuesday in New Jersey.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Saturday Hart (illness) will be a game-time decision as far as backing up Samuel Ersson on Saturday versus Detroit, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Impact Coach John Tortorella has already determined that Hart will not start, but he could still be on the bench -- if he is feeling up to it. Hart partook in the morning skate, so he is close to a return to action. It will be the second straight start for Ersson as Hart was unable to go Thursday versus Washington. Hart is 9-6-1 with a 2.42 GAA and .919 save percentage for the surging Flyers.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains unavailable Hart (illness) won't be available for Saturday's game versus the Red Wings, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Impact Hart will miss a second straight game due to an illness. With Hart unavailable, Samuel Ersson will likely make the start against the Red Wings on Saturday.

DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Thursday with illness Hart will miss Thursday's home game versus Washington because of an illness.

Impact Hart has a 9-6-1 record, 2.42 GAA and .919 save percentage in 17 contests this season. Samuel Ersson is set to start Thursday while Felix Sandstrom, who was promoted from AHL Lehigh Valley on Thursday, will act as the backup goaltender.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shines in Saturday's win Hart stopped 36 of 38 shots in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Avalanche.

Impact The Avalanche poured on pressure at times, but Hart did enough to weather the storm and the Flyers' offense was strong. After ending November in a four-game skid, Hart has won his first three starts in December, allowing a total of four goals in those games. The 25-year-old is up to 9-6-1 with a 2.42 GAA and a .919 save percentage through 17 outings this season. The Flyers wrap up their three-game road trip Tuesday in Nashville.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Facing Avalanche Hart will defend the visiting blue paint versus Colorado on Saturday, Charlie O'Connor of PHLY Sports reports.

Impact Hart has won his last two starts, giving up only two goals on 58 shots in victories over Pittsburgh and Arizona. Hart is 8-6-1 with a 2.45 GAA and .916 save percentage this season. The Avalanche are averaging 3.50 goals per game this season, fifth in the NHL.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Topples Coyotes Hart allowed one goal on 26 shots in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Coyotes.

Impact The Coyotes came into this game on a heater, but Hart cooled them off with his second win in a row. He's allowed one goal in each of those victories, getting back on track after a four-game skid. The 25-year-old netminder is now 8-6-1 with a 2.45 GAA and a .916 save percentage through 16 starts. The Flyers' road trip continues in Colorado on Saturday.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Facing Coyotes Hart will defend the visiting crease versus Arizona on Thursday, according to Charlie O'Connor of PHLY Sports.

Impact Hart defeated the Penguins in overtime Monday, stopping 31 shots in a 2-1 victory. Hart is 7-6-1 with a 2.55 GAA and .913 save percentage as he as played very well thus far in 2023-24. The Coyotes are tied with the Oilers as the hottest team in the NHL. as both teams are on five-game winning streaks.

DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns 31 save victory Hart turned aside 31 of 32 shots in a 2-1 overtime win over the Penguins on Monday.

Impact Hart was beaten by Sidney Crosby late in the first period, but the goaltender otherwise had a flawless night. Hart improved to 7-6-1 with a 2.55 GAA and a .913 save percentage in 15 outings this year. He snapped a four-game losing streak in which he allowed 13 markers on 114 shots (.886 save percentage).

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Monday Hart will patrol the home crease Monday against Pittsburgh, per Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia.

Impact Hart has surrendered 13 goals on 114 shots during his four-game winless skid. Through 14 games this season, he has posted a 6-6-1 record with a 2.68 GAA and a .909 save percentage. Pittsburgh ranks 19th in the league this campaign with 3.13 goals per contest.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scuffles continue Carter made 31 saves in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Devils on Thursday.

Impact Alexander Holtz scored early in the first from the slot, and then Jack Hughes finished a 2-on-1 later in the same frame. Tyler Toffoli scored on the power play early in the third to push the Devils up 3-1, before the Flyers roared back at the 15 minute mark and again at 19:09. But Luke Hughes ended the game just 28 seconds into the extra frame when he and brother Jack Hughes took off on a 2-on-1. Carter is 0-3-1 in his last four starts, despite Philly putting up a 6-3-1 run over its last 10.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Facing Devils Hart will defend the home crease versus New Jersey on Thursday, according to Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia.

Impact Hart has lost his last three games. The netminder is 6-6-1 with a 2.57 GAA and .911 save percentage this season. Hart was 1-1-0, stopping 60 of 64 shots versus the Devils last season. New Jersey is fifth in NHL scoring, averaging 3.60 goals per game.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets little help in loss Hart stopped 32 of 35 shots in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Hurricanes.

Impact Carolina's final goal was scored into an empty net. Hart allowed one goal in each period, and while he couldn't quite squeeze Seth Jarvis' third-period tally, the first two pucks to beat him were largely the result of the Philly defense's inability to keep the area in front of the net clear. Hart has lost three straight starts, giving up three goals each time, and on the season he's gone 6-6-0 with a 2.57 GAA and .911 save percentage.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Facing Hurricanes Hart will patrol the home crease during Tuesday's matchup with Carolina, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Impact Hart has struggled in his last two appearances, suffering back-to-back losses to the Islanders and the Rangers while posting a sub-par 3.12 GAA and .864 save percentage. He'll try to get back in the win column in a home matchup with a Hurricanes squad that's 5-6-0 on the road this year.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ambushed by Rangers Hart made 16 saves in Friday's 3-1 loss to the Rangers.

Impact The 25-year-old netminder barely had a chance to get settled into the game before New York had put two pucks behind him, with Mika Zibanejad and Chris Kreider striking within the first two minutes of the game. Hart didn't get rattled and kept his team in it, but Igor Shesterkin shut down Philly's attempts to mount a comeback. Hart has lost two straight starts, but he has yet to put together a winning or losing streak of longer than two games this season, leaving him with a 6-5-0 record to go with a solid 2.53 GAA and .911 save percentage.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Facing Rangers Hart will be in the home crease versus the Rangers on Friday, according to Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia.

Impact Hart dropped a 3-2 decision to the Islanders on Wednesday, snapping his two-game winning streak. Hart is 6-4-0 with a 2.47 GAA and .915 save percentage this season. He was 0-1-2 versus the Rangers last season, giving up only eight goals on 94 shots. The Rangers are in the middle of the pack in NHL scoring, averaging 3.24 goals per contest.

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Strong since return from injury Hart made 23 saves in a 3-2 loss to the Islanders on Wednesday.

Impact Anders Lee jammed the puck past him at the post early in the first, and Brock Nelson beat him twice, once on a redirection and then again on a backdoor play. Since his return from injury Nov. 15, Hart is 2-1-0 with a .920 save percentage on the season. He's a solid activation even when the Flyers wobble.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to start Wednesday Hart is expected to start in Wednesday's road game versus the Islanders.

Impact Hart will look to win his third straight start after saving 59 of 63 shots (.937 save percentage) over his previous two outings. He has a 6-3-0 record, 2.40 GAA and .919 save percentage in 10 contests this season. The Islanders rank 29th offensively with 2.53 goals per game.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE