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Hart will start Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final.

Hart allowed four goals on 24 shots in the Golden Knights 4-2 loss in Carolina in Game 5. Despite allowing four goals in all five games of the series and posting an .856 SV%, head coach John Tortorella has continued to express his confidence in Hart, and will turn to him again in a must-win Game 6 on Sunday. In the first three rounds, Hart stopped 0.88 goals above expected per/60. He's given up 0.48 goals above expected per/60 in the Stanley Cup Final.

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Hart will start Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals.

The Golden Knights will unsurprisingly stick with Hart between the pipes for a pivotal Game 5 matchup in Carolina on Thursday. Hart turned in a fourth-straight performance with a sub .900 SV% in Game 4, allowing four goals on 27 shots in the 5-3 defeat. Hart and the Golden Knights head into Game 5 as slight underdogs, entering action at +125 on the money line.

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Hart will start Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals.

Hart hasn't performed at an elite level through the opening three games of the Stanley Cup Finals, but he's done enough to backstop Vegas to a 2-1 series lead. He and the Golden Knights remarkably still managed to secure a 5-4 overtime victory in Game 3 despite blowing a four-goal lead in the third period. Vegas enters action in Game 4 at -110 on the money line.

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Hart will start Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final vs. Carolina.

After two straight four goal efforts against, Carter Hart will look for a change of fortune as Vegas hosts Carolina for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final. The 27-year-old has already surpassed his regular season win total (11) and is looking to pick up his 14th victory of the post season on Saturday. He currently owns a 2.41 GAA alongside a .917 SV% and 13-5-0 record.

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Hart will start Game 2 in Carolina.

Game 1 wasn't Hart's best performance, but it was enough to secure his seventh straight victory of the postseason. He's posted a stellar 1.98 GAA and .937 SV% during that stretch and will look to keep things rolling in Game 2 on Thursday. The Golden Knights once again find themselves as +142 road underdogs.

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Hart is expected to start Game 2 vs. the Hurricanes.

Game 1 wasn't Hart's best performance, but it was enough to secure his seventh straight victory of the postseason. He's posted a stellar 1.98 GAA and .937 SV% during that stretch and will look to keep things rolling in Game 2 on Thursday. The Golden Knights once again find themselves as +142 road underdogs.

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Hart will start Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final.

When John Tortorella took over head coaching duties of the Vegas Golden Knights in the final weeks of the regular season, he made it clear that Carter Hart, his former goalie from their days with the Philadelphia Flyers, would be their undisputed starting netminder. The 27-year-old Hart has repaid that trust with an exceptional postseason run, guiding his team to the Stanley Cup Finals. Hart has a 2.22 GAA and .922 SV% in 16 games this postseason (12-4), and he has seemingly gotten better, posting a tremendous 1.65 GAA and .948 SV% in his last six outings (6-0). The Golden Knights enter Game One against the Carolina Hurricanes as +137 road underdogs.

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Hart is expected to start Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final.

When John Tortorella took over head coaching duties of the Vegas Golden Knights in the final weeks of the regular season, he made it clear that Carter Hart, his former goalie from their days with the Philadelphia Flyers, would be their undisputed starting netminder. The 27-year-old Hart has repaid that trust with an exceptional postseason run, guiding his team to the Stanley Cup Finals. Hart has a 2.22 GAA and .922 SV% in 16 games this postseason (12-4), and he has seemingly gotten better, posting a tremendous 1.65 GAA and .948 SV% in his last six outings (6-0). The Golden Knights enter Game One against the Carolina Hurricanes as +137 road underdogs.

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Hart will start Game 4 against the Avalanche.

The Vegas Golden Knights have been outshot 104-73 by the Colorado Avalanche through three games, but find themselves with a commanding 3-0 series lead, due in part to exquisite goaltending from Carter Hart. The 27-year-old Hart has been riding a hot streak lately, winning five straight games this postseason, while boasting a tremendous 1.78 GAA and .948 SV%. Hart and the Golden Knights hope to sweep the Avalanche and advance to the Stanley Cup Finals, entering Game Four on Tuesday as slight -101 home underdogs.

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Hart is expected to start Game 4 vs. Colorado.

The Vegas Golden Knights have been outshot 104-73 by the Colorado Avalanche through three games, but find themselves with a commanding 3-0 series lead, due in part to exquisite goaltending from Carter Hart. The 27-year-old Hart has been riding a hot streak lately, winning five straight games this postseason, while boasting a tremendous 1.78 GAA and .948 SV%. Hart and the Golden Knights hope to sweep the Avalanche and advance to the Stanley Cup Finals, entering Game Four on Tuesday as slight -101 home underdogs.

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Hart will start Game 3 vs. Colorado.

Hart and the Vegas Golden Knights will look to take a commanding 3-0 series lead as they host Colorado in the Western Conference Final on Sunday. The 27-year-old has been undoubtedly the best goaltender in this years playoffs, proven by his 10-4-0 record, .924 SV% and 2.24 GAA through 14 starts. He will look to continue his dominance of the Avalanche after allowing only 3 goals on 69 shots against to start the series.

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Hart will start Game 2 in Colorado.

Hart was spectacular in Vegas' 4-2 victory over the Avalanche in Game 1, allowing just two goals on 38 shots. The 27-year-old netminder is having an outstanding post-season for the Golden Knights, posting a 9-4-0 record and a .917 SV% across 13 starts. Despite their Game 1 victory, Hart and the Golden Knights still enter Game 2 as the underdogs at +140 on the money line.

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Hart will start Game 1 in Colorado.

Hart will be hoping to build off an excellent finish to the second round, when he allowed just three goals on 68 shots (.956 SV%) over the final two games of Vegas' series against the Ducks. The 27-year-old netminder has started all 12 post-season games for the Golden Knights, posting an 8-4-0 record and a .915 SV%. Hart and the Golden Knights enter action in Game 1 at +140 on the money line.

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Hart will start Game 6 in Anaheim.

Hart has started every game of the post-season for the Golden Knights, and that will be the case again on Thursday when Vegas hopes to eliminate the Ducks in six games. Hart was excellent in Game 5, turning away 32 of the 34 shots he faced in the 3-2 overtime victory. The Golden Knights enter action in Game 6 at nearly even odds at -115 on the money line.

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Hart will start Game 5 against the Ducks.

Head Coach John Tortorella has not wavered in his trust in Carter Hart, a rapport built during their days together with the Philadelphia Flyers, as the team has relied on him in each game this postseason. The 27-year-old goalie has battled some inconsistencies lately and allowed four goals on 19 shots (.826 SV%) in a 4-3 Game Four loss to the Ducks, who evened the series at 2-2. The Golden Knights enter a crucial Game Five as -158 home favourites.

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Hart is expected to start in Game Five.

Head Coach John Tortorella has not wavered in his trust in Carter Hart, a rapport built during their days together with the Philadelphia Flyers, as the team has relied on him in each game this postseason. The 27-year-old goalie has battled some inconsistencies lately and allowed four goals on 19 shots (.826 SV%) in a 4-3 Game Four loss to the Ducks, who evened the series at 2-2. The Golden Knights enter a crucial Game Five as -158 home favourites.

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Hart will start Game 3 in Anaheim.

Hart has been stellar in consecutive games to open Vegas' second-round matchup against the Anaheim Ducks, including saving 25 of 27 shots (.926 SV%) in Game Two, but did receive ample goal support as his team lost 3-1, evening the series at 1-1. The 27-year-old Hart has had an up-and-down postseason, but has been mostly reliable, posting a 2.44 GAA and .907 SV% in eight outings (5-3). Vegas enters Game Three as slight -108 road favourites.

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Hart is in the starter's crease ahead of Game 3 vs. Anaheim.

Hart has been stellar in consecutive games to open Vegas' second-round matchup against the Anaheim Ducks, including saving 25 of 27 shots (.926 SV%) in Game Two, but did receive ample goal support as his team lost 3-1, evening the series at 1-1. The 27-year-old Hart has had an up-and-down postseason, but has been mostly reliable, posting a 2.44 GAA and .907 SV% in eight outings (5-3). Vegas enters Game Three as slight -108 road favourites.

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Hart will start Game 2 against the Ducks.

Hart was tremendous in Vegas' 3-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks in Game One, saving 33 of 34 shots (.971 SV%). The 27-year-old Hart has had an up-and-down postseason, but he is riding a four-game winning streak, improving his numbers to 2.49 GAA and .905 SV% in seven games (5-2). The Golden Knights enter Game Two as -152 home favourites.

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