Carter Hart News

Hart exited Thursday's 5-3 win midway through the first period due to a lower-body injury and did not return. Akira Schmid filled in as Hart's replacement and will likely be relied upon heavily if Hart misses any time. The 27-year-old Hart has struggled immensely in recent games, allowing a concerning 24 goals on the last 135 shots he has faced (.822 SV%).

The Golden Knights continue to rely on Hart despite his recent struggles. The 27-year-old Hart saved 17 of 20 shots (.850 SV%) and held on for a 4-3 overtime win over the Winnipeg Jets in his most recent game, and has a dreadful 3.84 GAA and .828 SV% in his last six outings (2-3-1). The Golden Knights enter the action on Thursday as -148 home favorites against a Columbus Blue Jackets team that has lost three of their last four games (1-2-1).

The Golden Knights continue to rely on Hart despite his recent struggles. The 27-year-old Hart saved 17 of 20 shots (.850 SV%) and held on for a 4-3 overtime win over the Winnipeg Jets in his most recent game, and has a dreadful 3.84 GAA and .828 SV% in his last six outings (2-3-1). The Golden Knights enter the action on Thursday as -148 home favorites against a Columbus Blue Jackets team that has lost three of their last four games (1-2-1).

Hart will get the call between the pipes for the 11th time this season when the Golden Knights travel to Winnipeg on Tuesday. The 27-year-old netminder struggled in his last start, allowing four goals on 19 shots in a 4-3 loss in St. Louis on Friday. Hart brings a 4-3-3 record and an .876 SV% into Tuesday night's matchup with the Jets, where the Golden Knights enter action at -110 on the money line.

The Golden Knights have been bleeding defensively lately, allowing 15 combined goals in their last three games. Carter Hart returns to the crease after a night off and hopes to return to the form he showcased earlier in his return to the NHL. The 27-year-old goalie had a 2.40 GAA and .917 SV% in his first five games (3-0-2), but has fallen to an ugly 4.02 GAA and .832 SV% in his last four (1-2-1). The Golden Knights enter Friday’s contest as -139 road underdogs against the St. Louis Blues.

The Golden Knights face off against the Minnesota Wild on Monday and will turn to Hart to tend the twine for a fourth consecutive game. Hart allowed five goals on 38 shots (.868 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 6-5 shootout loss to the Colorado Avalanche. The Golden Knights seem committed to giving Hart the opportunity to prove himself between the pipes, but his start to the season has been inconsistent at times. The 27-year-old goalie has a 2.76 GAA and .898 SV% in eight games this season (4-1-3).

Hart stopped 21 of 23 shots in the Golden Knights' 7-2 win over the Sharks on Tuesday. Hart has played pretty well since joining the Golden Knights, going 4-1-2 with a 2.48 GAA, .904 SV% and a 71.4% Quality Start%. As solid as he's been, he should probably ride the fantasy pine on Saturday with the Avalanche in town. Vegas are sizeable +134 home underdogs.

Hart stopped 21 of 23 shots in the Golden Knights' 7-2 win over the Sharks on Tuesday. Hart has played pretty well since joining the Golden Knights, going 4-1-2 with a 2.48 GAA, .904 SV% and a 71.4% Quality Start%. As solid as he's been, he should probably ride the fantasy pine on Saturday with the Avalanche in town. Vegas are sizeable +134 home underdogs.

Hart is coming off his worst performance since debuting with the Golden Knights at the beginning of the month, allowing four goals on 21 shots (.810 SV%) in a 4-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers. That said, the Golden Knights seem committed to the 27-year-old goalie, who has a 2.56 GAA and .903 SV% in six games (3-1-2). The Golden Knights enter Tuesday's contest as -203 home favorites against a San Jose Sharks team on a two-game losing streak (0-2-0).

Hart is coming off his worst performance since debuting with the Golden Knights at the beginning of the month, allowing four goals on 21 shots (.810 SV%) in a 4-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers. That said, the Golden Knights seem committed to the 27-year-old goalie, who has a 2.56 GAA and .903 SV% in six games (3-1-2). The Golden Knights enter Tuesday's contest as -203 home favorites against a San Jose Sharks team on a two-game losing streak (0-2-0).

The Golden Knights have not worried about easing Hart back into action, as he returns to the crease for the fifth time in seven games on Wednesday when they face the New Jersey Devils. The 27-year-old Hart hasn't needed to be spectacular to pick up a 3-0-1 record since his return to the NHL, posting a 2.61 GAA and .901 SV%. The Golden Knights defeated the Devils 3-0 two weeks ago and enter the action on Wednesday as -170 home favorites.

The Golden Knights have not worried about easing Hart back into action, as he likely returns to the crease for the fifth time in seven games on Wednesday when they face the New Jersey Devils. The 27-year-old Hart hasn't needed to be spectacular to pick up a 3-0-1 record since his return to the NHL, posting a 2.61 GAA and .901 SV%. The Golden Knights defeated the Devils 3-0 two weeks ago and enter the action on Wednesday as -170 home favorites.

Hart has been serviceable since returning to the NHL, but is coming off his first loss, allowing four goals on 27 shots (.852 SV%) in a 5-4 shootout loss to the New York Islanders. The 27-year-old Hart has a 2.80 GAA and .889 SV% in three games (2-0-1) and will have started in four of six Golden Knights' games since his debut.

Hart will be looking to remain undefeated when he makes his third start of the season on Long Island on Tuesday. Hart turned in a solid performance in New York on Monday, stopping 22 of the 24 shots he faced in a 3-2 overtime win over the Rangers. He's got a good chance of maintaining his perfect record on Tuesday, as the Golden Knights enter action at -135 on the money line.

Hart apparently suffered an injury at practice on Thursday, and as a result will be unavailable on Friday. Jesper Vikman is expected to back up Akira Schmid.

Carter Hart has not played an NHL game since January in the 2023-24 season, but will make his return after a brief conditioning stint in the AHL. The 27-year-old Hart failed to impress with the Henderson Silver Knights, posting a subpar 3.07 GAA and .839 SV% in three games (1-2-0). Still, the Golden Knights are placing their trust in Hart, hoping he can return closer to the 2.94 GAA and .906 SV% he had in 227 career games (96-93-29) with the Philadelphia Flyers before his hiatus from the NHL. The Golden Knights enter the action against the Blackhawks as -277 home favorites.