The Philadelphia Flyers had a tough night on the ice after their goaltender, Carter Hart, left the game early due to a mid-body injury. The 20-year-old rookie was forced to leave the game in the second period after taking a shot off his midsection.
The injury occurred when Hart attempted to make a save on a shot from the opposing team. He was unable to make the save and the puck hit him in the midsection, causing him to fall to the ice in pain. Hart was able to get up and skate off the ice under his own power, but he was clearly in discomfort and had to be helped off the ice by a trainer.
The Flyers have not yet released any information about the severity of Hart’s injury, but it is likely that he will miss some time due to the injury. Hart has been a key part of the Flyers’ success this season, posting a 2.83 goals against average and a .914 save percentage in 33 games.
The Flyers will now turn to backup goaltender Brian Elliott to fill in for Hart while he is out. Elliott has been solid in his limited appearances this season, posting a 2.59 goals against average and a .914 save percentage in 19 games.
It is unclear how long Hart will be out of action due to his mid-body injury, but it is clear that the Flyers will miss his presence in net while he is out. The team will now rely on Elliott to help them stay competitive until Hart is able to return.
