Hart has looked outstanding in the Flyers' previous two games, winning both contests with a .946 SV% and a 1.50 GAA to show for it. The 21-year-old phenom looks set to enjoy a breakout campaign in 2019-20. He's a must start in fantasy tonight against the Canucks.
Hart allowed three goals on 31 shots I the Flyers win over the Blackhawks in their season opener overseas. Now he returns to Philadelphia, where Hart was 11-9-1 with a 2.98 GAA and .912 SV% last season. He will face a Devils team that is still looking for their first win of the season, having been outscored 12-to-6 so far.
The Flyers and Blackhawks will meet in the Czech Republic on Friday and the 21-year-old netminder will start opening night. Hart was thrust into the NHL last year and played very well, going 16-13-1 with a 2.83 GAA and .917 SV%. He’ll be a solid No.2 fantasy option this season, but draws a tough assignment vs. a Chicago team that was eighth in the NHL in scoring last year.
Hart has missed the last seven games with a lower-body injury but will be available to backup Brian Elliott on Monday. Head coach Scott Gordon said that Hart will start one of their back-to-back games on Thursday/Friday. The rookie netminder was pulled in each of his last two starts, while allowing a combined six goals on 18 shots (.667 SV%).
Hart has been skating and is “doing ver well,” according to GM Chuck Fletcher. If everything goes well with him on Tuesday, Hart will join the team on the ice for Wednesday’s morning skate.
Brian Elliott was already the confirmed starter for Saturday’s Stadium Series game and now the Flyers have announced that Hart is dealing with a lower-body issue and will miss at least 10 days. Hart has struggled mightily in his last two outings, getting pulled after allowing three goals on nine shots in both starts. Cam Talbot, who the Flyers recently acquired from the Oilers, will backup Elliott on Saturday.
Hart allowed three goals on 27 shots in the Flyers loss to the Penguins on Monday. The loss snapped an eight-game winning streak for Hart, who is a must-start this afternoon vs. the Red Wings. The 20-year-old netminder has quickly turned into one of the best goalies in the NHL and stopped 20 of 22 shots in a 3-2 win in his first start vs. the Red Wings (Dec.18).
