Carter Hart - NHL News & Rumors

Set for long-term absence General manager Kelly McCrimmon said Monday that Hart (lower body) isn't scheduled to be available until after the 2026 Winter Olympics, SinBin.vegas reports.

Impact Hart was placed on injured reserve Thursday due to the lower-body injury he sustained against Columbus on Jan. 8. Adin Hill and Akira Schmid will handle the goaltending duties while Hart is on the shelf. The 27-year-old Hart will seemingly look to be ready when the Golden Knights resume play in Los Angeles on Feb. 25 after the Olympic break.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Adin Hill returns to Golden Knights after nearly 3 months, Carter Hart goes on IR

Vegas Golden Knights goalie Adin Hill returned to the ice after nearly three months

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

On injured reserve Hart (lower body) was put on injured reserve Thursday, per SinBin Vegas.

Impact Hart has a 5-3-3 record, 3.28 GAA and .871 save percentage in 12 outings in 2025-26. He hasn't played since Jan. 8 due to the injury. Adin Hill (lower body) has been taken off injured reserve in a corresponding move and will probably serve as the No. 1 netminder, while Akira Schmid will serve as the No. 2. Goaltender Carl Lindbom is also on the active roster, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him sent to the minors in the near future now that Hill is healthy. Once Hart is ready to return, he might supplement Schmid as the No. 2 netminder, though Schmid, Hill and Hart might find themselves all getting starts on a semi-regular basis.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Brett Howden caught in ugly fallout because of teammate Carter Hart The Golden Knights were forced to respond after fan outrage over 2018 World Junior case resurfaces…

6 DAYS AGO • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Golden Knights goalie Carter Hart is out week to week with a lower-body injury

Vegas Golden Knights goalie Carter Hart is week to week with a lower-body injury, according to coach Bruce Cassidy

JANUARY 10 • Associated Press

Deemed week-to-week Hart (lower body) is week-to-week, per SinBin Vegas on Saturday.

Impact Hart won't be an option for Saturday's home matchup against St. Louis, and it's unclear when he will be ready to return to the lineup. He has a 5-3-3 record this season with a 3.28 GAA and an .871 save percentage across 12 appearances. Akira Schmid and Carl Lindbom will handle the goaltending duties for the Golden Knights until Hart or Adin Hill (lower body) receives the green light to return.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Reilly Smith's 2 goals lead Golden Knights to 5-3 comeback win over Blue Jackets

Reilly Smith scored twice, Mark Stone extended his goal streak to six games and the Vegas Golden Knights overcame an early injury to goalie Carter Hart, rallying past the Columbus...

JANUARY 9 • Associated Press

Sustains lower-body injury Hart sustained an apparent lower-body injury in Thursday's game versus the Blue Jackets, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hart couldn't put weight on his left leg after falling awkwardly on it during the sequence that led to the Blue Jackets' first goal. It's unclear if he'll be able to suit up Saturday versus the Blues. If Hart misses time, Carl Lindbom could be called up from AHL Henderson if Adin Hill (lower body) isn't ready to return.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Carter Hart suffers gruesome injury, needs to be helped off the ice in Vegas The Golden Knights goaltender's season goes from bad to worse.

JANUARY 9 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Golden Knights goalie Carter Hart injured in first period against Blue Jackets

Vegas Golden Knights goalie Carter Hart appeared to have injured his left leg during their 5-3 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets

JANUARY 9 • Associated Press

Exits ice first Hart was the first goalie to leave the ice Thursday, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports, indicating he'll get the starting nod at home against the Jackets.

Impact Since making his debut for the Knights on Dec. 2 against Chicago, Hart has posted a 5-3-3 record, 3.23 GAA and .874 save percentage in his 11 appearances. The 27-year-old netminder should still be capable of reaching the 10-win mark for the fourth straight year and could still manage to get to 20 victories if he avoids any stints on the shelf due to injury.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Earns OT win Tuesday Hart stopped 17 of 20 shots in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Jets.

Impact Hart defended the Golden Knights' crease after not playing in the 3-2 loss to the Blackhawks on Sunday, and he managed to get back to winning ways after dropping his previous three outings (0-2-1). Hart has made 11 appearances this season, and while the results have been uneven thanks to a 5-3-3 record, he doesn't carry a lot of appeal in fantasy, mainly due to his .874 save percentage on 278 shots faced.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Tomas Hertl scores in OT as Golden Knights win 4-3, hand Jets their 10th straight loss

Tomas Hertl scored on the power play at 4:47 of overtime and the Vegas Golden Knights beat Winnipeg 4-3, handing the Jets their 10th straight loss

JANUARY 7 • Associated Press

VGK@WPG: Connor scores goal against Carter Hart | Winnipeg Jets Kyle Connor (WPG) scores goal against Carter Hart (VGK) to make it 3 - 2

JANUARY 7 • NHL.COM

VGK@WPG: Schenn scores goal against Carter Hart | Winnipeg Jets Luke Schenn (WPG) scores goal against Carter Hart (VGK) to make it 2 - 0

JANUARY 7 • NHL.COM

VGK@WPG: Perfetti scores goal against Carter Hart | Winnipeg Jets Cole Perfetti (WPG) scores goal against Carter Hart (VGK) to make it 1 - 0

JANUARY 7 • NHL.COM

Starting versus Jets Hart will guard the road goal versus the Jets on Tuesday, per SinBin.Vegas.

Impact Hart will look to bounce back from a stretch in which he's gone 1-3-1 with 20 goals allowed over his last five games. The 27-year-old will get the chance to face another struggling team, as the Jets are losers of nine straight (0-6-3) entering Tuesday's matchup.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Falls late in battle Hart stopped 15 of 19 shots on goal in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Blues.

Impact After helping the Golden Knights battle back into Friday's high-scoring affair, Hart surrendered the game-winning goal with 93 seconds left in the contest. With the loss, he now holds a 4-3-3 record with a 3.28 GAA and an .876 save percentage through 10 games this season. The 27-year-old netminder has struggled mightily over his last three appearances, where he has allowed 14 goals on an .800 save percentage. With Vegas going 1-5-2, despite averaging 3.88 goals per game, over their last eight outings, their current struggles defensively start with Hart, making him a tough option to trust in fantasy. His next chance to bounce back is Sunday in Chicago.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Golden Knights vs. Blues | NHL Highlights | January 02, 2026

JANUARY 2 • YOUTUBE

Schenn scores game-winning goal as Blues beat Golden Knights 4-3

Brayden Schenn scored the game-winning goal at 18:27 of the third period, leading the St. Louis Blues to a 4-3 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday

JANUARY 2 • Associated Press

Expected to start Friday Hart is set to start on the road against St. Louis on Friday, per Matthew DeFranks of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Impact Hart is 4-2-3 with a 3.18 GAA and an .883 save percentage in nine appearances this season. He's allowed five goals in each of his past two appearances. St. Louis ranks 32nd in goals per game with 2.46 and has lost its past two games while being outscored 10-3.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Lit up in loss Hart stopped seven of 12 shots before he was pulled from Monday's 5-2 loss to the Wild.

Impact Hart gave up two goals in the first period and another three in the first 6:56 of the second before he was pulled. Akira Schmid took over and stopped 15 shots over the rest of the game, and Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports Schmid was tabbed the starter for Wednesday's home game versus the Predators. With 16 goals allowed on 94 shots over his last four games, Hart's quality of play has taken a dip amid a challenging sequence of opponents. Schmid's performance Wednesday could have a large impact on the Golden Knights' goaltending usage heading into January. Hart is 4-2-3 with a 3.18 GAA and an .883 save percentage through nine starts so far.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wild beat Golden Knights 5-2 to improve to 9-1-1 since Dec. 8

Marcus Johansson had a goal and three assists and the surging Minnesota Wild beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-2 on Monday night

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Tending twine Monday Hart will protect the home net against Minnesota on Monday, according to SinBin Vegas.

Impact Hart is coming off a 33-save effort in Saturday's 6-5 shootout loss to Colorado. He has a 4-1-3 record through eight outings this season while allowing 23 goals on 226 shots. Minnesota sits 17th in the league with 3.03 goals per game this year.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Falls in shootout Hart allowed five goals on 38 shots in Saturday's 6-5 shootout loss to the Avalanche.

Impact Hart's five goals allowed were a new season high, and it's the third time in eight outings he's given up at least four. The 27-year-old made his third start in a row, though the holiday break likely played a role in the Golden Knights breaking their pattern of giving Akira Schmid every third start. Hart is now 4-1-3 with a 2.76 GAA and an .898 save percentage. He has the advantage for starts currently, but a slump would likely open the door for Schmid to claim a larger role. The Golden Knights have another tough matchup ahead when they host the Wild on Monday.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Adin Hill returns to Golden Knights after nearly 3 months, Carter Hart goes on IR

Golden Knights goalie Carter Hart is out week to week with a lower-body injury

Reilly Smith's 2 goals lead Golden Knights to 5-3 comeback win over Blue Jackets

Golden Knights goalie Carter Hart injured in first period against Blue Jackets

Tomas Hertl scores in OT as Golden Knights win 4-3, hand Jets their 10th straight loss

Schenn scores game-winning goal as Blues beat Golden Knights 4-3

Wild beat Golden Knights 5-2 to improve to 9-1-1 since Dec. 8