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Flyers' Goalie Carter Hart Exits Game Early Due to Mid-Body Injury

Injury occurred seven minutes into tie game with Sabres, backup Sam Ersson steps in.

  • Philadelphia Flyers' primary goaltender, Carter Hart, was forced to leave a game against the Buffalo Sabres due to a 'mid-body injury'.
  • Hart's injury occurred during a scramble in front of the net just seven minutes into a tie game, leading to apparent discomfort.
  • Despite initially continuing to play, Hart had to be escorted off the ice by the Flyers' training staff after the Sabres scored their second goal of the game.
  • Backup goalie Sam Ersson stepped in to replace Hart for the remainder of the match.
  • Before his injury, Hart held an impressive track record for the season with a 4-3 win-loss record and a 2.30 goals against average in seven previous starts.
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