Carter Hart did receive the start against the Pittsburgh Penguins in the exhibition game on July 28th, but today’s game has a different feel. When the puck drops against the Boston Bruins, Hart will begin his first minutes of legitimate playoff hockey. The Philadelphia Flyers may not be facing elimination, but the pressure will be on to improve their playoff seeding. This might be a welcomed entry into postseason hockey for Hart. When the elimination series begins, Hart will warm up to his unique surroundings.
Robert Hagg, on the other hand, does have playoff time on his hockey resume.