Flyers shutdown Carter Hart after MCL sprain

Apr 11, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers goalie Carter Hart (79) stretches in the third period against the Buffalo Sabres at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports

It was originally thought to not be a serious injury. But the more that time went back, the less likely it was seeming like Carter Hart would return this season. The Flyers made that official as they have shutdown Hart for the remainder of the year.

The MCL sprain in his left knee will cost Hart the final seven games of the season. He had been sidelined since April 17th, when he was scratched from a scheduled start. He had practiced the day before so the scratch was seemingly out…