Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Carter Hart is taking an indefinite leave of absence, the team announced Tuesday.
“Carter Hart has requested and been granted an indefinite leave of absence citing personal reasons,” said Flyers general manager Daniel Briere in the team’s statement. “The club will have no further comment at this time.”
Drafted by the organization in 2016, Hart is in his sixth season with the Flyers. A native of Sherwood Park, Alta., Hart has made 26 appearances this season, recording a 2.80 goals-against average and .906 save percentage.
The 25-year-old last played on Jan. 20, a 7-4 loss for the Flyers against the Avalanche. Hart was pulled ahead of the third period after allowing five goals on 15 shots.
