Carter Hart
Definition
Carter Hart is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender, born August 13, 1998, currently playing for the Vegas Golden Knights of the National Hockey League (NHL).
Formerly a standout with the Philadelphia Flyers, he gained notoriety as one of the players involved in the 2018 Hockey Canada sexual assault allegations, from which charges were later stayed, allowing his return to the NHL in late 2025.
Examples
Carter Hart's lightning reflexes turned a sure goal into a hilarious puck bounce off the crossbar.
With Carter Hart guarding the net, the Golden Knights' opponents felt like they were shooting at a brick wall with a hart of gold.
Fans forgave Carter Hart's bumpy road back faster than a puck slides into an empty net.
Carter Hart's Vegas debut had everyone saying, 'What happens in the crease stays in the crease—except the wins.'