Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Carter Hart departed Wednesday's game against the Buffalo Sabres in the first period due to what the Flyers eventually called a "mid-body injury."
Hart left with exactly 10 minutes remaining in the opening frame, and Samuel Ersson relived him. Shortly before exiting, the Canadian netminder had difficulty getting up after stretching out to make a save, but he stayed in the game.
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However, Hart left immediately after Brandon Biro's goal that gave the Sabres a 2-1 lead halfway through the period.
Hart was off to a strong start to the season, entering Wednesday with a .921 save percentage over seven games. He made three saves on five shots before leaving the game.
The 25-year-old is in his sixth campaign with the Flyers, who drafted him 48th overall in 2016.
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