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Golden Knights' Hart Benched; Schmid Takes the Lead

12/11/2025

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Carter Hart of the Vegas Golden Knights will not start against the Flyers on Thursday, per Bruce Cassidy.
Hart has played three games since his reinstatement on December 1, posting a 2-0-1 record.
Akira Schmid, who shut out the Devils, will start instead.
Hart previously played for the Flyers, faced allegations, was acquitted this summer, joined Vegas on a tryout in October, and signed a two-year, $4 million contract.

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Story summary

Carter Hart of the Vegas Golden Knights will not start against the Flyers on Thursday, per Bruce Cassidy.
Hart has played three games since his reinstatement on December 1, posting a 2-0-1 record.
Akira Schmid, who shut out the Devils, will start instead.
Hart previously played for the Flyers, faced allegations, was acquitted this summer, joined Vegas on a tryout in October, and signed a two-year, $4 million contract.