McKenna’s Matchup of the Day: Oct. 27 – Sergei Bobrovsky vs. Carter Hart
Bobrovsky is feeling the heat from his goalie partner, while Carter Hart has been one of the top goalies in the NHL so far this season. How will this play out?Oct 13, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Carter Hart is introduced during Opening Night ceremonies against the New Jersey Devils at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Former NHL netminder Mike McKenna provides his Daily Faceoff Starting Goalie Matchup of the Day for Thu. Oct. 27, 2022:Sergei Bobrovsky is feeling the heat from his goalie partner, Spencer Knight. And Carter Hart has been one of the top goalies in the NHL so far this season.Bobrovsky is one of the most dynamic goaltenders in hockey, but that explosiveness and elasticity have gotten him into trouble on occasion.
Watching Hart has been a joy so far this season. His game has incredible structure. And I think Hart is just now reaching the point where he feels comfortable in an NHL crease. He knows the shooters and what to expect from opponents. And for the first time in his career, the Flyers are playing inspired hockey in front of him thanks to head coach John Tortorella. I’ve always thought Hart’s best route to NHL domination was through a relaxed approach that he’d yet to find.