Carter Hart Dismisses Hurricanes Fans’ Chants Ahead of Crucial Game 6

As the Vegas Golden Knights prepare to face the Carolina Hurricanes in a pivotal Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final, goaltender Carter Hart is gearing up to deliver a performance that could keep his team’s championship hopes alive. With the Golden Knights trailing the series 3-2, Hart addressed the media on Saturday, June 13, and was prompted about the “no means no” chants directed at him by Hurricanes fans during the previous games in Raleigh.

Hart, who was part of the Canadian national junior team in 2018, brushed off the chants as “just noise”. He stated, “Both atmospheres, both buildings have been really loud and a lot of fun to play in. Yeah, just noise.” His comments come in light of a 2025 trial where he and four teammates faced serious allegations but were ultimately found not guilty.

As he prepares for his 22nd playoff start, Hart reflects on his performance in the championship series, where he has allowed four goals in each game thus far. “I haven’t been at my best in this series,” he acknowledged. “I’ll be better next game and ready to go.” He noted that while luck has played a role for the Hurricanes, he maintains a consistent preparation routine. “I prepare the same way just like every other game and I’ll be ready to go,” he added.

Despite skipping Saturday’s optional practice, Hart engaged in focused work with goalie coach Sean Burke on another rink, emphasizing his desire to play every game and stay sharp. “As a goaltender, you want to play every game and you want to be ready to go,” he said.

Coach John Tortorella, who has a history with Hart from their time together in Philadelphia, expressed unwavering support for the young netminder. When asked about the possibility of switching to backup Adin Hill after the Game 5 loss, Tortorella dismissed the notion, calling it “the stupidest question I’ve heard.” He reinforced his confidence in Hart, stating, “I know there’s a better game in him. I’ve seen it throughout the playoffs. I think he’s a very good goalie. We’ve got to do a better job around him, too.”

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.