Hart will defend the home crease versus New Jersey on Thursday, according to Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia.

EDGE Analysis

Hart has lost his last three games. The netminder is 6-6-1 with a 2.57 GAA and .911 save percentage this season. Hart was 1-1-0, stopping 60 of 64 shots versus the Devils last season. New Jersey is fifth in NHL scoring, averaging 3.60 goals per game, making this a tough matchup for Hart.