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Jeff Carter
Born	(1985-01-01) January 1, 1985 (age 27) London, ON, CAN
Height	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight	199 lb (90 kg; 14 st 3 lb)
Position	Centre
Shoots	Right
NHL team Former teams	Los Angeles Kings Philadelphia Flyers Columbus Blue Jackets
National team	Canada
NHL Draft	11th overall, 2003 Philadelphia Flyers
Playing career	2004–present

Jeff Carter (born January 1, 1985) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre for the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League (NHL). During his NHL career, he has appeared in one All-Star Game in 2009, and led the Philadelphia Flyers – for whom he played six seasons – in scoring during the 2008-09 season. He was also second in league goal scoring that season, with 46.

Carter played junior in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) for four seasons, earning OHL First Team All-Star, William Hanley Trophy and CHL Sportsman of the Year honours in his final year. Joining the Flyers' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Philadelphia Phantoms, immediately after his junior career, he helped the team win the Calder Cup in 2005.

Internationally, Carter has won gold medals with Team Canada at the under-18 and under-20 levels. During his under-20 career, he tied as Canada's all-time leading scorer at the World Juniors and was named to back-to-back Tournament All-Star Teams. He has also represented Canada at the 2006 IIHF World Championship.