Carter Hart returns to NHL after sexual-assault case, backstops Golden Knights to 4-3 win over Blackhawks

Carter Hart returned to NHL action after nearly two years, making 30 saves and delivering crucial stops in a 4-3 shootout win for the Vegas Golden Knights. Despite early rust and allowing three goals, Hart found his form late, securing his first NHL victory since January 2024 and signaling a hopeful step forward in his comeback.