Carter Hart, one of five members of Canada’s 2018 world junior team recently acquitted of sexual assault, is set to make his NHL return Tuesday night.

The 27-year-old goaltender, who signed a deal with the Vegas Golden Knights in October, was eligible to make his return as of Monday after his suspension by the NHL ended.

After a brief conditioning stint in the American Hockey League (AHL), Hart was recalled to the Golden Knights on Sunday; he was the first goalie to leave the ice during Tuesday morning’s skate, indicating he will get the start against the Chicago Blackhawks in Las Vegas.

Hart, Michael McLeod, Dillon Dubé, Cal Foote and Alex Formenton were charged with one count of sexual assault stemming from an encounter with a woman after a 2018 gala celebrating the Canadian world

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