Carlson's Homecoming: Lightning-Capitals Reunion Comes Early

John Carlson is heading back to face his old team sooner than expected, with Tampa Bay's schedule setting up an intriguing early-season matchup against Washington. The veteran defenseman's return to the Capitals will carry all the emotional weight of a homecoming, even if it's just another game on the calendar. Both teams will be circling this date, knowing the storylines and narratives that come with it.