A veteran NHL coach makes his debut on the opposite side of the ice from where he once played, taking the bench against his former team. The milestone marks a full-circle moment for a career that began in Tampa Bay’s organization two decades ago. With experience as a player and later in coaching roles, he now leads a team in a high-stakes matchup against the franchise that drafted him. Fans and analysts will watch closely as he faces the Lightning in his first game as a head coach.

Ryan Craig began his NHL career in a Tampa Bay Lightning jersey nearly 20 years ago. On Tuesday, he’ll stand behind the bench opposite Tampa Bay as an NHL head coach for the first time. Craig is set ...