The Washington Capitals know what Jakub Vrana can do. That's exactly why the 28-year-old has returned home to the team that made him a first-round pick in 2014, and it's why he'll get the opportunity to play in his first game with the club in over three years as he slots in for Sonny Milano on Tuesday.

Alex Ovechkin is set to play right wing in the Washington Capitals' second game of the season Tuesday against Vegas.

Vrana scored a goal in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Golden Knights. Vrana tallied in the first game of his second stint with the Capitals. The winger was a healthy scratch for the season opener, and he saw just 8:46 of ice time Tuesday,

Jakub Vrana raised his arms and head to the sky, letting the echoes of shouts and celebration in Capital One Arena overtake him after scoring his first goal with the Washington Capitals in his season debut.

Washington's decision to bring him back is already paying dividends as the 28-year-old scored Tuesday on his first shot in his first game with the franchise since 2021.