Ducks’ wait for John Carlson continues as homestand finally ends

ANAHEIM –– The Ducks will close their nine-game stretch at home but won’t open the John Carlson era against the St. Louis Blues on Sunday.

It’s the longest homestand in the NHL this season in terms of games played and time elapsed, having extended across the Olympic break to encompass 36 days.

Carlson’s new beginning was an even longer time coming. His 17 years as a Washington Capital came to an end after midnight Eastern Time on Friday, sending him westward.

He arrived late Friday and practiced Saturday...