Lightning's Victor Hedman: Offers two assists in loss
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Hedman notched two assists and three blocked shots in Thursday's 5-4 loss to the Senators.
Hedman missed the last four games of the preseason due to an undisclosed injury. He looked no worse for wear Thursday, logging 23:49 of ice time to lead the Lightning. The 34-year-old defenseman is still among the premium scorers from the blue line in the NHL. He had 66 points in 79 regular-season outings a year ago and figures to have plenty of offense left in him for 2025-26.
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Lightning's Victor Hedman: Ready to rock
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Hedman (undisclosed) will be in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Senators, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports.
Hedman was bothered by an injury late in the preseason, which cost him four games. The 34-year-old was clearly just making sure to be ready for the regular season, and he'll resume his usual role as the Lightning's top overall defenseman.
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Lightning's Victor Hedman: Unavailable for Saturday
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Hedman (undisclosed) is not on the Lightning's game roster for Saturday's preseason finale versus the Panthers, Lightning radio announcer Dave Mishkin reports.
Hedman will miss his fourth straight preseason game. It's not clear if this is still a precautionary situation after his exit from a Sept. 26 preseason contest versus the Hurricanes. Hedman's next chance to play is the regular-season opener Thursday versus the Senators.
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Lightning's Victor Hedman: Ruled out for Thursday's game
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Hedman (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Thursday's preseason game against the Panthers, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Hedman sustained an undisclosed injury during Friday's preseason game against Carolina, and he hasn't been seen on the ice since then. However, the Lightning hope that he'll be available for next Thursday's Opening Night matchup against the Senators. The 34-year-old made 79 regular-season appearances last year, racking up 15 goals, 51 assists, 133 blocked shots, 39 hits and 30 PIM while averaging 23:05 of ice time.
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Lightning's Victor Hedman: Won't play Tuesday
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Hedman (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Tuesday's preseason game against the Panthers, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports.
Hedman exited Friday's preseason game versus the Hurricanes for precautionary reasons, and he'll be forced to miss a second consecutive exhibition matchup Tuesday. However, head coach Jon Cooper hinted Monday that he isn't too concerned about Hedman's status for the start of the regular season. Hedman's next chance to suit up during the preseason will be Thursday against Florida.
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Lightning's Victor Hedman: Sitting out Saturday
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Hedman (undisclosed) is unavailable for Saturday's preseason tilt versus Nashville, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Hedman likely wasn't going to play in Saturday's game anyway after leaving Friday's exhibition contest against Carolina early as a precaution. According to Lightning reporter Gabby Shirley, Hedman didn't participate in Saturday's practice. The outstanding defenseman had 15 goals, 51 helpers and 133 blocked shots over 79 regular-season appearances in 2024-25. He could return as early as Tuesday versus Florida, but the Lightning probably won't rush him back into the lineup during preseason action.
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Lightning's Victor Hedman: Makes precautionary exit
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Hedman (undisclosed) left Friday's preseason game versus the Hurricanes for precautionary reasons, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports.
Hedman didn't play after the first period Friday, but the initial report from head coach Jon Cooper suggests the defenseman should be fine. It's unclear if Hedman will play Saturday versus the Predators, but don't expect the Lightning to rush him back for preseason action.
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Lightning's Victor Hedman: Earns two assists in Game 5 loss
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Hedman provided two assists, three shots on goal, two blocked shots and a minus-2 rating in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Panthers in Game 5.
Hedman put up a decent three helpers (two on the power play) over five playoff contests. The top-pairing defenseman added 10 shots on net, six blocked shots, three hits and a minus-6 rating this postseason. Hedman was strong with 66 points in 79 regular-season outings. At 34 years old, a decline is likely drawing near, but Hedman's part of a strong offense and power-play unit. He'll be in the first season of a four-year, $32 million contract extension in 2025-26, so he remains a big part of the Lightning's plans moving forward.
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Lightning's Victor Hedman: Sends power-play assist
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Hedman supplied a power-play assist in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Panthers in Game 1.
Hedman has earned a goal and six assists over his last seven games, with four of those seven points coming on the power play. The 34-year-old defenseman had another strong campaign, earning 15 goals, 66 points (26 on the power play), 181 shots on net, 133 blocked shots and a plus-18 rating over 79 regular-season contests. He'll be the Lightning's top blueliner throughout the postseason.
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Lightning's Victor Hedman: Dishes two helpers Tuesday
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Hedman logged two assists, three shots on goal, two hits and a plus-3 rating in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Panthers.
Hedman helped out on Conor Geekie's first-period tally and Darren Raddysh's power-play goal in the third. Hedman is dialed in late in the season with three goals and 10 assists over his last 12 outings. The 34-year-old defenseman is at 66 points (26 on the power play), 179 shots on net, 130 blocked shots and a plus-20 rating through 78 appearances. He'll be a key part of the Lightning's overall game plan in their first-round playoff series against the Panthers.
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Lightning's Victor Hedman: Garners assist in win
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Hedman logged an assist and two shots on goal in Sunday's 7-4 win over the Sabres.
Hedman has three goals and seven assists over his last nine contests. The 34-year-old defenseman is one of nine blueliners in the league to exceed 60 points this season, putting up 64 points (15 goals, 49 assists) with 176 shots on net, 130 blocked shots and a plus-17 rating over 77 appearances. He's one of the most important players in the Lightning's lineup, but it's unclear if he'll be rested ahead of the playoffs, as Darren Raddysh's undisclosed injury Sunday leaves Tampa Bay with just six healthy blueliners.
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Lightning's Victor Hedman: Two power-play points in OT loss
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Hedman scored a goal and added an assist, both on the power play, in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Maple Leafs.
Both points came in the third period, with Hedman's tally midway through the frame being the one that forced overtime. It was the veteran blueliner's third multi-point performance in the last seven games, a stretch in which he's collected three goals and nine points. Hedman is up to 15 goals on the season -- the fourth time in his career he's reached that plateau. Wednesday's effort also gives him 25 power-play points on the campaign, the sixth time he's hit that milestone.
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Lightning's Victor Hedman: Fifth career 60-point campaign
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Hedman scored a goal in a 4-1 win over the Islanders on Tuesday.
It was Hedman's 60th point of the season, and it was the fifth time in his career that he hit that mark. He extended the lead to 3-1 in the second period with a goal off the rush. Hedman is on a three-game, six-point streak that includes two goals, and he has seven points (two goals, five helpers) in his last five outings.
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Lightning's Victor Hedman: Five points in last two games
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Hedman put up two assists Saturday in a 5-3 win over the Islanders.
He also blocked two shots. Hedman has five points, including four assists, in his last two games. He has 59 points (13 goals, 46 assists) in 71 contests this season. One more point and Hedman will record his fifth 60-point season.
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Lightning's Victor Hedman: Adds power-play assist
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Hedman logged a power-play assist, two shots on goal and a minus-2 rating in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Golden Knights.
Hedman had been held off the scoresheet in the previous three games. That drought almost reached four, but he was able to help out on a Nikita Kucherov tally just before the third-period buzzer. The 34-year-old Hedman is up to 54 points (22 on the power play), 158 shots on net, 114 blocked shots and a plus-9 rating over 67 appearances. It's likely his best seasons have already happened, but Hedman remains a formidable scoring force from the blue line, especially as the quarterback of the Lightning's top-five power play, which is clicking at 25.8 percent this season.
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Lightning's Victor Hedman: Six points in last five games
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Hedman had a goal and an assist Saturday in a 6-2 victory over Boston.
Hedman opened the game early in the first period when he scored on a scramble in front of the net. He has three points (one goal, two assists) in his last two games as well as six points (three goals, three assists) and 12 shots in his past five contests. Hedman's one of the NHL's best all-around defenders and a fantasy pillar.
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Lightning's Victor Hedman: Sets franchise assist record
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Hedman picked up an assist Thursday in a 4-3 shootout loss to the Flyers.
It was Hedman's 40th assist this year and his ninth 40-assist season. That moved him past Marty St. Louis and Nikita Kucherov for the most in Lightning history. Hedman has 11 goals, 40 assists and 146 shots in 62 games this season, which puts him in a tie for fifth in the NHL from the blue line.
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Lightning's Victor Hedman: Good to go Tuesday
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Hedman (lower body) will play against Carolina on Tuesday.
After missing one game, Hedman will return to the top pairing and first power-play unit. He has amassed 11 goals, 50 points, 141 shots on net, 104 blocked shots and 30 hits through 60 appearances this season. Tampa Bay will dress seven defenders and 11 forwards in Tuesday's lineup, making Mitchell Chaffee a healthy scratch.
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Lightning's Victor Hedman: Late scratch
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Contrary to a prior report, Hedman (lower body) will not play Saturday against the Bruins, according to Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times.
Hedman was on the ice for pregame line rushes, but his injury will keep him out of at least Saturday's lineup. Tampa Bay kicks off a three-game road trip against the Hurricanes on Tuesday. Due to Hedman's absence, Darren Raddysh will quarterback the No. 1 power-play unit against Boston.
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Lightning's Victor Hedman: Set to play
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Hedman (undisclosed) is expected to play against Boston on Saturday, per Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Network Florida & Sun.
Hedman won't miss additional action after being limited to 2:57 of playing time against Buffalo on Thursday. He has amassed 11 goals, 50 points, 141 shots on net, 30 blocked shots and 104 blocked shots through 60 appearances this season.
