Victor Hedman - NHL News & Rumors

When is Victor Hedman coming back? Lightning injury news provides return timeline update in playoffs | Sporting News Tampa Bay will have to navigate this.

1 DAY AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Remains unavailable Hedman (personal) has resumed skating and is back with his teammates, but it's unclear when he will be ready to return to the lineup, according to Pierre LeBrun of TSN on Saturday.

Impact Hedman hasn't played since March 19 against Vancouver due to an illness and a personal matter. Despite being back with the team, it's unclear when he will resume practicing, and he remains unavailable for now. Hedman, who is still on long-term injured reserve, had one goal, 16 assists, 50 shots on net, 44 blocked shots and 19 hits in 33 appearances during the 2025-26 regular season.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

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5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

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6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

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APRIL 13 • Associated Press

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APRIL 12 • Associated Press

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APRIL 10 • Associated Press

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APRIL 8 • Associated Press

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APRIL 7 • Associated Press

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APRIL 7 • Associated Press

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APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Tampa Bay hosts Boston following Cirelli's hat trick

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APRIL 3 • Associated Press

On long-term injured reserve Hedman (personal) was moved to long-term injured reserve Thursday, per PuckPedia.

Impact Hedman hasn't played since March 19 due to an illness and, more recently, personal reasons. He has a goal and 17 points in 33 outings in 2025-26. It's not known when Hedman might return, but this move seems to indicate that he won't be available anytime soon.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Lightning and Penguins square off in Eastern Conference action

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APRIL 1 • Associated Press

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MARCH 30 • Associated Press

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MARCH 29 • Associated Press

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MARCH 28 • Associated Press

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MARCH 27 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Lightning captain Victor Hedman taking leave of absence Deadspin | Lightning captain Victor Hedman taking leave of absence

MARCH 25 • DEADSPIN.COM

Victor Hedman is taking a temporary leave of absence from the Lightning for personal reasons

Tampa Bay Lightning captain Victor Hedman is taking a temporary leave of absence for personal reasons

MARCH 25 • Associated Press

Victor Hedman leaves the Lightning... Concerning news out of Tampa Bay

MARCH 25 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Taking leave of absence Hedman (personal) is taking a temporary leave of absence, the Lightning announced Wednesday.

Impact Hedman missed Tampa Bay's past three games due to an illness, which has led to Emil Lilleberg playing regularly. Hedman has a goal and 17 points in 33 appearances in 2025-26. He will regain his top-four role once he's ready to return.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

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