Victor Hedman - NHL News & Rumors

Canadiens take on the Lightning on 5-game winning streak

The Montreal Canadiens seek to keep a five-game win streak alive when they take on the Tampa Bay Lightning

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Tampa Bay plays Nashville in a non-conference matchup

The Tampa Bay Lightning and the Nashville Predators face off in a non-conference matchup

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Lightning deal the Senators a blow in the playoff race by beating them 4-2

Defenseman Emil Lilleberg scored the go-ahead goal and had a career-high three points, and the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Ottawa Senators 4-2

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Ottawa visits Tampa Bay after Batherson's 2-goal game

The Ottawa Senators visit the Tampa Bay Lightning after Drake Batherson scored two goals in the Senators' 4-3 shootout loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

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

5 DAYS AGO • 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

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

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

5 DAYS AGO • 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.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Seattle takes losing streak into game against Tampa Bay

The Seattle Kraken come into the matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning after losing four in a row

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Not playing Tuesday Hedman (illness) won't play against Minnesota on Tuesday, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Hedman will miss his third straight game, and it's unclear if he will be ready for Thursday's matchup against Seattle. He has registered one goal, 16 assists, 50 shots on net, 44 blocked shots and 19 hits across 33 appearances this season.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Wild visit the Lightning after shootout victory

The Minnesota Wild visit the Tampa Bay Lightning after the Wild beat the Dallas Stars 2-1 in overtime

MARCH 23 • Associated Press

Won't play in Calgary Hedman (illness) isn't available for Sunday's road contest versus the Flames, according to the NHL media site.

Impact Hedman will miss his second straight game after being unable to finish Thursday's matchup in Vancouver. Emil Lilleberg will remain in the lineup due to Hedman's absence. The Lightning's next game is at home against the Wild on Tuesday, but it's currently unclear if the 35-year-old Hedman will be an option for that cross-conference meeting.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Lightning bring 3-game win streak into matchup against the Flames

The Tampa Bay Lightning are looking to keep their three-game win streak going when they visit the Calgary Flames

MARCH 22 • Associated Press

Ruled out Saturday Hedman (illness) will not be available in Edmonton on Saturday, per asJulie Stewart-Binks of CBC.

Impact Hedman left Thursday's game in Vancouver with the illness. IT has been a tough season for the 35-year-old, as he has one goal and 16 assists in 33 games, a huge dip in production from last season, when Hedman had 15 goals and 51 assists in 79 regular-season contests. He could return as early as Sunday in Calgary. Emil Lilleberg (facial fracture) will replace Hedman in the lineup.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves game due to illness Hedman (illness) was unable to finish Thursday's game versus the Canucks, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports.

Impact Hedman exited late in the first period and didn't return. Head coach Jon Cooper avoided specifics, which leaves Hedman questionable for Saturday's game against the Oilers. Steven Santini is the extra defenseman on the Lightning's roster and would draw in if Hedman misses time.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Aho, Svechnikov lead Hurricanes over Lightning to hand coach Rod Brind'Amour a win in his 600th game

Sebastian Aho and Andrei Svechnikov each had a goal and an assist and the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 on Saturday night

MARCH 15 • Associated Press

Conor Garland scores 2 to send Blue Jackets past Lightning, 5-2

Conor Garland scored two goals for the second consecutive game and the Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-2 on Tuesday

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

First goal of season Hedman scored a goal and added an assist in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Sabres.

Impact Remarkably, it was Hedman's first goal of the season. Granted, it was just his 24th game of the year (one goal, 14 assists), but he had 13 and 15 goals in the last two seasons. It was also Hedman's first multi-point game since Oc.t 25, 2025. The 35-year-old is a fantasy pillar, and he needs to be in your lineup no matter the format. He could punch up points at close to one-per-game going forward.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Sabres vs. Lightning | NHL Highlights | February 28, 2026

MARCH 1 • YOUTUBE

Sabres beat the Lightning 6-2 for their 3rd straight victory

Josh Norris scored twice, Rasmus Dahlin had a goal and two assists and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-2 on Saturday night for their third straight victory

MARCH 1 • Associated Press

Lightning get major Victor Hedman injury update for playing status vs. Maple Leafs | Sporting News Tampa Bay was watching this unfold from afar.

FEBRUARY 25 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Expected to play against Toronto Hedman (lower body) said Tuesday that he will be ready for Wednesday's home game versus the Maple Leafs and expects to be in the lineup, according to Erik Erlendsson of LightningIn...

Impact Hedman sustained his lower-body injury during warmups of last Wednesday's quarterfinals matchup for Sweden against the United States and did not play as a result. The left-shot blueliner has already missed 34 games for the Lightning this season due to an elbow injury. The 35-year-old should be good for his role in all situations against Toronto, though his ice time might be relatively low in the first half of a back-to-back -- Tampa Bay will also face Carolina on Thursday.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Sustains lower-body injury Hedman isn't getting ice time for Sweden against Team USA in Wednesday's quarterfinals game because of lower-body injury, per Pierre LeBrun of TSN.

Impact Hedman sustained the injury during the pregame warmups. He still dressed for the game as the seventh defenseman, but it seems he won't get any shifts. Hedman went into Wednesday's action with a goal and an assist in four appearances with Sweden in the 2026 Olympics. He also has 13 assists across 21 outings with Tampa Bay in 2025-26. If Sweden wins against the United States, then the Swedish team will play Friday in the semifinals.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

What's wrong with Victor Hedman? Why Sweden defender isn't playing vs. Team USA in Olympics | Sporting News Something must be going on here.

FEBRUARY 18 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Slovakia celebrated after losing a hockey game at the Olympics 5-3 to Sweden. Here's why

The scoreboard read 5-3 Sweden at the final horn, and yet Slovakia's players were the ones celebrating

FEBRUARY 14 • Associated Press

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