Victor Hedman - NHL News & Rumors

Victor Hedman heartwarmingly praises Lightning for injury recovery process | Sporting News The Tampa Bay star loved how everyone lifted his spirits up.

4 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Picks up assist Thursday Hedman recorded an assist, five shots on goal, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 6-1 win over the Panthers.

Impact This was Hedman's third game back from an elbow injury that cost him 22 contests. The 35-year-old has been sheltered on the third pairing since his return. He's now at 13 assists, 33 shots on net, 30 blocked shots, eight PIM and a plus-2 rating through 21 appearances. He still has potential to be productive, and he'll look to build some momentum while playing for Sweden at the Olympics.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Vasilevskiy stops 33 shots, Lightning beat Panthers 6-1 in final game before break

Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 33 shots to improve to 16-0-1 in his past 17 games, helping the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Florida Panthers 6-1 on Thursday night in the final game for...

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Stadium Series Pregame Media vs BOS | Hedman, McDonagh

FEBRUARY 1 • YOUTUBE

Removed from IR Hedman (elbow) was activated from injured reserve Sunday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Following a 22-game absence, Hedman appears ready to return to the lineup against Boston on Sunday. He has compiled 12 assists, 25 shots on net, 29 blocked shots and eight hits across 18 appearances this season. Hedman will probably occupy a role on the top pairing and see time on the power play against the Bruins on Sunday.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Sunday Hedman is likely to make his return Sunday versus Boston, per Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site.

Impact Hedman hasn't been in the lineup since Dec. 9, but head coach Jon Cooper told reporters Saturday, "Barring him coming in and saying no, which I think is extremely doubtful, he'll most likely be in tomorrow." Hedman does still need to be activated off injured reserve before he can return to the lineup. Should he play Sunday, it will likely be as a member of the top four and first power-play unit. That might result in Darren Raddysh shifting from the top power-play unit to the second grouping, but the 29-year-old has been productive in his current role, providing eight goals and 17 points with the man advantage in 46 outings this season.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Hedman, Lightning drop huge Stadium Series injury return update | Sporting News Will he make it back in time for Sunday?

JANUARY 29 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Injury questions linger for many top men's hockey teams at the Milan Olympics

With less than three weeks to go before the start of the men's hockey tournament at the Olympics in Milan, several of the top contenders have significant injury questions

JANUARY 23 • Associated Press

Tampa strike gold with another elite d-pairing in Moser and Raddysh After losing Mikhail Sergachev last year, and losing the likes of Ryan McDonagh and Victor Hedman this year due to injury, the Tampa Bay Lig...

JANUARY 7 • PUCKPROSE.COM

Sweden picks Wallstedt, Gustavsson and Markstrom as goalies for the Winter Olympics

Sweden has picked Jesper Wallstedt and Filip Gustavsson of the Minnesota Wild and Jacob Markstrom of the New Jersey Devils as its goaltenders for the Winter Olympics

JANUARY 2 • Associated Press

Needs elbow surgery Hedman will undergo elbow surgery Monday and is expected to be out of action until the beginning of February, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports Friday.

Impact Hedman missed 12 games with the injury and returned for three games before the injury was deemed bad enough for surgery. Hedman is expected to be well enough to play for Team Sweden at the upcoming Olympic Games in February. Hedman had 12 assists in 18 games this season.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Lightning captain Victor Hedman returns to injured reserve Deadspin | Lightning captain Victor Hedman returns to injured reserve

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman to have elbow surgery. He's expected to be ready for the Olympics

Tampa Bay Lightning captain and No. 1 defenseman Victor Hedman is set to undergo elbow surgery Monday and be out until the start of February

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Placed on injured reserve Hedman (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

Impact Hedman suffered an injury during Tuesday's game against the Canadiens, and the issue will force him to miss at least a week. He was sidelined for 12 games between November and early December due to an unspecified injury, and it's not yet clear how much time he'll miss due to his current ailment. Declan Carlile was recalled in a corresponding move, and he should have a chance to see playing time in Hedman's absence.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lightning snap losing streak with dominant 6-1 win over Canadiens

Tampa Bay scored three times in the first period, Darren Raddysh scored a pair of third-period goals, and the Lightning coasted to a 6-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Exits contest Hedman (undisclosed) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Canadiens.

Impact This was Hedman's third game back from an undisclosed injury that landed him on injured reserve, but it's not clear if this issue is related. It could be, as Hedman hasn't quite looked like himself since his return. The 34-year-old defenseman's status should be updated prior to Thursday's game versus the Devils.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sorokin stops 32 shots as Islanders shutout Lightning 2-0

Ilya Sorokin stopped all 32 shots he faced for his third shutout of the season, tying the Islanders’ franchise record for career shutouts, and New York beat the Tampa Bay Lightning...

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Removed from LTIR Hedman (undisclosed) was activated from long-term injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Following a 12-game absence, Hedman appears ready to return to the lineup against the Islanders on Saturday. He has accounted for 12 assists, 23 shots on goal, 28 blocked shots and seven hits in 15 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed probable against Islanders Hedman (undisclosed) was labeled probable to suit up versus the Islanders on Saturday, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Hedman led the post-practice stretch Friday, so all signs certainly point to him getting back into the lineup against New York. In order to play, the 34-year-old blueliner will first need to be activated off long-term injured reserve, though Tampa already created the necessary roster space by sending Declan Carlile back to AHL Syracuse on Friday. While Hedman has yet to find the back of the net this season, he did rack up 12 helpers in 15 games before getting hurt.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lightning sign Ryan McDonagh to a 3-year, $12.3M contract extension

The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed veteran defenseman Ryan McDonagh to a three-year extension worth $12.3 million

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Hagel scores twice as Lightning beat Rangers 4-1 and extend winning streak to 7 games

Brandon Hagel scored twice and Jonas Johansson made 12 saves as the Tampa Bay Lighting beat the New York Rangers 4-1 to extend their winning streak to seven games

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Lands on LTIR Hedman (undisclosed) was placed on long-term injured reserve, per Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times on Saturday.

Impact Hedman has already missed Tampa Bay's last five games, and he now will not be eligible to return to the lineup until Dec. 4 against Pittsburgh. Ryan McDonagh is on injured reserve due to an undisclosed injury, so the Lightning will have to continue to navigate their way without their two best all-around blueliners. Hedman was riding a four-game point streak prior to getting injured, and overall, he has 12 helpers and a plus-1 rating across 15 appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out a couple of weeks Head coach Jon Cooper said Thursday that Hedman (undisclosed) will be out "probably a couple more weeks," according to Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site.

Impact Hedman has already missed four games and is expected to miss at least another eight contests. The blueliner had 12 assists in 15 games prior to his injury. Hedman was placed on injured reserve earlier in the day.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on injured reserve Hedman (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Hedman is slated to miss a fifth consecutive game Thursday against the Oilers, and his placement on injured reserve won't impact his return timetable, as he'll be eligible to be activated as soon as he's healthy. However, his move to IR will clear space on the roster for Nick Paul (upper body), who was activated from long-term injured reserve in a corresponding move.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday Hedman (undisclosed) won't play against New Jersey on Tuesday, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports.

Impact Hedman will miss his fourth straight game, and it's unclear when he will return to the lineup. He has 12 assists, 23 shots on net and 28 blocked shots through 15 appearances this season. Darren Raddysh has been skating on Tampa Bay's top pairing due to Hedman's absence.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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