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FEBRUARY 9 • Associated Press

First points in five games Hedman had a two-assist night Tuesday in a 4-3 win over the Senators.

Impact The points were his first in five games, but this quiet span came after a period where he had points in eight of his previous nine games (two goals, nine assists). Overall, Hedman has 42 points, including 35 assists, in 50 games. That slots Hedman into a tie with Evan Bouchard for sixth overall in scoring from the blue line. He's three points from Shea Theodore for fifth on that list. Hedman is a fantasy cornerstone.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Matthews to captain US. Canada, Finland and Sweden have injury questions for 4 Nations Face-Off

Auston Matthews of the Toronto Maple Leafs has been selected as the U.S. captain for the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off

JANUARY 30 • Associated Press

Hedman named Team Sweden captain for 4 Nations Face-Off | NHL.com Lightning defenseman to captain country for 1st time, Ekholm, Karlsson, Nylander to be alternates

JANUARY 30 • NHL.COM

Dishes pair of helpers Hedman recorded two assists, including one on the power play, three shots on goal and two blocked shots in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Hedman saw a seven-game point streak end Tuesday in Montreal before getting back on the scoresheet Friday. The defenseman was a key part of the Lightning's comeback push, setting up Nick Paul's goal late in the second period as well as Nikita Kucherov's game-winner in overtime. Hedman has two goals and nine assists over his last nine outings, and he's up to 40 points (16 on the power play), 113 shots on net, 78 blocked shots and a plus-10 rating through 45 appearances overall.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Kucherov scores in OT to give Lightning 4-3 win over Blackhawks

Nikita Kucherov scored 58 seconds into overtime and had two assists as the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3

JANUARY 25 • Associated Press

Victor Hedman | Postgame at Montreal Canadiens

JANUARY 22 • YOUTUBE

Seven-game, nine-point streak Hedman delivered two assists, including one on the power play, in Monday's 5-3 loss to Toronto.

Impact Hedman's point streak stands at seven games and nine points (two goals, seven assists). He has 38 points, including 31 assists, in 43 games, and 15 of those points (one goal, 14 assists) have come with the man advantage. Hedman is playing in his usual form, and the Bolts need that. The team needs him to be excellent -- the Bolts are one point ahead of Ottawa and Boston for third in the Atlantic, but only two points from being out of a Wild Card. Hedman is a guy who will rise to the occasion and help carry your squad, too.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Notches apple Saturday Hedman logged an even-strength assist, four blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 5-1 win over Detroit.

Impact Hedman recorded the primary assist on Nikita Kucherov's 21st goal of the campaign early in the second period. The 34-year-old Hedman has produced two goals and five helpers during his six-game point streak, marking his longest run of offensive success this season. The Swedish blueliner is up to seven goals, 36 points (14 with the man advantage), 22 PIM, 101 shots on net and a plus-10 rating through 42 outings.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Hedman, Lightning enter first meeting with rising Red Wings While the Tampa Bay Lightning continue to move up the Eastern Conference standings, their captain Victor Hedman keeps checking off milestone...

JANUARY 18 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

JANUARY 18 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Victor Hedman | Postgame vs. Anaheim | 1.16.25

JANUARY 17 • YOUTUBE

Major milestone in win Hedman put up an assist Thursday in a 4-3 shootout win over the Ducks.

Impact It was a big night for the big defender. Hedman is the fourth defenseman from Sweden to reach 600 NHL assists, joining Nicklas Lidstrom (878), Erik Karlsson (656) and Borje Salming (637). It was his 1,093rd career NHL game, and he became the first Bolt to reach 600 assists and the 19th defenseman in NHL history to reach the mark.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Four-game, five-point streak Hedman scored a goal and added an assist in a 6-2 loss to the Bruins on Tuesday.

Impact He's on a four-game, five-point scoring streak that includes five points (two goals, three assists). Hedman has seven goals and 34 points in 40 games, and he is rounding into 60-point form.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up helper Sunday Hedman recorded an assist, four PIM, three hits and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Penguins.

Impact Hedman set up a go-ahead goal by Nikita Kucherov in the second period. This was Hedman's third straight game with a point, his first streak of at least that many contests since a five-gamer from Nov. 27 to Dec. 8. The defenseman is up to six goals, 26 helpers, 92 shots on net, 64 blocked shots, 20 hits, 22 PIM and a plus-9 rating through 39 outings this season.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Starting to warm up again Hedman scored a goal Saturday in a 3-2 overtime loss to New Jersey.

Impact His shot deflected off a Devils' player and past Jacob Markstrom. Hedman has a point in each of his last two games after putting up just four points (one goal, three assists) in his previous 11 contests. Overall, he has six goals, 25 assists, 65 blocks and 91 shots in 38 games this season.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Hedman scores a goal against the New Jersey Devils

JANUARY 12 • YOUTUBE

Brayden Point scores with 52 seconds to play to lift Lightning to 3-2 win over Hurricanes

Brayden Point scored with 52 seconds to play and the Tampa Bay Lightning snapped a four-game skid with a 3-2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes

JANUARY 8 • Associated Press

Nets lone goal in loss Hedman scored a goal on four shots, blocked four shots and added two PIM in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Kings.

Impact Hedman ended a 17-game goal drought dating back to Nov. 16 with his tally 1:09 into the game. Over that span, he racked up 12 assists and continues to remain productive across the board in a top-pairing role. The Swede is up to five goals, 29 points, 77 shots on net, 60 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating through 34 contests this season.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Adrian Kempe scores late, and the Kings beat the Lightning 2-1 for a 4-game winning streak

The Los Angeles Kings beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 for their fourth consecutive victory

JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

Set to play Hedman (head) is expected to play Saturday versus the Kings, Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Network Florida & Sun reports.

Impact Hedman was injured in the third period of Thursday's game against the Sharks, but it doesn't look like the issue will cost him additional time. The 34-year-old defenseman is slated to play on the top pairing and first power-play unit. Hedman has been limited to three assists over his last seven contests since returning from a lower-body injury Dec. 17.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Injured late in loss Hedman left Thursday's game against the Sharks after he was struck in the head by a puck in the third period. There was no update on his status after the contest, Eduardo A. Encina...

Impact Hedman missed a few minutes late in the third period, but without a status update from head coach Jon Cooper, there's no telling if the blueliner will be healthy for Saturday's game against the Kings. He was held off the scoresheet for a third straight contest Thursday. The Lightning will need to call up a blueliner if Hedman can't play, so keep an eye on the team's transactions over the next couple of days.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

The Sharks beat the Lightning 2-1 for their 1st home win since November

Tyler Toffoli and Mario Ferraro scored and the San Jose Sharks snapped an eight-game winless streak by beating the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1

JANUARY 3 • Associated Press

Point and Kucherov lead surging Lightning to 6-2 win over reeling Rangers

Brayden Point and Nikita Kucherov each had a goal and two assists to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning past the reeling New York Rangers 6-2

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • Associated Press

Two helpers against Cats Hedman picked up two assists in Monday's 4-0 win over the Panthers.

Impact Both helpers came in the first period, as the veteran blueliner had a hand in tallies by Nikita Kucherov and Jake Guentzel. Hedman's goal drought has reached 14 appearances, but he's been plenty productive over that stretch with 12 assists, including four on the power play.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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