Hedman put up an assist Thursday in a 4-3 shootout win over the Ducks.
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.
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Lightning's Victor Hedman: Four-game, five-point streak
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Hedman scored a goal and added an assist in a 6-2 loss to the Bruins on Tuesday.
He's on a four-game scoring streak that includes five points (two goals, three assists). Hedman has seven goals and 34 points in 40 games in 2024-25, and he is rounding into 60-point form.
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Lightning's Victor Hedman: Puts up helper Sunday
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Hedman recorded an assist, four PIM, three hits and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Penguins.
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.
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Lightning's Victor Hedman: Starting to warm up again
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Hedman scored a goal Saturday in a 3-2 overtime loss to New Jersey.
His shot deflected off a Devils' player and past Jacob Markstrom. Hedman has a point in 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, 63 blocks and 91 shots in 38 games this season.
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Lightning's Victor Hedman: Nets lone goal in loss
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Hedman scored a goal on four shots, blocked four shots and added two PIM in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Kings.
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 remains 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.
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Lightning's Victor Hedman: Set to play
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Hedman (head) is expected to play Saturday versus the Kings, Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Network Florida & Sun reports.
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.
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Lightning's Victor Hedman: Injured late in loss
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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 of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Hedman missed a few minutes late in the third period, but without a status update from head coach Jon Cooper, it's unclear whether 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 defenseman if Hedman can't play, so keep an eye on the team's transactions over the next couple of days.
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Lightning's Victor Hedman: Two helpers against Cats
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Hedman picked up two assists in Monday's 4-0 win over the Panthers.
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.
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Lightning's Victor Hedman: Logs helper in loss
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Hedman notched an assist and two shots on goal in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Panthers.
The helper was Hedman's first point in three games since he returned from missing two contests due to a lower-body injury. The 34-year-old defenseman has had few dry spells this year while serving as the Lightning's unquestioned top blueliner. He's at four goals, 22 helpers, 68 shots on net, 51 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating through 29 appearances.
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Lightning's Victor Hedman: Back in the saddle in win
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Hedman (lower body) played 22:22 in his return to action Tuesday in a 5-3 win over Columbus.
Hedman fired one shot, blocked two shots and laid one hit in his return. Get him back in your lineup. Hedman has 25 points, including 21 helpers, in just 27 games in 2024-25. He could challenge for another 70-plus point season this year.
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Lightning's Victor Hedman: Set to play
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Hedman (lower body) will play against Columbus on Tuesday, according to Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com.
Hedman will return to the top pairing and first power-play unit after missing the last two games. He has generated four goals, 25 points, 64 shots on net and 47 blocked shots across 26 appearances this season. With Hedman back in the lineup, Declan Carlile will be a healthy scratch versus the Blue Jackets.
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Lightning's Victor Hedman: Game-time call Tuesday
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Hedman (lower body) will be a game-time decision versus Columbus on Tuesday, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Hedman looks poised to return following a two-game stint on the shelf due to his lower-body problem. Prior to his absence, the veteran blueliner was stuck in a 10-game goal drought but racked up nine helpers during that stretch, including four with the man advantage. Look for Hedman to rejoin the No. 1 power-play unit if given the all-clear ahead of puck drop Tuesday.
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Lightning's Victor Hedman: Won't play Saturday
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Hedman (lower body) is not in the lineup for Saturday's game versus the Kraken, Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Network Florida & Sun reports.
Hedman will miss a second straight game with the injury. Declan Carlile will be in the lineup since the Lightning are missing both Hedman and J.J. Moser (undisclosed). Hedman's next chance to play is Tuesday at home versus the Blue Jackets.
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Lightning's Victor Hedman: Game-time call Saturday
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Hedman (lower body) is expected to be a game-time decision for Saturday's tilt versus Seattle, per Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Network Florida & Sun.
Hedman was a late scratch Thursday because of the injury. He has four goals and 25 points in 26 appearances in 2024-25. If Hedman and Erik Cernak (lower body) can't play Saturday, then Declan Carlile will presumably make his NHL season debut after being recalled from AHL Syracuse.
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Lightning's Victor Hedman: Late scratch Thursday
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Hedman (lower body) is a late scratch for Thursday's game against Calgary, according to Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site.
Hedman is regarded as day-to-day. He has four goals and 25 points in 26 outings in 2024-25. The blueliner was on the ice for the pregame warmups, and there was no prior indication that he was in danger of missing the game. However, Steve Santini skated as an extra for the warmups, perhaps as an insurance policy in case Hedman proved to be unavailable. Either way, Santini will draw into the lineup due to Hedman's absence.
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Lightning's Victor Hedman: Four-game, six-assist streak
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Hedman put up two assists in an 8-1 victory over San Jose on Thursday.
Hedman is on a four-game, six-assist streak. He also has 10 shots in that span. A few seasons ago, many seemed to think Father Time had gotten to his game. However, Hedman has put up 100 points and 128 shots across 102 games since the start of last season. The defenseman is a workhorse who puts up elite numbers for the Bolts and fantasy managers alike.
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Lightning's Victor Hedman: Sets franchise career assist record
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Hedman had two assists in a 5-3 loss to Toronto on Saturday.
Hedman set a new Tampa Bay career assist record with 590, passing Martin St. Louis (588). Hedman has four goals, 18 assists, 59 shots and 43 blocks in 23 games this season. He will eventually head to the Hall of Fame but will help carry fantasy squads until he hangs up his skates.
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Lightning's Victor Hedman: Snags power-play assist
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Hedman recorded a power-play assist and two shots on goal in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to the Capitals.
Hedman had been held off the scoresheet over the previous two games. The 33-year-old defenseman has avoided lengthy droughts this season, but he also hasn't had a point streak longer than four games. He's at four goals, 15 assists, nine power-play points, 52 shots on net, 40 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating over 21 appearances as one of the steadiest blueliners in the league.
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Lightning's Victor Hedman: Point-per-game pace so far
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Hedman had a goal and an assist in a 4-0 win over New Jersey on Saturday.
He scored on the power play at 7:40 of the third to push the Lightning up 3-0. Hedman has four goals and 12 assists in 16 games. His only season above a point-per-game pace came in 2021-22 when he registered a career-high 85 points across 82 regular-season appearances. The 2024-25 campaign may be the next one. Hedman already has 44 shots, eight power-play points and a plus-5 rating.
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Lightning's Victor Hedman: Four-game, five-point streak
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Hedman scored a goal Tuesday in a 3-2 loss to St. Louis.
He wired a slap shot from the top of the left circle after a Blues turnover. Hedman is in the midst of a four-game, five-point road scoring streak (one goal, four assists), and his 13 points in as many games put him in a tie with Neal Pionk for third in the NHL behind Cale Makar and Josh Morrissey. Hedman is on pace for career highs in shots (239) and blocks (145).
