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Tampa Bay Lightning captain Victor Hedman is set to return under the lights of today’s Stadium Series game against Boston. The team activated him off injured reserve while assigning Maxim Groshev to the AHL in a corresponding transaction, as reported by Erik Erlendsson of Lightning Insider.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 31

Lightning Expected To Activate Victor Hedman

The Tampa Bay Lightning should have their captain back for tomorrow’s Stadium Series. According to ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski, the Lightning are expected to activate Victor Hedman ahead of tomorrow’s outdoor matchup against the Boston Bruins.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 31

Lightning’s Victor Hedman drops huge NHL Stadium Series injury update

The Tampa Bay Lightning have been without their captain since early December, but all signs point to star defenseman Victor Hedman returning to the lineup for the 2026 NHL Stadium Series at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday evening.

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Lightning’s Victor Hedman hopes to return from injury for Stadium Series

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman is targeting a potential return from injury in time for the 2026 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series against the Boston Bruins at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday, Feb.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Breakaway on SI / January 29

Lightning Defenseman Eyeing Return for Stadium Series

The NHL’s Stadium Series matchup between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Boston Bruins is right around the corner. The game, which will be played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, has already exuded tons of excitement from fans far and wide.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 28

Injury Updates: Maple Leafs, Greenway, Blues, Hedman, Ristolainen

The Maple Leafs have placed defenseman Dakota Joshua and defenseman Chris Tanev on LTIR, PuckPedia reports (Twitter link). Joshua is dealing with a lacerated

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Breakaway on SI / January 16

Lightning Captain Inching Toward Return From Surgery

The Tampa Bay Lightning haven’t lost in weeks, yet they might be on the verge of improving. Star defenseman Victor Hedman has been out of the lineup since Dec.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 15

Lightning coach Jon Cooper provides important Victor Hedman injury update

The Tampa Bay Lightning have won an NHL-best 11 games in a row, which is even more impressive considering top defenseman Victor Hedman has been out of the lineup and on injured reserve since Dec.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 3

Lightning extend rookie Charle-Edouard D’Astous for 1 year

The Tampa Bay Lightning signed defenseman Charle-Edouard D’Astous to a one-year contract extension worth $875,000 for the 2026–27 season, the team announced Friday.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Last Word On Sports / December 12

Tampa Bay Lightning have Injury to Veteran Milan Bound

The Tampa Bay Lightning are using the injured reserve today. One of the best defencemen of the past decade Victor Hedman has an injury of elbow injury that required surgery.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Field Level Media / December 12

Lightning captain Victor Hedman to have elbow surgery

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman and captain Victor Hedman has an elbow injury that will require surgery and keep him out for several weeks. One day after he returned to injured reserve, the team announced Friday that Hedman will undergo a procedure on his elbow Monday.

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Lightning Set to Lose Victor Headman Due to Elbow Surgery

Just as soon as they get him back, the Tampa Bay Lightning will lose their star defenseman again. The Lightning announced that Victor Hedman will undergo an elbow procedure on Monday.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / December 12

Lightning’s Victor Hedman to have elbow surgery, expected to return before Olympics

The Tampa Bay Lightning have announced that defenseman Victor Hedman will be undergoing a procedure on his elbow on Monday, and will be out until early February to recover and rehab the injury.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 12

Victor Hedman To Undergo Elbow Surgery, Out Six Weeks

Lightning captain Victor Hedman will undergo elbow surgery next Monday, head coach Jon Cooper told reporters (including Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times).

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Field Level Media / December 11

Lightning captain Victor Hedman returns to injured reserve

Tampa Bay Lightning captain Victor Hedman returned to injured reserve on Thursday and will miss at least three games. The veteran defenseman, who turns 35 next week, recently rejoined the lineup after missing four weeks and 12 games with an undisclosed injury.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / December 11

Lightning place Victor Hedman on injured reserve

The Tampa Bay Lightning will continue to be without their captain and number one defenseman Victor Hedman, as they placed him on injured reserve on Thursday.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / December 9

Lightning’s Victor Hedman leaves game against Canadiens with injury

The Tampa Bay Lightning have announced that defenseman Victor Hedman sustained an injury during Tuesday’s game against the Montreal Canadiens and will not return to the game.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 9

Lightning win game, but lose star defenseman Victor Hedman to injury

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 6

Lightning expecting huge Victor Hedman boost vs. Islanders

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / November 20

Lightning Lose Victor Hedman to IR, Activate Nick Paul

The Tampa Bay Lightning have one player long-term to injury just as they got another back. According to Lightning reporter Gabby Shirley, captain and defenseman Victor Hedman is heading to the injured reserve (IR).

Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / December 2, 2024

Lightning’s Victor Hedman Having One of His Best Seasons Yet

With a record of 12-9-2 and the best goal differential in the Atlantic Division, the Tampa Bay Lightning are off to a solid start this season. The organization was the center of attention over the summer as management made franchise-altering moves to keep the team’s contention window open.