Victor Hedman: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Week 24 Fantasy Hockey: Digging in the final stretch of playoffs

Welcome back to The Oil Rig‘s weekly fantasy update! We’re now amidst Fantasy Hockey Playoffs in all formats. This week, we want to give you the upper hand at the most important time.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / March 7

Lightning Options If Victor Hedman’s Injury is Lengthy

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman left Thursday’s game against the Buffalo Sabres in the first period after appearing to injure himself behind the Tampa net.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 7

Victor Hedman’s injury gets worrisome update after Lightning win vs. Sabres

The Tampa Bay Lightning lost top defenseman and captain Victor Hedman to injury during Thurdsay night’s wild 6-5 victory over the Buffalo Sabres at Amalie Arena; he managed to play less than three total minutes in the first period, and did not return.

Jonathan Toews News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Field Level Media / March 4

Victor Hedman, Lightning cool off Blue Jackets

Victor Hedman and Jake Guentzel had two goals and one assist apiece as the Tampa Bay Lightning bounced back a night after having their winning streak snapped, beating the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets 6-2 on Tuesday night.

NHL News / Field Level Media / February 25

Lightning extend win streak to 6 with victory over slumping Oilers

Brandon Hagel and Victor Hedman scored second-period goals, and the host Tampa Bay Lightning secured their season-best sixth straight win in a 4-1 thrashing of the slumping Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night.

NHL News / Yardbarker / February 21

Canada beats USA in 4 Nations Face-Off final OT thriller

Five takeaways from Canada's thrilling OT win over U.S. in 4 Nations Face-Off final

Canada defeated the United States, 3-2, in overtime Thursday night in the 4 Nations Face-Off, capping off an incredible tournament.

Watch: Connor McDavid's OT goal lifts Canada to 4 Nations championship

McDavid had great comments after winning 4 Nations Face-Off

Watch: Crowd honors Johnny Gaudreau with 'Johnny Hockey' chant

Jaccob Slavin made some ridiculous defensive plays against Canada

NHL hit home run with 4 Nations, but will it keep momentum going?

Singer intentionally changed lyrics to Canadian national anthem

Tampa Bay Lightning News / House of Hockey / February 18

Team Sweden's Victor Hedman makes bold prediction on who he thinks will win the final game

Team Sweden just suffered their exit from the 4 Nations tournament, but that didn't stop Victor Hedman from predicting that Canada will get their revenge and win.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / February 12

Victor Hedman on what stands out about William Nylander: ‘He is a difference maker’

Going into the 4 Nations Face-Off, Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander is considered Sweden’s MVP and one who can make the biggest impact. Being

Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 10

Lightning’s Victor Hedman ‘flipping the switch’ from Tampa to Sweden for 4 Nations

The 4 Nations Face-off is scheduled to get underway starting on Wednesday, pitting the best NHL players from the United States, Finland, Canada and Sweden against one another for national pride and bragging rights.

NHL News / Yardbarker / February 10

10 players to watch in NHL's 4 Nations Face-Off

The NHL's 4 Nations Face-Off will begin Wednesday, with top hockey nations the United States, Canada, Sweden and Finland vying for the title.

Sidney Crosby says that he'll play in 4 Nations Face-Off despite recent injury

Mikko Rantanen also healthy for tourney

Maple Leafs' potential waiver target claimed by Predators

Toronto awaits critical injury update that could impact trade deadline plans

Oilers could pull off trade deadline blockbuster with Blackhawks

Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / January 30

Victor Hedman Named Team Sweden’s Captain for 4 Nations Face-Off

Thursday morning, Team Sweden announced its leadership team for the inaugural 4 Nations Face-Off next month. Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman was named captain, an honor he most recently held at the 2024 IIHF World Championship.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / January 30

Lightning’s Victor Hedman to captain Sweden at 4 Nations Face-Off

One of the best blueliners in the game today will be wearing the ‘C’ on his sweater next month. On Thursday, Sweden announced that Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman will serve as team captain at the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Field Level Media / January 17

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 milestones. The Lightning and their hulking defenseman will finish a two-game homestand Saturday night against the sizzling Detroit Red Wings in the opener of four matchups between the Atlantic Division foes.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / January 16

Victor Hedman becomes first Lightning player to register 600 assists

One of the best players in the game has reached an exceptional milestone. On Thursday night, during a game against the Anaheim Ducks, Tampa Bay Lightning captain Victor Hedman registered the 600th assist of his NHL career, becoming the first player in franchise history to reach the mark as a member of the team.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / December 28

Hedman Becomes Lightning Franchise Leader in Games Played

With his appearance in tonight’s (Dec. 28) game against the New York Rangers, Victor Hedman has passed Steven Stamkos for the most games played in Tampa Bay Lightning franchise history with 1,083.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / December 17

Lightning’s JJ Moser expected to be out week-to-week; Victor Hedman possible to return Tuesday night

Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper told media on Tuesday that defenseman JJ Moser is expected to be out week-to-week with an undisclosed injury. Moser left Thursday’s game against the Calgary Flames after registering an assist in 12:23 of ice time.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 17

Lightning captain likely to return vs. Blue Jackets

Captain Victor Hedman will probably return against the Blue Jackets Tuesday after missing two games with a lower-body injury.

Every Hart Trophy winner of the NHL's Expansion Era

The '2003-04 Tampa Bay Lightning' quiz

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 12

Lightning's Victor Hedman gets surprising injury designation

Hedman’s absence adds to a seemingly endless list of Tampa injuries.

The best possible fictional hockey team

The '2003-04 Tampa Bay Lightning' quiz

Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / December 2

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.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Yardbarker / October 10

Lightning postpone home opener due to hurricane

Lightning postpone home opener as region recovers from Hurricane Milton

The Tampa Bay Lightning announced Thursday that they postponed their home opener against the Carolina Hurricanes at Amalie Arena on Saturday.

How Hurricane Milton is impacting Florida sports

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Field Level Media / July 2

Lightning sign D Victor Hedman to 4-year, $32M extension

Defenseman Victor Hedman is staying with the Tampa Bay Lightning on a four-year, $32 million contract, signed Tuesday. The contract takes effect in the 2025-26 season.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 2

Lightning sign franchise cornerstone to four-year extension

The Lightning have signed a franchise cornerstone to a four-year extension.

Blues have signed veteran winger to a lucrative six-year extension

St. Louis is also expected to sign this defenseman to a one-year deal

Senators retain center on new deal

Red Wings ink journeyman forward

Sabres sign veteran goaltender

NHL releases 2024-25 schedule

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 30

Lightning nearing extension with former All-Star defenseman

He is set to wrap up his current eight-year, $63M extension after the 2024-25 NHL season concludes, and would have become an unrestricted free agent for the first time in his career at 34 years old.

Lightning have salary cap space to make big splash in replacing Steven Stamkos

Lightning trade for potential Steven Stamkos replacement

Who has the most hat tricks for every NHL franchise?

The '2003-04 Tampa Bay Lightning' quiz