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It’s one step forward and two steps back for the Tampa Bay Lightning. While one of the Lightning’s long-term injuries is finally over with as defenseman

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 6

Lightning likely to activate captain Victor Hedman

In what could be the most positive injury update for the team in some time, it appears the Tampa Bay Lightning will welcome back their captain tonight.

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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).

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 20

Lightning place Victor Hedman on IR, activate Nick Paul from LTIR

The Lightning have shifted star defenseman Victor Hedman to injured reserve with the undisclosed injury that’s already kept him out for nearly two weeks, according to Erik Erlendsson of Lightning Insider.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / November 11

Lightning’s Hedman day-to-day, McDonagh ‘out a few games’

A couple of notable injuries for the Tampa Bay Lightning‘s D-corps. When speaking to the media, Lightning head coach Jon Cooper revealed that defenseman Victor Hedman is considered day-to-day, as the big Swede is out with an undisclosed injury.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Sporting News / October 25

Lightning's Nikita Kucherov, Victor Hedman each reach gargantuan career milestones vs. Ducks

The two legends joined in the fun together.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 18

Lightning’s Victor Hedman shrugs off missed scoring chance in OT loss to Red Wings

The Tampa Bay Lightning did not have Nikita Kucherov on the ice for Friday’s matchup with the Detroit Red Wings. It was a brutal blow for a Tampa team still trying to find its footing early in the season.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 3

Victor Hedman played Games 4 and 5 vs. Panthers with broken foot

The Tampa Bay Lightning had their season end against the Florida Panthers in the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Captain Victor Hedman and the Lightning put in a solid effort in the postseason.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 2

Lightning trade-deadline acquisition developed painful condition in April

The Lightning played their short-lived 2025 playoff schedule against the Panthers with an extremely banged-up roster (more on that later). One player who wasn’t available at all during the series was trade deadline acquisition Oliver Bjorkstrand.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / May 2

Lightning’s Victor Hedman played first round with broken foot

Speaking with media on Friday, Tampa Bay Lightning General Manager Julien Brisebois said defenseman Victor Hedman played with a broken foot during the team’s first-round series against the Florida Panthers, according to The Hockey News reporter Diandra Loux.

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NHL News / The Oil Rig / March 31

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.

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.

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 / 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 / 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.

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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.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Yardbarker / October 10, 2024