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Tampa Bay Lightning News / Tampa Bay Lightning On SI / September 15

Tampa Bay Lightning Season Preview: The Defensemen

The Tampa Bay Lightning are set to return to the ice in the coming weeks, looking to finally escape their cycle of first round playoff exits. Much of the Bolt's roster remains the same from the previous seasons.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 5

3 burning Lightning questions entering 2026-27 NHL season

The Tampa Bay Lightning are bringing back the core for another run at the Stanley Cup. Victor Hedman, Nikita Kucherov, and the rest are coming back for another crack at it.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Dose.ca / August 27

Victor Hedman reveals that he has suffered from performance anxiety

We knew Victor Hedman wasn’t doing well. Now we have a much better idea of just how bad it was. The Lightning captain revealed this past spring that he had taken a step back from the team to focus on his mental health.

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL Trade Talk / August 27

Victor Hedman Opens Up on What Actually Forced Him Away From the Lightning

Victor Hedman has revealed the real reason behind his leave of absence this past season, and it had nothing to do with a physical injury. The Tampa Bay Lightning captain says he was privately battling performance anxiety that became overwhelming as the year went on.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / August 26

Lightning Star Victor Hedman Fresh, Healthy Ahead of 2026-27 Season

When the Tampa Bay Lightning hit the ice for opening night of the 2026-27 season, they can expect their captain and star defenseman, Victor Hedman, to be back in action.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / August 26

Lightning’s Hedman ‘super fresh, motivated’ ahead of return from mental health leave

A positive outlook for one of the more respected players in the game today. When speaking to Dan Rosen of NHL.com, Tampa Bay Lightning captain Victor Hedman explained how he’s ready to return to the ice after taking time away from the NHL to deal with his mental health struggles.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 5

Hurricanes’ Rod Brind’Amour shares powerful reaction to Victor Hedman’s statement

The season for the Tampa Bay Lightning is over, having lost to the Montreal Canadiens in a seven-game series in the opening round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / NHL Trade Talk / May 5

Victor Hedman Releases Statement About His Struggles and Future with Lightning

It appears defenseman Victor Hedman will return to the NHL, but he’s got a road to travel before he does. The Tampa Bay Lightning played these playoffs without their superstar, who took time away for personal reasons.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Field Level Media / May 5

Lightning D Victor Hedman stepped away for mental health reasons

Tampa Bay Lightning captain Victor Hedman announced Tuesday that his extended absence was a result of a need to address his mental health. The 35-year-old defenseman missed the Lightning's final 15 games of the regular season and all seven contests in a first-round playoff loss to the Montreal Canadiens.

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / May 5

Lightning’s Victor Hedman reveals he took time away from game for mental health reasons

Victor Hedman announced in a statement released by the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday that he took time away from the ice during the 2025-26 season to take care of his mental health.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 5

Victor Hedman Announces Leave Of Absence Was For Mental Health

Tampa Bay Lightning captain Victor Hedman revealed in a statement published Tuesday morning that over the past several months, he stepped away from the team for mental health reasons.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / May 3

Lightning’s Hedman to miss Game 7 against Canadiens

The Tampa Bay Lightning will have to finish off their first-round series against the Montreal Canadiens without captain and star defenseman Victor Hedman.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / May 1

Lightning’s Hedman will be ‘an option really soon,’ but will miss Game 6

The Tampa Bay Lightning may not have to wait too much longer to get their captain back on the ice. That is, if they can keep their season alive. Speaking

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Athlon Sports / April 23

Lightning Coach Announces Victor Hedman News Before Game 3 vs. Canadiens

The Tampa Bay Lightning are entering the road stretch of their first-round series against the Montreal Canadiens after splitting the first two games. In doing so, the Lightning have navigated the absence of captain Victor Hedman, who has not played since March 19, while away from the lineup due to illness and personal reasons.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Field Level Media / April 21

Lightning coach: Victor Hedman 'doubtful' to play in first round

Tampa Bay Lightning captain Victor Hedman is unlikely to suit up for his team in its first-round series against the Montreal Canadiens, head coach Jon Cooper announced Tuesday.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / April 21

Canadiens Catch Break as Hedman Returning to Series 'Doubtful'

Don’t expect star defenseman Victor Hedman to make it back in time to help the Tampa Bay Lightning in their series with the Montreal Canadiens. Hedman was taking part in Tampa’s optional skate on Tuesday morning, but he’s been ruled unlikely by his coach.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / April 18

Lightning’s Victor Hedman to miss start of first-round series against Canadiens

As expected, the Tampa Bay Lightning are going to begin the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs without their captain. However, he might be returning sooner than later.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 2

Lightning Place Victor Hedman On LTIR

April 2nd: According to PuckPedia, the Lightning have placed Hedman on long-term injured reserve. Per the requirements for activation, Hedman must miss 10 games and 24 days before he’s eligible to return.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Field Level Media / March 25

Lightning captain Victor Hedman taking leave of absence

Tampa Bay Lightning captain Victor Hedman is taking a temporary leave of absence for personal reasons, the team announced on Wednesday. Hedman, a defenseman, logged just 4:44 of ice time before exiting Tampa Bay's 6-2 victory versus the Vancouver Canucks last Thursday due to an illness.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 25

Lightning's Victor Hedman taking 'temporary leave of absence'

The Lightning announced Wednesday that captain Victor Hedman is taking a temporary leave of absence for personal reasons.

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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.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 11

Lightning place Victor Hedman on IR

The Tampa Bay Lightning announced today that defenseman Victor Hedman has been placed on injured reserve. In a corresponding move, the club has recalled blueliner Declan Carlile from their AHL affiliate, the Syracuse Crunch.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 9