Hedman logged a power-play assist, two shots on goal and a minus-2 rating in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Golden Knights.
Hedman had been held off the scoresheet in the previous three games. That drought almost reached four, but he was able to help out on a Nikita Kucherov tally just before the third-period buzzer. The 34-year-old Hedman is up to 54 points (22 on the power play), 158 shots on net, 114 blocked shots and a plus-9 rating over 67 appearances. It's likely his best seasons have already happened, but Hedman remains a formidable scoring force from the blue line, especially as the quarterback of the Lightning's top-five power play, which is clicking at 25.8 percent this season.
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Lightning's Victor Hedman: Six points in last five games
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Hedman had a goal and an assist Saturday in a 6-2 victory over Boston.
Hedman opened the game early in the first period when he scored on a scramble in front of the net. He has three points (one goal, two assists) in his last two games as well as six points (three goals, three assists) and 12 shots in his past five contests. Hedman's one of the NHL's best all-around defenders and a fantasy pillar.
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Lightning's Victor Hedman: Sets franchise assist record
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Hedman picked up an assist Thursday in a 4-3 shootout loss to the Flyers.
It was Hedman's 40th assist this year and his ninth 40-assist season. That moved him past Marty St. Louis and Nikita Kucherov for the most in Lightning history. Hedman has 11 goals, 40 assists and 146 shots in 62 games this season, which puts him in a tie for fifth in the NHL from the blue line.
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Lightning's Victor Hedman: Good to go Tuesday
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Hedman (lower body) will play against Carolina on Tuesday.
After missing one game, Hedman will return to the top pairing and first power-play unit. He has amassed 11 goals, 50 points, 141 shots on net, 104 blocked shots and 30 hits through 60 appearances this season. Tampa Bay will dress seven defenders and 11 forwards in Tuesday's lineup, making Mitchell Chaffee a healthy scratch.
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Lightning's Victor Hedman: Late scratch
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Contrary to a prior report, Hedman (lower body) will not play Saturday against the Bruins, according to Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times.
Hedman was on the ice for pregame line rushes, but his injury will keep him out of at least Saturday's lineup. Tampa Bay kicks off a three-game road trip against the Hurricanes on Tuesday. Due to Hedman's absence, Darren Raddysh will quarterback the No. 1 power-play unit against Boston.
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Lightning's Victor Hedman: Set to play
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Hedman (undisclosed) is expected to play against Boston on Saturday, per Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Network Florida & Sun.
Hedman won't miss additional action after being limited to 2:57 of playing time against Buffalo on Thursday. He has amassed 11 goals, 50 points, 141 shots on net, 30 blocked shots and 104 blocked shots through 60 appearances this season.
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Lightning's Victor Hedman: Game-time call Saturday
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Hedman (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Saturday's divisional matchup against Boston, according to Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site.
Hedman was injured Thursday against the Sabres. If Hedman can't play, Nick Perbix will draw into the lineup, and Darren Raddysh will quarterback the No. 1 power-play unit. If Hedman misses his third game of the season, head coach Jon Cooper said the left-shot blueliner should be considered day-to-day. After Saturday's game, the Lightning will have two days off before a road meeting with the Hurricanes on Tuesday.
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Lightning's Victor Hedman: Injured Thursday
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Hedman suffered an undisclosed injury in Thursday's game versus the Sabres, and head coach Jon Cooper was uncertain about the defenseman's availability Saturday against the Bruins, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports.
Losing Hedman would be a massive blow to the Lightning's defense. He plays significant minutes in all situations and has earned 50 points over 60 contests this season. A status update may not be available until warmups Saturday, as the Lightning's game that day is a home matinee.
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Lightning's Victor Hedman: Climbing all-time scoring list
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Hedman had two goals and an assist in a 6-2 win over Columbus on Tuesday.
Hedman made it 4-1 in the second period with a point from the left circle that sailed over Elvis Merzlikins' glove. His second was a one-timer from the point on a third-period power play to put the Bolts up 5-2. It was a milestone night for the defender -- Hedman passed Rob Blake for 20th in points by a defenseman in NHL history (778).
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Lightning's Victor Hedman: Records two helpers in win
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Hedman logged two assists, including one on the power play, in Thursday's 3-0 win over the Flames.
Hedman also had four shots on net and two blocked shots. The Swedish blueliner racked up seven points over eight games in February and continues to be a top defenseman in fantasy for his all-around production. For the season, he's up to nine goals, 38 assists, 20 power-play points, 134 shots on net, 98 blocked shots and a plus-10 rating over 56 appearances.
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Lightning's Victor Hedman: Consistent goal scoring every year
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Hedman scored a goal Tuesday in a 4-1 win over the Oilers.
Hedman scored on a slap shot from the point on a 5-on-3 power play. He now has nine goals, and he's one snipe shy of putting up double-digit goals for the 10th time in his last 12 seasons. Hedman's 45 points put him squarely in the top-10 in the NHL. He also has 96 blocked shots, which projects to 140 on the season -- that would be a new career mark if he can sustain the effort.
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Lightning's Victor Hedman: Goal, assist in Sunday's win
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Hedman scored a goal on two shots, added a power-play assist and blocked six shots in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Canadiens.
Hedman tallied midway through the first period and assisted on Brayden Point's tally in the second. The goal was Hedman's first since Jan. 14, and he was limited to eight assists over the 12 contests in between tallies. The 34-year-old has gotten on the scoresheet in just two of his last eight outings, but both instances were multi-point performances. Hedman is still having an excellent season overall with eight goals, 36 helpers, 125 shots on net, 92 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating through 53 appearances.
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Lightning's Victor Hedman: First points in five games
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Hedman had a two-assist night Tuesday in a 4-3 win over the Senators.
The points were his first in five games, but this quiet span came after a period in which he had points in eight of nine games (two goals, nine assists). Overall, Hedman has 42 points, including 35 assists, in 50 games. That production slots Hedman into a tie with Evan Bouchard for sixth overall in scoring from the blue line. Hedman's three points from Shea Theodore for fifth on that list.
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Lightning's Victor Hedman: Dishes pair of helpers
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Hedman recorded two assists, including one on the power play, three shots on goal and two blocked shots in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the Blackhawks.
Hedman saw a seven-game point streak end Tuesday in Montreal before getting back on the scoresheet Friday. The defenseman was a key part of the Lightning's comeback push, setting up Nick Paul's goal late in the second period as well as Nikita Kucherov's game-winner in overtime. Hedman has two goals and nine assists over his last nine outings, and he's up to 40 points (16 on the power play), 113 shots on net, 78 blocked shots and a plus-10 rating through 45 appearances overall.
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Lightning's Victor Hedman: Seven-game, nine-point streak
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Hedman delivered two assists, including one on the power play, in Monday's 5-3 loss to Toronto.
Hedman's point streak stands at seven games and nine points (two goals, seven assists). He has 38 points, including 31 assists, in 43 games, and 15 of those points (one goal, 14 assists) have come with the man advantage. Hedman is playing in his usual form, and the Lightning need that. The team needs him to be excellent -- the Bolts are one point ahead of Ottawa and Boston for third in the Atlantic, but only two points from being out of a wild-card spot. Hedman is a guy who will rise to the occasion and help carry your squad, too.
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Lightning's Victor Hedman: Major milestone in win
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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: 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.
