Victor Hedman

Updated Sep 2, 2026, 2:33 a.m. · 6 stories

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   Victor Hedman says personal leave was to address mental health

   Lightning captain Victor Hedman revealed that his absence in the final weeks of the season was caused by a need to address his mental health.

   ESPN · May 6, 9:38 a.m. · Open story

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   Lightning's Victor Hedman taking temporary leave of absence

   Lightning captain Victor Hedman is taking a temporary leave of absence for personal reasons, the team announced Wednesday.

   ESPN · Mar 25, 12:49 p.m. · Open story

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   Lightning expect Victor Hedman to return for Stadium Series

   Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman is expected to return to the lineup for Sunday's Stadium Series game against the Bruins. Hedman has been out since early December due to an elbow injury.

   ESPN · Feb 1, 11:02 a.m. · Open story

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   Lightning's Hedman to have surgery, eyes Olympic return

   Victor Hedman's elbow surgery, set for Monday, is expected to sideline the Lightning's captain until February but could pave the way for the defenseman to play for Sweden at the upcoming Olympics in Milan.

   ESPN · Dec 12, 1:25 p.m. · Open story

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   Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman returns to injured reserve

   The Lightning placed Victor Hedman on injured reserve, a move that means the captain and No. 1 defenseman will miss at least the next three games.

   ESPN · Dec 11, 9:56 a.m. · Open story

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   Quinn Hughes, Cale Makar lead defense ratings in NHL 26

   EA Sports has kicked off ratings reveals for the upcoming ice hockey sim.

   ESPN · Aug 26, 6:56 a.m. · Open story

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