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6d ago

Lightning Rule Out Victor Hedman for Game 6 as Return Nears

His status looms over a Lightning team trying to force a Game 7 against Montreal.

Tampa Bay Lightning defenceman Victor Hedman looks to pass the puck against the Utah Mammoth during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Melissa Majchrzak)
Mar 7, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77) warms up before playing the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Coach Jon Cooper ruled Hedman out for Game 6 in Montreal and said he will be “an option really soon.”
  • Tampa Bay trails Montreal 3–2 in the first round and faces elimination at the Bell Centre.
  • Hedman has been skating with the team as a regular in practice during the series.
  • He has not played since March 19 after taking a temporary personal leave on March 25.
  • A win would keep open a Game 7 that could give the 2020 playoff MVP a path to return.