Hedman was injured when he blocked a shot on Saturday and will miss at least one month, possibly longer. He had three goals and four assists in the first five games, so this is a big loss for the Lightning. Expect Anton Stralman to take over on the top power-play unit, with Jason Garrison taking his spot on the second unit.
Hedman suffered the injury while blocking a shot in Saturday's game against Vancouver. The is a tough blow to the Lightning blueline and Hedman fantasy owners. The 23-year-old blueliner had followed up a breakout season with three goals and four assists (seven points) in five games. Don't expect to see him until late November or early December. Jason Garrison will likely see an increased power-play role with Hedman out.
Hedman, who entered Saturday leading all defensemen with seven points, will be evaluated by team medical personnel in Tampa and could miss a significant amount of time. Early speculation is that Hedman suffered a broken hand, which is tough news for a player who was enjoying a hot start. Expect an update later on Sunday.
Hedman was injured on Friday but may not miss any time and play this afternoon in Washington. Hedman has one goal and seven assists in his last six games and 55 points (13G / 42A) in 74 games this season.
Hedman only played 1:42 before retiring to the dressing room for the evening. He has been great on the Lightning blueline this season, so if his injury is serious that would really hurt Tampa Bay in the first round of the playoffs. Consider him day-to-day until we know more.
Hedman was on the ice for the morning skate and looks to be back in the lineup after missing Sunday's game with an ankle injury. If he plays, expect him to play his regular 20-plus minutes on the top-pair and top power-play unit.
Hedman missed Sunday's game agains the Hurricanes after being struck by a puck in the ankle on Saturday. Hedman is listed as day-to-day, so he appears in line to return on Thursday.
Hedman was injured after getting hit in the foot by a shot on Saturday, the injury will keep him out of tonight's lineup. After today the Lightning are off until Thursday. He is listed as day-to-day so there is a good chance that he could be back for that game vs. the Senators.
Hedman was injured while blocking a shot on Saturday. He has travelled with the team to Carolina but it seems unlikely that he will play. He underwent x-rays which came back negative so even if he does not play today, he isn't expected to be out longterm.
Hedman has missed the last six games after being injured on December 5. Hedman appears to be finally coming into his own in the NHL. The 2009 second overall pick has six goals and nine assists (15 points) with a minus-3 rating in 28 games.
If all goes well and Hedman continues to skate, he could return to the lineup on Thursday. Tonight's game will be the sixth straight that Hedman has missed after suffering a lower-body injury on December 5. Monitor his status as the week progresses.
Hedman will miss his third consecutive game tonight and is expected to miss at least three more games.
Hedman should be considered day-to-day, his next chance to return would be Thursday vs. the Red Wings.
Thankfully the Lightning had seven defensemen dressed, because they also lost Keith Aulie on Thursday. It is and unfortunate injury for Hedman who had caught fire as of late posting four goals and four assists in his last nine games coming into Thursday. He is considered day-to-day and questionable for Saturday's game vs. Winnipeg.
No word on who sits but it is likely Barberio.
Hedman will miss his fourth straight game with a lower-body injury. He is questionable for Saturday's game.
Hedman will miss his third straight game tonight with a lower-body injury.
Neither he nor Cooper had a timetable for a return.
Hedman is dealing with a lower-body injury that he suffered on Thursday. The Lightning called up Matt Taormina yesterday, so he will enter the lineup if Hedman does not play.
Hedman will not miss anytime because of an undisclosed upper-body injury. He will be in the lineup tonight when the Lightning take on the Maple Leafs. He has 14 points in 29 games this season.
