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.
Hedman (upper-body) is considered to be day-to-day according to the Lightning, but the fact that he is skating this morning would suggest he might play tonight vs. the Leafs. Monitor his status later this afternoon.
Hedman left Monday's game and did not return. Tampa Bay plays tomorrow and then back-to-back on Saturday and Sunday, so monitor his status prior to the weekend games.
Consider Hedman day-to-day until we hear further from Guy Boucher.
Look for Hedman to draw back in tonight after being a late scratch last night. He has four goals and 16 points in 54 games.
Hedman likely misses a game or two. Head coach Guy Boucher now has the option of dressing six forwards or subbing in Mike Commodore.
Check back tomorrow for an official update on Hedman. He has three goals and 13 points in 45 games.
Good news for Hedman as he probably only misses another couple of games. He has three goals and 13 points in 45 games.
Good news for Hedman as he probably only misses another couple of games. He has three goals and 13 points in 45 games.
As expected, Hedman will not play today. He has three goals and 13 points in 44 games.
