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Victor Hedman

Defenseman · Tampa Bay Lightning

2009 Draft, Rd 1 Pick 2 (#2) — Tampa Bay Lightning

Next Game

Mon, Apr 6 · 7:00 PM ET @ Sabres

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Age 356'7"244 lbsShoots LeftOrnskoldsvik, SWE

Current Season

GP

33

Goals

1

Assists

16

Points

17

+/-

-1

S%

2.0%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
Mar 19@ VAN000014:44
Mar 17@ SEA0000017:14
Mar 14vs CAR011-1118:27
Mar 12vs DET0000218:54
Mar 10vs CBJ011-1222:11

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$8.00M

Total Value

$32.00M

Expires

4 yrs · 2028-2029

Status

Then UFA

via PuckPedia

Recent Stories

Injuries
Hedman to IR as Bolts Face Bruins Rivalry Clash

Tampa hosts Boston in a division dogfight just as Victor Hedman lands on injured reserve. The Lightning's backbone takes a hit, forcing lineup tweaks against a Bruins crew smelling blood. This Atlantic showdown carries massive stakes with playoff seeding hanging in the balance.

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Game Recap
Marner's 5-Point Explosion Lifts Knights Over Flames

Mitch Marner erupts for three goals and two assists, sparking Vegas to a thrilling comeback against Calgary. The Knights' star turns deficit into dominance, showcasing the wizardry that baffles defenders league-wide. Flames faithful reel as this rally exposes cracks in their late-season armor.

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Game Recap
Preds Face Lightning Test in Tampa Showdown

Nashville heads to Tampa desperate to dodge a season-series sweep against a Lightning squad sitting pretty at 45-21-6 and dominating at home. The Predators limp in at 34-30-9 with a brutal 14-15-6 road mark, while Tampa deals with key absences like Kucherov, Hedman and Paul on the shelf. Front offices whisper about Nashville's fading playoff hopes if they can't steal points here, and these line combos could flip the script on a pivotal afternoon tilt.

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Injuries
Lightning Host Kraken in Atlantic Division Showdown

Tampa Bay welcomes Seattle to Amalie Arena as the Lightning look to extend their grip atop the Atlantic Division standings. The Kraken arrive undermanned with key forwards Jared McCann and Jaden Schwartz sidelined by injury, forcing Seattle to lean heavily on depth scoring and defensive structure. The Lightning counter with their own injury concerns, notably the absence of defenseman Victor Hedman, which could create opportunities for Seattle's top lines to generate chances.

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News
Crozier's First NHL Goal Lights Up Battle

Max Crozier, the Tampa Bay defenseman who's grinded through AHL stints and finally cracked the NHL lineup alongside Victor Hedman, buries his first career goal against the Panthers. The 25-year-old's milestone comes in a heated Sunshine State showdown where the Lightning fight back but can't overcome Florida's early surge.

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News
Hedman Takes Leave from Pro Hockey

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman announces a leave of absence from pro hockey, sending ripples through a Lightning room that's leaned on his Norris-level play for years. Insiders whisper about the toll of a grind-it-out career catching up to one of the league's steadiest blueliners. Tampa's blue line suddenly faces a massive void, testing their depth at a pivotal stretch of the season.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Victor Hedman's stats this season?
Victor Hedman has 1 goals and 16 assists for 17 points in 33 games this season.
What team does Victor Hedman play for?
Victor Hedman is a defenseman for the Tampa Bay Lightning.
What is Victor Hedman's contract?
Victor Hedman has a cap hit of $8.00M with 3 years remaining. He will be an unrestricted free agent (UFA) when the contract expires.
When was Victor Hedman drafted?
Victor Hedman was drafted in the 2009 NHL Draft by the Tampa Bay Lightning in Round 1, Pick 2 (2 overall).
Where is Victor Hedman from?
Victor Hedman is 35 years old and was born in Ornskoldsvik, SWE.