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Lightning captain Victor Hedman disclosed he stepped away from the team to address his mental health, missing time and playoff games since March 19, and returning to practice. He framed the decision as a leadership choice that prioritizes his well-being for the sake of the team, family and teammates, thanking his support network and noting ongoing care as he continues his career.
Lightning captain Victor Hedman revealed that his leave of absence began in March to focus on his mental health. He said he’s in a much better place now, credited support from family, teammates, the organization, and his therapist, and expressed the goal of returning to the ice next season.
Lightning captain Victor Hedman announced a March leave of absence to focus on his mental health, ending his season after a limited return from elbow surgery and around the Olympic period. He credited his support network—family, teammates, the organization and his therapist—and said prioritizing well-being is the right leadership move for himself and the team.
Lightning captain Victor Hedman will miss at least one more game while on a temporary personal leave. He has already sat out three straight games after leaving a game against Vancouver with an illness. The injury-plagued season has limited him to 33 appearances and under 20 minutes per game, with 0.52 points per game, a career-low pace. Tampa Bay has gone 27-7-3 without him and remains in strong playoff positioning, with home ice virtually secured and a division-title bid still alive in the cutthroat Atlantic race with the Sabres.
Tampa Bay Lightning's Victor Hedman and Brayden Point congratulate Boston Bruins' Brad Marchand on his 1,000th NHL game, praising his skill, work ethic, and impact on winning teams, despite being a challenging opponent.
Erik Cernak is out and Victor Hedman is a game-time decision for the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 2 against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Cernak was injured in Game 1 due to an illegal check to the head by Michael Bunting, who is scheduled to have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety. Lightning coach Jon Cooper said the team's mindset would not change if key players were unable to play. Zach Bogosian and Haydn Fleury could enter the lineup in place of Cernak and Hedman, respectively. Forward Michael Eyssimont is also out for Game 2, while Tanner Jeannot will be a game-time decision.
Erik Cernak is out and Victor Hedman is a game-time decision for the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 2 against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Cernak was injured in Game 1 due to an illegal check to the head by Michael Bunting, who is scheduled to have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety. Lightning coach Jon Cooper said the team's mindset would not change if key players were unable to play. Zach Bogosian and Haydn Fleury could enter the lineup in place of Cernak and Hedman, respectively. Forward Michael Eyssimont is also out for Game 2, while Tanner Jeannot will be a game-time decision.
The Tampa Bay Lightning's Victor Hedman and Erik Cernak left Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round series against the Toronto Maple Leafs with injuries and did not return, leaving the team shorthanded on the blue line. Hedman's injury appeared to be a lower-body issue, while Cernak was hit in the head by Toronto's Michael Bunting, who received a five-minute major and an automatic ejection. The Lightning closed out the game with just four healthy defensemen and 12 healthy forwards.