Mar 4, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets in the third period at Amalie Arena. Lightning captain Victor Hedman returned to the Lightning lineup in Carolina after leaving Thursday’s game with a lower body injury.
Hedman took the ice for pregame warmups on Saturday against the Bruins but ended up sitting out. The veteran defenseman has 11 goals and 39 assists with a plus-14 rating in 60 games this season.