Victor Hedman speaks with reporters postgame NHL Player Safety has [https://x.com/NHLPlayerSafety/status/1884000348106547483?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet]suspended Tampa Bay Lightning [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/tampa-bay-lightning/] defenseman Emil Lilleberg for two games due to interference [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/tampa-bay-lightning/latest-news/lightnings-emil-lilleberg-to-have-hearing-for-interference-against-detroits-j-t-compher] on Detroit Red Wings forward J.T. Compher. The incident occurred during the second period of Jan. 25's matchup between the Bolts and Red Wings. After Compher passed the puck, Lilleberg landed a late, high hit on the Red Wings forward. With Lilleberg being suspended, the Lightning will now lose a solid part of their defensive group for the next two games. Image [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjA2MTA4MzQzMzczMjEwODEz/usatsi_22966606.jpg] Lilleberg, 23, is in the middle of a breakout season with the Lightning in 2024-25. In 45 games, he has set a new career high with 11 assists. He also has brought plenty of physicality [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/latest-news/bruins-tough-guy-lightning-defender-have-epic-fight]to the Lightning's blueline, posting 76 penalty minutes and 80 hits this season. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Google News [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjEyMTYzOTA0NDY4NDI4Nzc2/google-news.png] Google News Stay updated with the most interesting Lightning stories, analysis, breaking news and more! Tap the star to add us to your favorites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwruDfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] to never miss a story.
