Hedman recorded an assist, five shots on goal, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 6-1 win over the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

This was Hedman's third game back from an elbow injury that cost him 22 contests. The 35-year-old has been sheltered on the third pairing since his return. He's now at 13 assists, 33 shots on net, 30 blocked shots, eight PIM and a plus-2 rating through 21 appearances. He still has potential to be productive, and he'll look to build some momentum while playing for Sweden at the Olympics.

Hedman (elbow) was activated from injured reserve Sunday, per the NHL media site.

EDGE Analysis

Following a 22-game absence, Hedman appears ready to return to the lineup against Boston on Sunday. He has compiled 12 assists, 25 shots on net, 29 blocked shots and eight hits across 18 appearances this season. Hedman will probably occupy a role on the top pairing and see time on the power play against the Bruins on Sunday.

Hedman (elbow) is likely to make his return Sunday versus Boston, per Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site.

EDGE Analysis

Hedman hasn't been in the lineup since Dec. 9, but head coach Jon Cooper told reporters Saturday, "Barring him coming in and saying no, which I think is extremely doubtful, he'll most likely be in tomorrow." Hedman does still need to be activated off injured reserve before he can return to the lineup. Should he play Sunday, it will likely be as a member of the top four and first power-play unit. That might result in Darren Raddysh shifting from the top power-play unit to the second grouping, but the 29-year-old has been productive in his current role, providing eight goals and 17 points with the man advantage in 46 outings this season.

Hedman will undergo elbow surgery Monday and is expected to be out of action until the beginning of February, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Hedman missed 12 games with the injury and returned for three games before the injury was deemed bad enough for surgery. Hedman is expected to be well enough to play for Team Sweden at the upcoming Olympic Games in February. Hedman had 12 assists in 18 games this season.

Hedman (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hedman suffered an injury during Tuesday's game against the Canadiens, and the issue will force him to miss at least a week. He was sidelined for 12 games between November and early December due to an unspecified injury, and it's not yet clear how much time he'll miss due to his current ailment. Declan Carlile was recalled in a corresponding move, and he should have a chance to see playing time in Hedman's absence.

Hedman (undisclosed) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Canadiens.

EDGE Analysis

This was Hedman's third game back from an undisclosed injury that landed him on injured reserve, but it's not clear if this issue is related. It could be, as Hedman hasn't quite looked like himself since his return. The 34-year-old defenseman's status should be updated prior to Thursday's game versus the Devils.

Hedman (undisclosed) was activated from long-term injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site.

EDGE Analysis

Following a 12-game absence, Hedman appears ready to return to the lineup against the Islanders on Saturday. He has accounted for 12 assists, 23 shots on goal, 28 blocked shots and seven hits in 15 appearances this season.

Hedman (undisclosed) was labeled probable to suit up versus the Islanders on Saturday, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hedman led the post-practice stretch Friday, so all signs certainly point to him getting back into the lineup against New York. In order to play, the 34-year-old blueliner will first need to be activated off long-term injured reserve, though Tampa already created the necessary roster space by sending Declan Carlile back to AHL Syracuse on Friday. While Hedman has yet to find the back of the net this season, he did rack up 12 helpers in 15 games before getting hurt.

Hedman (undisclosed) was placed on long-term injured reserve, per Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Hedman has already missed Tampa Bay's last five games, and he now will not be eligible to return to the lineup until at least Dec. 4 against Pittsburgh. Ryan McDonagh is on injured reserve due to an undisclosed injury, so the Lightning will have to continue to navigate their way without their two best all-around blueliners. Hedman was riding a four-game point streak prior to getting injured, and overall, he has 12 helpers and a plus-1 rating across 15 appearances this season.

Head coach Jon Cooper said Thursday that Hedman (undisclosed) will be out "probably a couple more weeks," according to Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site.

EDGE Analysis

Hedman has already missed four games and is expected to miss at least another eight contests. The blueliner had 12 assists in 15 games prior to his injury. Hedman was placed on injured reserve earlier in the day.