Hedman provided two assists, three shots on goal, two blocked shots and a minus-2 rating in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Panthers in Game 5.

EDGE Analysis

Hedman put up a decent three helpers (two on the power play) over five playoff contests. The top-pairing defenseman added 10 shots on net, six blocked shots, three hits and a minus-6 rating this postseason. Hedman was strong with 66 points in 79 regular-season outings. At 34 years old, a decline is likely drawing near, but Hedman's part of a strong offense and power-play unit. He'll be in the first season of a four-year, $32 million contract extension in 2025-26, so he remains a big part of the Lightning's plans moving forward.

Hedman supplied a power-play assist in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Panthers in Game 1.

EDGE Analysis

Hedman has earned a goal and six assists over his last seven games, with four of those seven points coming on the power play. The 34-year-old defenseman had another strong campaign, earning 15 goals, 66 points (26 on the power play), 181 shots on net, 133 blocked shots and a plus-18 rating over 79 regular-season contests. He'll be the Lightning's top blueliner throughout the postseason.

Hedman logged two assists, three shots on goal, two hits and a plus-3 rating in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Hedman helped out on Conor Geekie's first-period tally and Darren Raddysh's power-play goal in the third. Hedman is dialed in late in the season with three goals and 10 assists over his last 12 outings. The 34-year-old defenseman is at 66 points (26 on the power play), 179 shots on net, 130 blocked shots and a plus-20 rating through 78 appearances. He'll be a key part of the Lightning's overall game plan in their first-round playoff series against the Panthers.

Hedman logged an assist and two shots on goal in Sunday's 7-4 win over the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

Hedman has three goals and seven assists over his last nine contests. The 34-year-old defenseman is one of nine blueliners in the league to exceed 60 points this season, putting up 64 points (15 goals, 49 assists) with 176 shots on net, 130 blocked shots and a plus-17 rating over 77 appearances. He's one of the most important players in the Lightning's lineup, but it's unclear if he'll be rested ahead of the playoffs after Darren Raddysh's undisclosed injury Sunday leaves Tampa Bay with just six healthy blueliners.

Hedman scored a goal and added an assist, both on the power play, in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

Both points came in the third period, with Hedman's tally midway through the frame being the one that forced overtime. It was the veteran blueliner's third multi-point performance in the last seven games, a stretch in which he's collected three goals and nine points. Hedman is up to 15 goals on the season -- the fourth time in his career he's reached that plateau. Wednesday's effort also gives him 25 power-play points on the campaign, the sixth time he's hit that milestone.

Hedman scored in a 4-1 win over the Islanders on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

It was Hedman's 60th point of the season, and it was the fifth time in his career that he hit that mark. He extended the lead to 3-1 in the second period with a goal off the rush. Hedman is on a three-game, six-point streak that includes two goals, and he has seven points (two assists, five helpers) in his last five games.

Hedman put up two assists Saturday in a 5-3 win over the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

He also blocked two shots. Hedman has five points, including four assists, in his last two games. He has 59 points (13 goals, 46 assists) in 71 contests this season. One more point and Hedman will record his fifth 60-point season.

Hedman had a goal and two assists in an 8-0 win over Utah on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Hedman now has 57 points, including 13 goals, in 69 games this season, and he sits in a three-way tie with Rasmus Dahlin and Evan Bouchard for fourth in NHL scoring from the blue line. Hedman won't get a Norris nomination this year given the domination of Cale Makar, Zach Werenski and Quinn Hughes, but that doesn't diminish his effectiveness for the Bolts.

Hedman logged a power-play assist, two shots on goal and a minus-2 rating in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

Hedman had been held off the scoresheet in the previous three games. That drought almost reached four, but he was able to help out on a Nikita Kucherov just before the third-period buzzer. The 34-year-old Hedman is up to 54 points (22 on the power play), 158 shots on net, 114 blocked shots and a plus-9 rating over 67 appearances. It's likely his best seasons have already happened, but Hedman remains a formidable scoring force from the blue line, especially as the quarterback of the Lightning's top-five power play, which is clicking at 25.8 percent this season.

Hedman had a goal and an assist Saturday in a 6-2 victory over Boston.

EDGE Analysis

Hedman opened the game early in the first period when he scored on a scramble in front of the net. He has three points (one goal, two assists) in his last two games as well as six points (three goals, three assists) and 12 shots in his past five contests. Hedman's one of the NHL's best all-around defenders and a fantasy pillar.