Hedman left Thursday's game against the Sharks after he was struck in the head by a puck in the third period. There was no update on his status after the contest, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hedman missed a few minutes late in the third period, but without a status update from head coach Jon Cooper, there's no telling if the blueliner will be healthy for Saturday's game against the Kings. He was held off the scoresheet for a third straight contest Thursday. The Lightning will need to call up a blueliner if Hedman can't play, so keep an eye on the team's transactions over the next couple of days.

Hedman picked up two assists in Monday's 4-0 win over the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Both helpers came in the first period, as the veteran blueliner had a hand in tallies by Nikita Kucherov and Jake Guentzel. Hedman's goal drought has reached 14 appearances, but he's been plenty productive over that stretch with 12 assists, including four on the power play.

Hedman notched an assist and two shots on goal in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

The helper was Hedman's first point in three games since he returned from missing two contests due to a lower-body injury. The 34-year-old defenseman has had few dry spells this year while serving as the Lightning's unquestioned top blueliner. He's at four goals, 22 helpers, 68 shots on net, 51 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating through 29 appearances.

Hedman (lower body) played 22:22 in his return to action Tuesday in a 5-3 win over Columbus.

EDGE Analysis

Hedman fired one shot, blocked two shots and laid one hit in his return. Get him back in your lineup. Hedman has 25 points, including 21 helpers, in just 27 games in 2024-25. He could challenge for another 70-plus point season this year.

Hedman (lower body) will play against Columbus on Tuesday, according to Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com.

EDGE Analysis

Hedman will return to the top pairing and first power-play unit after missing the last two games. He has generated four goals, 25 points, 64 shots on net and 47 blocked shots across 26 appearances this season. With Hedman back in the lineup, Declan Carlile will be a healthy scratch versus the Blue Jackets.

Hedman (lower body) will be a game-time decision versus Columbus on Tuesday, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hedman looks poised to return following a two-game stint on the shelf due to his lower-body problem. Prior to his absence, the veteran blueliner was stuck in a 10-game goal drought but racked up nine helpers during that stretch, including four with the man advantage. Look for Hedman to rejoin the No. 1 power-play unit if given the all-clear ahead of puck drop Tuesday.

Hedman (lower body) is not in the lineup for Saturday's game versus the Kraken, Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Network Florida & Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hedman will miss a second straight game with the injury. Declan Carlile will be in the lineup since the Lightning are missing both Hedman and J.J. Moser (undisclosed). Hedman's next chance to play is Tuesday at home versus the Blue Jackets.

Hedman (lower body) is expected to be a game-time decision for Saturday's tilt versus Seattle, per Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Network Florida & Sun.

EDGE Analysis

Hedman was a late scratch Thursday because of the injury. He has four goals and 25 points in 26 appearances in 2024-25. If Hedman and Erik Cernak (lower body) can't play Saturday, then Declan Carlile will presumably make his NHL season debut after being recalled from AHL Syracuse.

Hedman (lower body) is a late scratch for Thursday's game against Calgary, according to Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site.

EDGE Analysis

Hedman is regarded as day-to-day. He has four goals and 25 points in 26 outings in 2024-25. The blueliner was on the ice for the pregame warmups, and there was no prior indication that he was in danger of missing the game. However, Steve Santini skated as an extra for the warmups, perhaps as an insurance policy in case Hedman proved to be unavailable. Either way, Santini will draw into the lineup due to Hedman's absence.

Hedman put up two assists in an 8-1 victory over San Jose on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Hedman is on a four-game, six-assist streak. He also has 10 shots in that span. A couple of seasons ago, everyone seemed to think Father Time had gotten to his game. But Hedman has put up 100 points and 128 shots in 102 games since the start of last season. The man is a workhorse who puts up elite numbers for the Bolts and fantasy managers alike.