Hedman found the back of the net and recorded two assists in a 6-5 overtime loss to Toronto on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

It was Hedman's second straight multi-point game, giving him two goals and five points over that span. Through 12 contests this year, he has three goals and 14 points. Hedman is an interesting defenseman from an offensive perspective. He's always been steady, reaching the 45-point mark for eight consecutive campaigns from 2015-16 through 2022-23, and the blueliner has occasionally been among the league's top-scoring defensemen, such as in 2021-22 when he finished with 20 goals and 85 points. Hedman isn't as steady as Roman Josi or Cale Makar when it comes to raw offensive production though, and it's consequently harder to count on Hedman to maintain his early pace this year.

Hedman picked up two assists Thursday in a 6-0 victory over San Jose.

EDGE Analysis

This season has been Hedman time. The big defender has nine points (one goal, eight helpers) in eight games so far, and he's been held off the score sheet just twice. And right now, he's on a three-game, four-assist streak. Hedman even has three points on the power play. Rumors of his decline have been greatly exaggerated. Managers who took the chance on him on draft day are being rewarded handsomely.

Hedman scored a power-play goal and added two assists in a 6-4 loss to the Red Wings on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Hedman has a goal and three assists in two games this season, and he's reprised his role as the quarterback on the top power-play unit, at least for now. Last season, Hedman saw his overall output and power-play production both decline dramatically with the rise of Mikhail Sergachev. The tables have turned to start 2023-24, so take advantage.

Hedman registered two assists in Tampa Bay's 5-4 overtime loss to Toronto in Game 4 on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Hedman's first helper was recorded during a Tampa Bay power play. This was the first game of the series in which Hedman factored in offensively after he was held off the scoresheet in two contests and missed Game 2 due to an undisclosed injury. During the regular season, Hedman had nine goals and 49 points in 76 outings.

Hedman (undisclosed) will draw back into the lineup for Game 3 against Toronto on Saturday, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hedman left Tuesday's outing after logging just 6:35 of ice time and didn't play at all Thursday. Now that he's back, the defenseman is projected to play on the top pairing alongside Nick Perbix. Hedman is a key part of the Lightning, providing nine goals and 49 points in 76 contests during the regular season while averaging 23:43.

Per Luke Fox of Sportsnet.ca, Hedman (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision Saturday against Toronto, according to coach Jon Cooper.

EDGE Analysis

Hedman practiced in the morning, playing on the first defensive pairing with Nick Perbix, as well as seeing second unit power play time. Hedman sat out Game 2 on Thursday after playing only 6:35 during Tuesday's Game 1. He had nine goals and 49 points in 76 games during the 2022-23 campaign.

Hedman (undisclosed) is at practice Saturday, Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida reports.

EDGE Analysis

This is great news for the Lightning, as Hedman missed Thursday's Game 2 in Toronto. He was injured in Game 1 after playing only 6:35, and while the Lightning were able to win Tuesday by a 7-3 score, they missed their top defenseman in Game 2, dropping a 7-2 decision. Hedman had nine goals and 49 points in 76 regular season games in 2022-23.

Hedman (undisclosed) will miss Game 2 versus Toronto on Thursday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hedman was injured during Tuesday's contest and logged just 6:35 of ice time in that game as a result. He was a vital part of the Lightning's blue line during the regular season, recording nine goals, 49 points, 95 hits and 136 blocks in 76 outings while averaging 23:43. With Hedman unavailable, Haydn Fleury is projected to draw into the lineup after being a healthy scratch Tuesday.

Hedman (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision for Game 2 versus Toronto on Thursday, per Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times.

EDGE Analysis

Hedman logged just 6:35 of ice time in Game 1 on Tuesday. He's a huge part of the Lightning's defense, and his absence will be felt if he can't play Thursday. During the regular season, Hedman had nine goals, 49 points, 95 hits and 136 blocks in 76 outings.

Hedman (undisclosed) didn't play after the first period of Tuesday's Game 1 versus the Maple Leafs, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Lightning won the game 7-3, but it came at a cost, with Hedman being one of three Tampa skaters to exit the contest. He should be considered day-to-day until more information is available.