Hedman (rest) was back in his usual top-pairing spot at practice Monday and figures to be in the lineup against Toronto for Game 1 on Tuesday, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hedman was given the regular-season finale against Detroit off Thursday but looks to be a full go for the playoffs. While the Swedish blueliner was nowhere near last season's point total (85), he still managed to record his eighth straight 45-plus point campaign with nine goals and 40 assists in 76 contests. The emergence of Mikhail Sergachev has seen Hedman relegated to the No. 2 power-play unit, but he should still offer top-end fantasy value heading into the postseason.

Hedman (rest) isn't expected to play Thursday versus Detroit, according to Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida.

EDGE Analysis

This contest is Tampa Bay's regular-season finale, so Hedman will finish the campaign with nine goals and 49 points in 76 appearances. He should be back in the lineup for the start of the playoffs.

Hedman scored a goal and added two assists in a 7-4 loss to the Senators on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

With Mikhail Sergachev (personal) out, Hedman had the power play to himself, and two of the points (one goal, one assist) came with the man advantage. He had just six points (three goals, three assists) in his previous 22 games heading into Saturday. It was Hedman's first multi-point game since Feb. 23.

Hedman registered an assist but was met with a minus-3 rating in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

The helper is nice and all, but it's probably of little consolation to Hedman in the big road loss. He's added two goals and another pair of assists over the last month (14 games), which is a disappointing stretch given the defenseman's sterling track record, though he's mixed it up with 18 hits and 21 blocked shots over that span.

Hedman (undisclosed) scored a goal Saturday in a 5-3 win over Montreal.

EDGE Analysis

It was a wrist shot from the high slot that tied the game 1-1 at 11:31 of the first period. Hedman snapped a six-game goal drought, but it's not for lack of trying -- he has 21 shots in his last seven games. With just seven goals, Hedman is at risk of missing the double-digit goal mark, something that has only happened one other time over his last nine seasons. And even then, it was because of a COVID-shortened campaign. Hedman is currently sitting with around half (44 points) of his career-best campaign (20 goals, 85 points) set last year. He's still elite, but he's certainly a fantasy disappointment relative to where you drafted him.

Hedman (undisclosed) will return for Saturday's game against Chicago, per Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site.

EDGE Analysis

Hedman missed Tampa Bay's previous two outings. He has six goals and 42 points in 60 contests this season. With Hedman back in the lineup, Haydn Fleury is projected to be a healthy scratch after playing in the Lightning's past three games.

Hedman (undisclosed) will miss Thursday's game versus the Golden Knights, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hedman will miss a second straight game with the injury, which allows Haydn Fleury to stay in the lineup. The Lightning have a back-to-back at home this weekend, facing the Blackhawks on Saturday and the Jets on Sunday, but it's unclear if Hedman will be available for either of those games.

Hedman (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision versus Vegas on Thursday, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hedman was injured March 5 in Carolina and missed Tuesday's game against the Flyers. "It's never fun to get hurt and not be able to finish a game," Hedman said. "You don't know how the progress is going to be, but two straight days on the ice and feeling good." Hedman said 'we'll see' when asked if he could play Thursday, Hedman has six goals and 42 points in 60 games this season, down from last season, when he had 20 goals and 85 points, setting career highs.

Hedman (undisclosed) is considered day-to-day and won't play Tuesday against the Flyers, Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hedman will be reevaluated ahead of Thursday's game versus Vegas. Luckily for the Lightning, Erik Cernak (lower body) has been cleared to play, so he'll replace Hedman in the lineup against Philadelphia.

Hedman suffered an undisclosed injury and consequently couldn't finish Sunday's 6-0 loss to Carolina, per Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times.

EDGE Analysis

Hedman was slow to get up and seen holding his back after tumbling into the boards. He tried to return after a brief exit but ultimately left the contest for good. Hedman finished with a shot and two blocks in just 7:17 of ice time. The 32-year-old defenseman is a vital player for the Lightning with six goals and 42 points in 60 contests this season. He will be re-evaluated Monday.