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Lightning Captain Victor Hedman to Undergo Elbow Procedure Monday, Eyes Early‑February Return for Olympics

The decision follows a re‑aggravation of the same elbow injury that ended his Dec. 9 game in Montreal.

Oct 28, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77) skates with the puck against the Nashville Predators during the first period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
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Victor Hedman, Tampa Bay Lightning (Jess Starr/The Hockey Writers)

Overview

  • Tampa Bay announced Hedman will have elbow surgery Monday and projected his return for early February with availability for Team Sweden at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
  • The captain was placed on injured reserve after exiting the Dec. 9 game, which came three games into his brief comeback following a 12‑game absence that began Nov. 8.
  • Head coach Jon Cooper confirmed the recurrence and said it is preferable to address the issue now rather than later in the season.
  • The Lightning recalled defenseman Declan Carlile from AHL Syracuse to help cover the blue line while Hedman is out.
  • A Feb. 1 comeback has been floated by a local beat reporter as a possibility, though the team’s official timeline remains early February.