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Lightning’s Victor Hedman to Have Elbow Procedure, Eyes Early‑February Return

The captain's early‑February timetable gives Sweden clarity on his Olympic availability.

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)
Nov 8, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77) and Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) battle for the puck in the second period at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Tampa Bay announced Hedman will undergo elbow surgery Monday, with a target return in early February that includes availability for Team Sweden at the 2026 Olympics.
  • The elbow issue dates to Nov. 8 against Washington; he missed 12 games, returned for three, then exited Dec. 9 in Montreal and was placed on injured reserve.
  • Head coach Jon Cooper confirmed the Dec. 9 setback was the same injury that sidelined Hedman earlier in the season.
  • The Lightning recalled defenseman Declan Carlile from AHL Syracuse to cover minutes on a thinned blue line.
  • Ryan McDonagh remains out since Nov. 8, and Tampa Bay is still atop the Atlantic Division after Thursday’s 8–4 win over the Devils.