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Victor Hedman is taking a temporary leave of absence from the Lightning for personal reasons
Victor Hedman, in his 17th NHL season, has 17 points this year as the Lightning, second in the Atlantic Division, begin a crucial playoff stretch.
- On Wednesday, the Tampa Bay Lightning announced that Defenseman Victor Hedman is taking a temporary leave of absence for personal reasons. "No further details will be shared, and the team asks that his privacy be respected at this time," the team said.
- Hedman, 35, has been limited to 33 games this season due to injuries, and a recent illness forced him to exit the March 19 game against the Vancouver Canucks.
- Spending his entire 17th NHL season with Tampa Bay, Hedman has won two Stanley Cup titles and the 2020 Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP.
- With a 44-21-5 record, the Lightning currently sit second in the Atlantic Division, trailing the Buffalo Sabres by two points.
- Back on the ice Thursday, the Bolts face the Seattle Kraken at 7 p.m. at Benchmark International Arena.
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The svenske NHL-stjärnan Victor Hedman har valt att pausa sin kariär dillplänt. Det meddelar klubben på X.
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