The Tampa Bay Lightning are bringing back the core for another run at the Stanley Cup. Victor Hedman, Nikita Kucherov, and the rest are coming back for another crack at it. And they are returning on the heels of a stinging defeat in last year’s playoffs. It’s hard to find a better performance from a losing team in a playoff game than the Lightning […] The post 3 burning Lightning questions entering 2026-27 NHL season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Tampa Bay captain Victor Hedman revealed this week how performance anxiety forced him to step away and confront his own internal battles.

The Tampa Bay Lightning had another successful regular season last year, which saw them return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the ninth straight season. Unfortunately, it was not a successful season for everyone involved. Defenseman Victor Hedman had a rough go of it in 2025-26 . The veteran defenseman struggled with injuries throughout the year. […] The post Lightning news: Victor Hedman makes sobering admission on 2025-26 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Lightning captain Victor Hedman hasn’t played a game for Tampa Bay since March 19. Now, as he prepares to play in his 18th NHL season with the organization, Hedman sat down with NHL.com’s Dan Rosen to discuss his health, his time away from the team and his outlook heading into the 2026-27 season.

Despite playing just 33 games last season, Victor Hedman remains one of the NHL’s top defensemen.

Unverified speculation surrounding Hedman is drawing major backlash and reigniting concerns about how athletes are treated when they open up. Unbelievable!

Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour voiced his support for Lightning captain Victor Hedman's mental health struggle admission.

Tampa Bay Lightning captain Victor Hedman said Tuesday he stepped away from the team this season to focus on his mental health, calling the decision difficult but necessary.

The Tampa Bay captain missed the franchise's last 15 regular-season contests and all seven playoff games.