Victor Hedman’s Absence Challenges Lightning in Stanley Cup Playoffs
**Victor Hedman’s Absence Challenges Lightning in Stanley Cup Playoffs** Key Takeaways: Victor Hedman, top defenseman and captain of the Tampa Bay Lightning, remains absent from the playoffs due to personal reasons and illness. Tampa Bay Lightning trails 2-1 in the Eastern Conference First Round against the Montreal Canadiens. The team is adopting a ‘next-man-up mentality’ … Read more