Hedman Placed on LTIR with Undisclosed Injury; Return Set for Dec. 4

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman has been placed on long-term injured reserve (LTIR) due to an undisclosed injury, as reported by Eduardo A. Encina. Hedman has already missed the last five games and is not eligible to return until December 4 against Pittsburgh. Prior to his injury, he was on a four-game point streak, accumulating 12 helpers and a plus-1 rating across 15 appearances this season. The Lightning will continue to navigate without their key blueliner.