The Bolts best defenseman, Victor Hedman will have surgery to repair a broken finger tomorrow and miss four to six weeks. Hedman was off to a great start, leading all NHL defensemen in points when he left Saturday’s game in Vancouver after getting hit in the right hand by a shot. (Photo/Susan Ferlita)
The big Swede had three goals and four assists through the Lightning’s first four games. He netted the overtime game winner in the season opener against the Panthers and had earned a point in each game until Saturday.
Coach Jon Cooper via beat writer Bryan Burns:
“You feel for Hedman, Our team, we’ve got some depth back there. Injuries happen. You really feel for him. He’s come out of the gate so strong. He’s poised just to build on the year he had last year. Now, he might be sidelined here for a little bit.”
(Feature Box Photo/Tarra Dunlop)
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