Event Brief
Hedman Explains Mental Health Absence
Filed: May 05, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Summary: Lightning captain Victor Hedman says he missed games to prioritize his mental health, ending months of speculation.
WHO: Victor Hedman, Tampa Bay Lightning captain
WHAT: Hedman breaks silence on his season-ending absence from the lineup
WHEN: May 05, 2026 at 10:01 AM ET
WHERE: Tampa, Florida
WHY: He made a personal decision to prioritize his mental health.
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