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Hedman Injured Again, Lightning Recall Defenseman Carlile

12/11/2025

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Victor Hedman, captain of the Tampa Bay Lightning, was placed on injured reserve on December 11, 2025, and will miss at least three games.
He recently returned from a prior injury and left a game against the Montreal Canadiens after just over six minutes of play.
Lightning coach Jon Cooper expressed concern about a possible re-aggravation of Hedman's injury.
The Lightning recalled defenseman Declan Carlile from the AHL to fill Hedman's spot.
The Lightning hold a 17-11-2 record, sit second in the Atlantic Division, and will face the New Jersey Devils and New York Islanders in upcoming games.

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Victor Hedman, captain of the Tampa Bay Lightning, was placed on injured reserve on December 11, 2025, and will miss at least three games.
He recently returned from a prior injury and left a game against the Montreal Canadiens after just over six minutes of play.
Lightning coach Jon Cooper expressed concern about a possible re-aggravation of Hedman's injury.
The Lightning recalled defenseman Declan Carlile from the AHL to fill Hedman's spot.
The Lightning hold a 17-11-2 record, sit second in the Atlantic Division, and will face the New Jersey Devils and New York Islanders in upcoming games.