Player of the Week: Victor Hedman

Victor Hedman recorded a goal and two assists in the Lightning's series split vesus Columbus last week.

Hedman picked up the primary assist on Brayden Point's overtime goal in Thursday's 3-2 victory. From the bottom of the right circle, Hedman sent a pass through crease to Point at the far post for a tap in goal that secured the second point for Tampa Bay.

In Saturday afternoon's loss, Hedman opened the scoring with a highlight-reel goal. After the Jackets broke up a two-on-one rush, Hedman gathered a loose puck in the slot, spun around and fired a behind-the-back shot through his legs that trickled through Elvis Merzlikins. Hedman also added the secondary assist on Ondrej Palat's power play goal in the final minute of the first period.
Through the first four games of the regular season, Hedman leads all Bolts defensemen with five points. He's also tied with Steven Stamkos for the team-lead in assists with four.
Game Log
1/21 at CBJ - 1A
1/23 at CBJ - 1G, 1A