New York Islanders defenseman Adam Pelech, who is making his first All-Star appearance, finished second. After his first attempt of 89.4 mph, Pelech's second shot was clocked at 102.2 mph.
Each of the four players had two shot attempts 30 feet from the net, with the fastest of the two that went into the net their result.
Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson, who is making his first All-Star appearance after being named the replacement for teammate Alex Ovechkin (NHL COVID-19 protocol), finished third (101.1 mph). San Jose Sharks forward Timo Meier, also a first-time All-Star, finished fourth (100.1 mph).
Meier said it was an honor to compete against a player with the pedigree of Hedman, who has helped the Lightning win consecutive Stanley Cup titles (2021, 2020), won the Conn Smythe Trophy voted as the most valuable player of the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs, and the 2018 Norris Trophy, voted as the NHL's top defenseman.
"Unbelievable player," Meier said. "He's got a bomb of a shot like we saw today. Being out there and measuring your shot speed with a guy like that is an awesome experience. We all had fun with it, and that's what it's all about."
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Shea Weber won the event in 2020 (106.5 mph). The All-Star Game and Skills were not held last season because of coronavirus concerns. Defenseman Zdeno Chara holds the NHL Hardest Shot record of 108.8 mph, set in 2012.
"Last time I was in [the NHL Hardest Shot], Weber was in it," Hedman said. "I'm not touching that. I tried to shoot as hard as I could, that's for sure. All of the guys who were in it did a good job."
RESULTS (better of two attempts)
Victor Hedman, Tampa Bay Lightning, 103.2 mph
Adam Pelech, New York Islanders, 102.2 mph
Tom Wilson, Washington Capitals, 101.1 mph
Timo Meier, San Jose Sharks, 100.1 mph