Lightning captain Victor Hedman opens up about mental health absence after first-round playoff exit

Tampa Bay Lightning captain Victor Hedman’s absence in the final stretch of the regular season and during the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs was to address his mental health, he revealed in a statement Tuesday.

Hedman, who also missed a significant amount of time this season due to injury, addressed the situation in a statement shared by the team. 

"I’ve spent most of my life in this game, and nearly all of my career with this organization. Wearing this jersey – and serving as captain ...