Lightning’s Hedman day-to-day, McDonagh ‘out a few games’
A couple of notable injuries for the Tampa Bay Lightning‘s D-corps.
When speaking to the media, Lightning head coach Jon Cooper revealed that defenseman Victor Hedman is considered day-to-day, as the big Swede is out with an undisclosed injury. It isn’t quite known when or where Hedman was hurt, but his absence from the team’s last two practices has raised questions about his health.
The 34-year-old noticeably played a season-low 17:51 during the team’s 3-2 win over the Washington Capitals this past Saturday. He picked up an assist in the victory, giving him points in four straight games. Through the team’s roller coaster start to the season, Hedman has been a significant presence at both ends of the rink. Through 15 games, he has registered 12 assists, sitting fourth on the team in scoring, three points back of Jake Guentzel.
Cooper also stated that fellow blueliner Ryan McDonagh is going to be “out a few games.” He states that McDonagh isn’t day-to-day yet, but that could change in the near future.
Jon Cooper tells us Ryan McDonagh will be out for “a few games.” He is not putting him at day to day yet but he will be day to day soon.
— Gabby Shirley (@Gabby_Shirley_) November 11, 2025McDonagh suffered an undisclosed injury during Saturday’s game against the Capitals. His premature exit came after he registered just 6:19 of ice time, posting a blocked shot in the winning effort.
The 36-year-old has also played in the team’s first 15 games of the season, scoring three goals and three assists for six points. He has a plus/minus of +1 while averaging 20:10 of ice time per game.
Cooper mentioned there’s a chance the Lightning might have to call up a few players from their American Hockey League affiliate, the Syracuse Crunch, in order to fill spots for their matchup with the New York Rangers on Wednesday night.