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Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman is back on the ice during Thursday practice in preparation for the start of the playoffs.
Lightning’s Victor Hedman back at practice, eyeing postseason return
The defenseman didn’t want to talk about the nature of his injury, but said he plans to play through it.
Lightning’s first-round playoff series set to start Sunday
Lightning defenseman Luke Schenn, left, passes the puck as Panthers left wing Ryan Lomberg, right, defends during the second period of May 10 game in Sunrise. The teams meet again on Sunday in the playoffs.
Tampa Bay faces cross-state rival Florida Panthers for the first time in the postseason.
These 5 Panthers could be pests for Lightning in postseason
Panthers center Aleksander Barkov beats Lightning goaltender Curtis McElhinney with Jan Rutta defending during the second period of a Feb. 15 game at Amalie Arena.
Thanks to realigned divisions, the teams met eight times this year (Florida with the 5-3 edge) and are set for a Round 1 playoff matchup.
No, the Lightning are not slumping. But are they beat up?
Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman has not been the same player since going into the boards against Columbus on March 30 and needing help to get off the ice.
John Romano | It’s no big deal that Tampa Bay stumbled across the regular season finish line, but it is concerning that a lot of players have been hanging out with doctors.

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  1. Lightning’s Victor Hedman back at practice, eyeing postseason return
    Yesterday• Lightning
    Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman is back on the ice during Thursday practice in preparation for the start of the playoffs.
  2. Lightning’s first-round playoff series set to start Sunday
    Yesterday• Lightning
    Lightning defenseman Luke Schenn, left, passes the puck as Panthers left wing Ryan Lomberg, right, defends during the second period of May 10 game in Sunrise. The teams meet again on Sunday in the playoffs.
  3. These 5 Panthers could be pests for Lightning in postseason
    Yesterday• Lightning
    Panthers center Aleksander Barkov beats Lightning goaltender Curtis McElhinney with Jan Rutta defending during the second period of a Feb. 15 game at Amalie Arena.
  5. No, the Lightning are not slumping. But are they beat up?
    May 11• Lightning
    Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman has not been the same player since going into the boards against Columbus on March 30 and needing help to get off the ice.
  6. Playoff primer: How and where Lightning fans can follow the opening round
    May 11• Lightning
    Defenseman Victor Hedman (77) and the Lightning will face the cross-state Florida Panthers in the opening round of the NHL playoffs.
  7. Lightning start all-Black forward line against Panthers
    May 11• Lightning
    Lightning players Gemel Smith, Daniel Walcott and Mathieu Joseph made up what is believed to be the first starting forward line made up entirely of Black players when they started Monday's road game against the Florida Panthers.
  8. Lightning go into postseason quietly with shutout loss to Panthers
    May 11• Lightning
    Florida Panthers right wing Juho Lammikko (83) reacts after scoring a goal against Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) during the second period.
  9. Tonight’s Lightning lineup decimated by injuries, suspension
    May 10• Lightning
    Lightning forward Barclay Goodrow and the Panthers' Brandon Montour were in the middle of a lot of pushing and shoving in Saturday's game. Both players are out for tonight's regular-season finale.
  10. Lightning’s Steven Stamkos receives fourth Masterton nomination
    May 10• Lightning
    Lightning center Steven Stamkos is this year’s Lightning nominee for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, awarded each season to a player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to the game.
  11. Lightning’s Pat Maroon suspended one game for unsportsmanlike conduct
    May 9• Lightning
    The Lightning's Pat Maroon fights with the Panthers' Brandon Montour in the third period Saturday night at the BB&T Center in Sunrise.
  12. Will Saturday’s fight night set tone for Lightning-Panthers first-round series?
    May 9• Lightning
    Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Luke Schenn loses his helmet during a brawl with Florida Panthers left wing Ryan Lomberg during the second period Saturday night in Sunrise.
  13. John Tortorella out after six years as Blue Jackets coach
    May 9• Lightning
    While at Columbus, John Tortorella led the Blue Jackets to four straight playoff appearances after the team qualified for the postseason just twice in its first 15 seasons.
  14. Outmanned Lightning fall to the Panthers
    May 9• Lightning
    Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) reacts after allowing a fourth goal by the Florida Panthers during the second period of an NHL hockey game on Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Mary Holt)
  15. Lightning will benefit from NHL’s relaxed postseason protocols
    May 8• Lightning
    Lightning center Blake Coleman, right, celebrates with center Yanni Gourde and defenseman Victor Hedman after he scored a goal during second-period action at Amalie Arena on Friday.
  16. Lightning fall to Stars in final home game of regular season
    May 8• Lightning
    The Dallas Stars celebrate their goal making the score 5-1 as Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Curtis McElhinney (35) remains down in the net during third period action at Amalie Arena on Friday, May 7, 2021 in Tampa.
  17. Photos: Lightning fall 5-2 to Stars in final home game of regular season
    May 8• Photos
    The Dallas Stars celebrate their goal making the score 5-1 as Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Curtis McElhinney (35) remains down in the net during third period action at Amalie Arena on Friday, May 7, 2021 in Tampa.
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  18. Lightning’s Steven Stamkos sees ‘light at the end of the tunnel’ in injury recovery
    May 7• Lightning
    Lightning captain Steven Stamkos skates in practice for the first time in nearly a month on Tuesday, a major step in his return from injury.
  19. Opening Amalie Arena to more fans for Lightning postseason a complex process
    May 7• Lightning
    Fans cheer while socially distanced as Lightning players celebrate an empty-net goal by left wing Ross Colton (79) during the third period of Wednesday's win over the Stars in Tampa. Lightning increasing Amalie Arena capacity to 7,000 fans for first playoff round.
  20. NHL fines Rangers $250K for criticizing player safety call
    May 6• Lightning
    Washington Capitals and New York Rangers fight in the opening seconds of an game Wednesday in New York.
  21. Lightning’s Tyler Johnson breaks 21-game scoring drought vs. Stars
    May 6• Lightning
    Lightning center Tyler Johnson (9), left, celebrates his first-period goal with center Anthony Cirelli (71) Wednesday at Amalie Arena in Tampa.
  22. Capitals beat Rangers in fight-filled game
    May 6• Lightning
    The Washington Capitals' Garnet Hathaway (21) fights with New York Rangers' Phillip Di Giuseppe (33) during the first period Wednesday in New York.
  23. Lightning come through late with 6-2 win over Stars
    May 6• Lightning
    Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Alex Killorn (17) shakes off Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen (4) and beats goaltender Jake Oettinger (29) to score a goal as the Lightning go up 2-1 during second period action at Amalie Arena on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 in Tampa.
  24. Photos: Lightning finish strong and beat Stars 6-2
    May 6• Photos
    Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Alex Killorn (17) shakes off Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen (4) and beats goaltender Jake Oettinger (29) to score a goal as the Lightning go up 2-1 during second period action at Amalie Arena on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 in Tampa.
    22 Images | View Slideshow
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