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Hedman ‘going to be an option really soon’ for Lightning, will not return for Game 6

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Tampa Bay Lightning captain Victor Hedman could be nearing a return to the ice.

Head coach Jon Cooper said the defenceman is ‘going to be an option really soon," but will not play in Friday’s must-win Game 6 against the Montreal Canadiens.

Earlier in the series, Cooper had said Hedman was doubtful to return during the first-round series.

“At some point, I think, but not right now,” Cooper said after a reporter asked if he could put a percentage on Hedman’s potential return. “I wouldn’t rule anything out, but I’d put that on the doubtful side for this series.”

Hedman has been skating after recently rejoining the team following a personal absence, but hasn’t played since March 19.

The 35-year-old Swede — a Conn Smythe Trophy winner as playoff MVP in 2020 — was limited to 33 games in the regular season, posting one goal and 16 assists after also missing time due to elbow surgery and an undisclosed injury.