Victor Hedman reveals why he left Lightning before Canadiens playoff games
Victor Hedman says that he left the Tampa Bay Lightning before the 2025-26 NHL season because of performance anxiety, physical problems and growing pressure.
The veteran defenseman missed Tampa Bay’s last regular-season games and the first-round playoff series against the Montreal Canadiens.
His honest explanation gives us a new glimpse into the circumstances of his absence and the mental challenges that NHL players face.
5News aggregated this summary from the outlet’s public feed. The full article, with all the context, is on timesofindia.indiatimes.com — the content belongs to Times of India.
