In the last days, Jon Cooper made the headlines because he benched his star players for a whole period. Some says it may be the end of the Cooper era in Tampa.
Something else happened that won't help the Lightning out of their slope.
The Tampa Bay Lightning will be without their star defenseman, Victor Hedman, for their upcoming game. The news was confirmed by head coach Jon Cooper, who revealed that Hedman is currently dealing with an injury.
Hedman's absence will undoubtedly be felt by the Lightning, as he is a key player in their defensive unit and one of the best defensemen in the league. He is considered "day-to-day" and no specific return date was announced for the moment.