from Roger Mooney at the Tampa Bay Times,

Victor Hedman returned to the ice with his team during today’s morning skate. He did not wear the red “no contact” jersey and he was reunited with Jake Dotchin on the top defensive pairing.

All were indications that Hedman, who suffered a lower body injury three weeks ago, is ready to return to the lineup.

Coach Jon Cooper said Hedman will be a game-time decision tonight when the Lightning resume the schedule against the Jets at the Bell MTS Place.“It’s been encouraging, so we’ll see what happens,” Cooper said.

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