MILAN – Victor Hedman sustained a lower-body injury during pregame warmups and will not play for Team Sweden against Team USA in the quarterfinals of the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 at Santagiulia Arena on Wednesday.
Hedman is remaining on the bench for the game even though he has been ruled out by Sweden coach Sam Hallam.
Hedman will be further evaluated following the game.
Sweden has to win to advance in the tournament.
The 35-year-old defenseman from the Tampa Bay Lightning has a goal and an assist in four games for Sweden. He is averaging 18:42 of ice time per game.
Hedman played three games for Tampa Bay before the Olympics began after missing 22 because of elbow surgery.
