# RESILIENT: Victor Hedman SHARES His Journey—Is a Tampa Bay Lightning DEFENSIVE REVIVAL Ahead?

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Podcast: [Locked On Lightning - Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay Lightning](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-lightning-daily-podcast-on-the-tampa-bay-lightning-946332)
Published: 2026-08-28T21:15:00+00:00
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Victor Hedman opens up about mental health, raising hopes for a Tampa Bay Lightning resurgence. Can the Norris Trophy winner bounce back and anchor the blue line as age and injuries catch up? Nick Morgan and Greg Stephen break down Hedman’s transparency, the stigma faced by veteran NHL leaders, and what a healthy mindset means for the Lightning’s playoff ambitions. The spotlight then shifts to the New Jersey Devils’ ongoing struggle to fulfill their potential. Are Jack Hughes and the Devils ready to break out, or do depth concerns and health risks doom another promising season? Plus, with Alexander Ovechkin potentially entering his final year, the hosts debate whether any player can ever surpass the Washington Capitals captain’s legendary goal record. Rapid-fire analysis, candid takes, and a look ahead at the Metro Division’s unpredictable future—all inside this episode of Locked On Lightning. 00:00 Victor Hedman’s Mental Health 12:24 New Jersey Devils’ Outlook 23:05 Ovechkin’s Goal Record Watch Locked On Lightning on YouTube 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@LockedOnLightning Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Follow Us on Social Media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lockedonlightning/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lockedonlightning Threads: https://www.threads.com/@lockedonlightning X: https://x.com/LO_Lightning Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring pr…

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