Tribune staff
NASHVILLE — After a one-game absence, Victor Hedman returns to the lineup against Nashville on Tuesday.
Hedman underwent concussion testing last week after a hit from Dallas forward Jamie Benn knocked Hedman’s head into the side boards. Hedman missed Saturday’s win against Buffalo, but resumed skating on Sunday and returned to practice on Monday.
“With Victor, we all know what he means to team,’’ Lightning head coach Jon Cooper said. “When the big boy is rolling, usually our team is, and it’s good to have him back.’’
Hedman did not have any complaint about the hit, which was delivered from the front and into Hedman’s chest area.