Lightning's Victor Hedman: Nets game winner for Team Sweden

Hedman scored the game-winning goal in Sunday's World Cup opener against Team Russia.

Analysis:

A great start to the World Cup for Hedman, whose never really wowed on the world stage. The 25-year-old logged 22:54 of ice time in the opener and built off his impressive preseason stint. Team Sweden showed they are a top powerhouse with the victory and the Tampa Bay workhorse blueliner is sure to play an instrumental role in the team's success moving forward.