TAMPA, FL - APRIL 12: Victor Hedman #77 of the Tampa Bay Lightning stretches during pregame warm ups against the Columbus Blue Jackets before Game Two of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at at Amalie Arena on April 12, 2019 in Tampa, Florida.

Hedman doubtful for Game 4 vs. Blue Jackets

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Victor Hedman appears unlikely to suit up in another critical game for the Tampa Bay Lightning.

The star defenseman is doubtful for Game 4 against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night, Lightning head coach Jon Cooper said Monday, according to The Athletic's Joe Smith.

Hedman was held out of Game 3 with an undisclosed ailment.

Columbus took a 3-0 series lead over Tampa Bay with a 3-1 victory Sunday.

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