NHL captain Victor Hedman reveals reason for mysterious playoff absence in candid social-media post: 'Not easy'
By Oliver Salt••Dailymail.com
The Swedish defenseman, 35, was mysteriously absent for Tampa Bay's final 22 games of the season, which included seven NHL playoff matchups in a first-round series loss to Montreal.
Tampa Bay Lightning captain Victor Hedman has revealed he stepped away from the team in the final weeks of the season to address his mental health. In a statement released through the Lightning's so…