Victor Hedman returns against Blue Jackets

Victor Hedman is back in the lineup Tuesday night as the Lightning return home to face the Columbus Blue Jackets.

The Lightning captain and top defenseman has missed the past two games with an undisclosed injury. Hedman skated in warmups on Saturday against the Seattle Kraken but did not return for puck drop.

He was a full participant at morning skate on Tuesday ahead of the game against Columbus.

Hedman has 25 points with four goals and 21 assists so far this season.

In addition to Hedman, his linemate, J.J. Moser, was placed on injured reserve after sustaining an upper-body injury against the Calgary Flames. Head Coach Jon Cooper has described Moser as week-to-week.