Lightning captain Victor Hedman returns to injured reserve

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Tampa Bay Lightning captain Victor Hedman returned to injured reserve on Thursday and will miss at least three games.

The veteran defenseman, who turns 35 next week, recently rejoined the lineup after missing four weeks and 12 games with an undisclosed injury.

Hedman exited during the first period of Tuesday's 6-1 victory at Montreal and did not return.