Hedman set up Ondrej Palat for his third period game-winner as the Lightning forced a Game 6 back in Tampa. Hedman has three goals and 16 assists with 74 shots on goal in the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs and is a top-three selection next season on the blueline in most re-draft leagues.

Hedman gave the Lightning a 2-1 lead at the 10:42 mark of the second period. His third marker of this postseason ended a 15-game goalless drought for the 31-year-old defender. Hedman had 10 assists and 41 shots during that 15-game span. He finished Wednesday's game with seven shots, one hit and one block. 

Hedman has three helpers through three games versus Colorado during the Stanley Cup Final. He has two goals, 15 assists, 62 shots, 38 blocks and 32 hits in 20 games during this playoffs. 

Hedman set up Nick Paul's first-period goal to give him five assists in his past six outings. He also was credited with two shots, two hits and two blocks in Tampa Bay's 4-3 overtime loss to Colorado in the contest. Hedman has compiled two goals, 15 points, 56 shots, 33 blocks and 26 hits in 18 games this postseason.