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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