Hedman making huge impact with Lightning

Rugged Tampa defenseman contributing at both ends of ice

Victor Hedman is hosting a party at the Stanley Cup Final - and the Tampa Bay Lightning are having a great time so far.

Hedman, a hard-hitting defenseman, had two assists while hounding Chicago's elite group of forwards as the Lightning beat the Blackhawks 3-2 on Monday night to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series.