"In the early morning hours on Wednesday back in his native Sweden, a very interested fan tuned in to watch Lighting defenseman Victor Hedman's return to action.

Hedman had missed more than a month with a concussion. So his mother, Elisabeth, watched every minute of Tuesday night's overtime win against the Capitals, partly to watch her son play, but also to make sure he was OK.

"My mom was more afraid that I was going to take a hit, and I think she was more happy than me that I went through the game without any injury,'' Hedman said after practice Wednesday.

"She called me (Wednesday) morning and said that I looked good, so that was good. I know she watches all the games, but this game after me being out for so long she was a little nervous.''"