Hedman makes history with his 9th post-season goal

With his ninth goal of the post-season this evening Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman moves into a tie with Hall of Famer Paul Coffey for the most playoff goals scored AHEAD of the Stanley Cup Final.

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#GoBolts Victor Hedman ties record for the most goals by a defenceman prior to the Stanley Cup Final.

Paul Coffey also had 9 goals before the 1985 Final.
— Sportsnet Stats (@SNstats) September 18, 2020

The total record, including the Stanley Cup Finals, is 12 goals set by Coffey with the Edmonton Oilers in 1985. A record that at one time seemed nearly impossible to break. But with the way that Hedman has been playing lately, would you be surprised to see him score another four goals to break Coffey's record. Not a chance. The guy is legit.

Here's a look at his snipe from this evening: