Early in the second period, the team announced that Hedman would not play more during the match.

Tampa Bay and Philadelphia are both ready for the quarterfinals of the Stanley Cup and settled for ranking places in the playoffs. Philadelphia won the match 4-1 and will face Montreal in the quarterfinals of the Stanley Cup. Tampa Bay meets either Toronto or Columbus.

Hedman, who broke the club in frustration when he left the game, scored 11 goals and 44 assists in 66 games during the regular NHL season.