Hedman recorded two assists, but it wasn't enough when they lost at home to Florida in the decisive match. The latter thereby took home the match in the first playoff round with 4–1.
Washington, with Rasmus Sandin on the team, on the other hand won both the night's match and the match series against Montreal with 4–1.
Others, including New York Rangers' Mika Zibanejad and Nashville's Filip Forsberg, have already accepted to play in the World Championship since their teams missed the Stanley Cup.
Other names that may become relevant are star goalkeeper Jacob Markström and point king Jesper Bratt, whose New Jersey was knocked out by Carolina on Tuesday night.
The World Championship in ice hockey is taking place this year in Stockholm and Herning, Denmark, from May 9 to 25.
Corrected: In an earlier version, it was incorrectly stated that Rasmus Sandin was eliminated from the Stanley Cup.
Winnipeg–St Louis 3–2 (match 6 in St Louis, night to Saturday).
Dallas–Colorado 3–2 (match 6 in Colorado, night to Friday).
Vegas–Minnesota 3–2 (match 6 in Minnesota, night to Friday).
Los Angeles–Edmonton 2–3 (match 6 in Edmonton, night to Friday).
Toronto–Ottawa 3–2 (match 6 in Ottawa, night to Friday).
Tampa Bay–Florida 1–4 (Florida advances).
Washington–Montreal 4–1 (Washington advances).
Carolina–New Jersey 4–1 (Carolina advances).
