The news was expected after starter Martin Brodeur suffered a shoulder injury in the first period of Thursdays 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings. The 39-year-old future Hall of Famer appeared to injure himself while diving back into the net to prevent a scoring chance.

Brodeur is considered day-to-day.

Hedberg didnt allow a goal over the final two periods Thursday, and is 2-0-0 with a 1.14 goals-against average so far this season.