Lightning's Brandon Hagel: Four-point game includes hat trick
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Hagel scored a natural hat trick in the second period of Tuesday's 8-5 victory over New Jersey. He also had an assist in the same frame.
It was Hagel's third career NHL hat trick, two of which have come against the Devils, and he did all of his damage Tuesday in a 6:26 span. He put the Bolts up 3-2 at the 9:27 mark, and then scored off the rush at 13:01. He stuffed in a rebound at 15:53. Hagel has eight points, including five goals, in his last five games, and he's put up 13 shots and a plus-7 rating in that span. He, Anthony Cirelli and Conor Geekie have demonstrated remarkable chemistry so far this season, and a 60-point season is within reach. Maybe more.
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Lightning's Brandon Hagel: Tallies equalizer in win
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Hagel scored a goal in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Golden Knights.
Hagel's goal at 17:38 of the third period tied the game at 3-3, and Nikita Kucherov scored 87 seconds later to lift the Lightning to the win. Over three appearances this season, Hagel has two goals, one assist and six shots on net while playing on the second line. He didn't see any power-play time Thursday and has mainly featured on the second unit, which puts a damper on his scoring potential. Still, the winger has topped 60 points in both of his full seasons with the Lightning, so he should remain a steady source of points and shots on net in 2024-25.
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Lightning's Brandon Hagel: Two points against Canucks
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Hagel scored a goal and added an assist in Tuesday's 4-1 win over Vancouver.
Both points came in the third period, with Hagel's empty-netter icing the game. The 26-year-old racked up a career-high 75 points (26 goals, 49 assists) last season, and his spot on the second line and second power-play unit should allow him to be productive again in 2024-25.
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Lightning's Brandon Hagel: Supplies assist Friday
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Hagel logged an even-strength assist in Friday's 2-1 overtime preseason loss to Carolina.
Hagel will look to build off last season which was the most productive campaign of his NHL career. The 26-year-old generated 26 goals and 75 points while skating in all 82 regular-season contests. Hagel could be in store for another fruitful season -- the left-shot winger is set for a top-six role and a spot on the No. 1 power-play unit.
Hagel recorded an assist, four hits and a minus-2 rating in Monday's 6-1 loss to the Panthers in Game 5.
Hagel posted three goals, two assists, eight shots on net and 13 hits over five playoff appearances. The winger solidified his status as a top-six winger for the Lightning in 2023-24, earning 26 goals, 75 points, 184 shots on net and 79 PIM over 82 regular-season appearances. He earned an eight-year contract extension last summer, which will begin in 2024-25, so Hagel should be a key piece for the Lightning's offense for years to come.
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Lightning's Brandon Hagel: Three points in Game 4
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Hagel scored two goals, one shorthanded and the other the game-winner, and added a power-play assist Saturday in a 6-3 victory over the Panthers in Game 4.
After setting up Steven Stamkos for the game's opening tally midway through the first period, Hagel followed with his own goal a few minutes later before giving the Lightning a 4-1 lead in the second. The 25-year-old had managed only one goal and zero assists through the first three games of the series, and his offensive eruption helped Tampa Bay avoid a first-round sweep. Hagel will look to stay locked in Monday for Game 5.
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Lightning's Brandon Hagel: Career year continues
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Hagel scored a goal Saturday in a 4-2 loss to Washington.
He tied the game 2-2 late in the opening frame when he lifted a backhand shot over Charlie Lindgren's left shoulder from the right circle. Hagel's 75 points (25 goals, 48 assists) and 181 shots are both career highs. With the win, the Bolts nailed down the first wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference.
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Lightning's Brandon Hagel: Playing Saturday
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Hagel (undisclosed) is good to go Saturday versus the Penguins, Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida reports.
Hagel departed Thursday's game early with an injury, though the 25-year-old winger will be ready to go Saturday in Pittsburgh. Hagel has points in his last four games, totaling a goal and five assists in that span. Overall, he's up to 24 goals and a career-high 70 points through 76 games this season.
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Lightning's Brandon Hagel: Can't finish contest
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Hagel (undisclosed) exited Thursday's game versus the Canadiens in the third period and did not return. There was no update on his status after the game
Hagel scored a goal on five shots prior to his exit Thursday, giving him his first 70-point season. The winger was run into by teammate Steven Stamkos midway through the third, but it's possible the Lightning took precautionary measures here since they were in firm control of the game. Hagel should be considered day-to-day ahead of Saturday's game in Pittsburgh.
Hagel notched two assists in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Maple Leafs.
The 25-year-old is putting the finishing touches on a career-best season. Hagel's 69 points (23 goals, 46 assists) through 75 games is already a new personal high-water mark -- he's been a point-a-game player since the All-Star break, racking up seven goals and 26 points in the last 25 contests while seeing a consistent top-six role for Tampa Bay.
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Lightning's Brandon Hagel: Keeps piling on career highs
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Hagel dished two assists Saturday in a 4-1 win over the Islanders.
The points established a new career mark for Hagel, whose previous best season came last year with 64 points (81 games). Now, he has delivered 66 (23 goals, 43 assists) in 73 games, and he has done it with less output on the power play (seven points vs. 13 last season). With nine games remaining, Hagel has an opportunity to reach the 70-point threshold and establish a new mark for shots, too. He has 164, which is just 14 from tying his output from last season.
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Lightning's Brandon Hagel: Hits 40-assist mark
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Hagel notched a shorthanded assist in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Golden Knights.
Hagel set up an Anthony Cirelli equalizer in the first period. The assist was Hagel's 40th of the campaign, though he's now gone eight games without a multi-point effort. The winger has seen some of his premium ice time taken over by Anthony Duclair, but both of them are in top-six roles. Hagel has 63 points, 156 shots on net, 42 hits and 65 PIM through 68 appearances, and he needs just one point to match his career-high total from last year.
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Lightning's Brandon Hagel: Scoring slows after recent hot run
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Hagel picked up one assist in a 5-3 win over Florida on Saturday.
After his 14-game scoring streak was snapped in late February, Hagel has managed just three points (one goal, two assists) and eight shots in his last six contests. Overall, he has 23 goals, 62 points and 155 shots in 67 outings this season. Hagel is just two points from equaling his career high in points (64), set last year.
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Lightning's Brandon Hagel: Three points in Sunday's win
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Hagel produced a goal and two assists with two shots on net and a plus-4 rating in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Devils.
Skating on a line with NHL scoring leader Nikita Kucherov has its perks. Hagel extended his point streak to 13 games with the impressive performance, a stretch in which the 25-year-old winger has nine goals and 20 points. He sits just two points short of reaching 60 for the second straight season as he surges toward a career-best campaign.
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Lightning's Brandon Hagel: Point streak at 11 games, 16 points
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Hagel scored a goal Thursday in a 5-3 loss to the Capitals.
He cut the score to 2-1 at the mid-point of the second period with a shot from the left circle that beat Caps goalie Charlie Lindgren stick side. Hagel extended his point streak to 11 games and 16 points (eight goals, eight assists). Overall, he has 21 goals, 33 assists and 141 shots in just 58 games, and he should establish a new career mark in points soon. Hagel's best season came in 2022-23 with 30 goals and 64 points in 81 games.
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Lightning's Brandon Hagel: Takes point streak up to 10 games
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Hagel notched an assist and blocked two shots in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Senators.
Hagel is riding a 10-game point streak, during which he has seven goals, eight assists and 28 shots on net. The 25-year-old winger has taken a significant step forward with 53 points in 57 contests this season after logging 64 points in 81 outings a year ago. Hagel has added 137 shots on net, 39 hits, 57 PIM and an even plus-minus rating while serving as a top-six fixture in 2023-24.
