Brandon Hagel - NHL News & Rumors

Two goals in Game 1 overtime loss Hagel scored two goals in a 4-3 overtime loss to Montreal in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference First Round on Sunday.

Impact Hagel put the Bolts up 2-1 at 12:44 of the second period; his second goal came on the power play in the third. It tied the score 3-3. Hagel joined the Bolts the season after the team's last Stanley Cup win, and he's hungry to lift Lord Stanley. Game 2 is Tuesday.

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Juraj Slafkovsky scored his third power-play goal 1:22 into overtime and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 in Game 1 of their first-round series on Sunday nig...

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Lightning and Canadiens meet to begin the NHL Playoffs

The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Montreal Canadiens to begin the Eastern Conference first round

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In action Wednesday Hagel (lower body) will suit up versus the Rangers on Wednesday, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

Impact Hagel has appeared in just one of the Bolts' last seven contests due to his lower-body problem. With his injury concerns behind him, Hagel should slot into a top-six role for the Lightning and figures to see time with the man advantage. In his last 10 contests, the 27-year-old forward racked up six goals, nine assists and 34 shots while averaging 20:24 of ice time.

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Status in question for Wednesday Hagel (lower body) is expected to be a game-time decision for Wednesday's regular-season finale versus the Rangers, per Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site.

Impact Hagel did not participate in Tuesday's practice. If the Canadiens lose to the Flyers on Tuesday, the Lightning might be even more inclined to keep Hagel out of the lineup until the postseason, as a regulation loss for the Habs in their regular-season finale would lock Tampa Bay into the No. 2 spot in the Atlantic Division. Corey Perry will probably move out of a top-six spot once Hagel returns to the lineup.

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Rangers enter matchup against the Lightning on losing streak

The New York Rangers come into the matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning as losers of three games in a row

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Sitting out Monday Hagel (lower body) won't play against Detroit on Monday, according to Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site.

Impact Hagel sat out five straight games before scoring a goal in Saturday's 2-1 win over Boston, but it appears the injury is still giving him some trouble. Head coach Jon Cooper hopes to have the 27-year-old forward back in the lineup for Wednesday's regular-season finale against the Rangers. Hagel has generated 74 points, including a career-high 36 goals, across 70 appearances this campaign.

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Atlantic Division foes meet when Tampa Bay hosts Detroit

The Tampa Bay Lightning take on the Detroit Red Wings in a matchup of Atlantic Division opponents

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Gets sniper's goal in return Hagel (lower body) scored a goal Saturday in a 2-1 win over Boston. He fired four shots in his first game back after missing five contests.

Impact Hagel got the Lightning on the board early in the third when he broke in alone on Jeremy Swayman and scored five-hole. The goal -- his 36th -- set a new career high, passing the mark he set last season in 82 contests. This year, Hagel has done it in just 70 games. His timing was off a bit Saturday -- he got an interference penalty 37 seconds after the goal after getting caught flat-footed. Hagel has two more games to get his timing back before the postseason begins.

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Emil Lilleberg scores late as Lightning beat Bruins 2-1; Boston clinches playoff spot later

Emil Lilleberg scored with 95 seconds left to help the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Bruins 2-1

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Good to go Saturday Hagel (lower body) will play against Boston on Saturday, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Following a five-game absence, Hagel will return to a top-six role against the Bruins on Saturday. He should log time on the power play in the contest. Hagel has racked up 35 goals, 73 points and 205 shots on net across 69 appearances this season.

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Bruins host the Lightning on losing streak

The Boston Bruins aim to break their four-game slide when they play the Tampa Bay Lightning

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Not ready to return Hagel (lower body) isn't ready to return Thursday versus Montreal, but head coach Jon Cooper hopes to have him back before the end of the regular season, per Eduardo A. Encina of t...

Impact Hagel hasn't been in the lineup since March 31. He has 35 goals and 73 points in 69 outings in 2025-26. Gage Goncalves is serving in an increased role during Hagel's absence.

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Canadiens host the Lightning after shootout victory

The Montreal Canadiens host the Tampa Bay Lightning after the Canadiens took down the Florida Panthers 4-3 in a shootout

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Still out Tuesday Hagel (lower body) won't play Tuesday versus the Senators, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

Impact Hagel's absence will reach four games. The 27-year-old winger's status beyond Tuesday hasn't been announced yet. The Lightning have numerous injuries up front but will likely remain cautious through the end of the regular season, so it's unclear if Hagel will be cleared for Thursday versus the Canadiens.

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Ottawa hosts Tampa Bay after Tkachuk's 2-goal game

The Ottawa Senators host the Tampa Bay Lightning after Brady Tkachuk's two-goal game against the Carolina Hurricanes in the Senators' 6-3 win

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NHL investigating after Lightning forward Holmberg hurt arm crashing into unlatched penalty box door

The NHL is looking into the circumstances that led to Tampa Bay Lightning forward Pontus Holmberg hurting his left arm when he crashed shoulder-first into an unlatched penalty box...

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Remains unavailable Hagel (undisclosed) won't play against Buffalo on Monday, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Hagel will miss his third straight game, and it's unclear if he will be ready to play against Ottawa on Tuesday. He has generated 35 goals, 73 points and 205 shots on net across 69 appearances this season. Oliver Bjorkstrand has occupied a top-six role for the last two outings due to Hagel's absence.

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Atlantic Division foes meet when Sabres host the Lightning

The Buffalo Sabres take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in a matchup of Atlantic Division teams

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Won't play Saturday Hagel (undisclosed) won't play against Boston on Saturday, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports.

Impact Hagel will miss his second straight game, and it's unclear when he will be ready to return to the lineup. He has collected 35 goals, 73 points and 205 shots on net across 69 appearances this season. Due to to Hagel's absence, Oliver Bjorkstrand will remain in a top-six role against the Bruins on Saturday.

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Tampa Bay hosts Boston following Cirelli's hat trick

The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Boston Bruins after Anthony Cirelli's hat trick against the Pittsburgh Penguins in the Lightning's 6-3 win

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