Brandon Hagel: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Lightning make it a two-win weekend as they down Vegas in overtime, 2-1

There is no need to get too crazy in breaking down this game. The Tampa Bay Lightning found a way to win a game that, a week ago, they would have lost.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Raw Charge / October 19

Some more thoughts on… Brandon Hagel, the offense, and a slow start

The Tampa Bay Lightning are getting a bit of a break after a pair of back-to-backs on the road. It went, okay. They picked up their first win (against Boston of all teams) and then a pair of points in overtime losses before ending things with a loss to Columbus.

NHL News / Raw Charge / October 18

Lightning end road trip with 3-2 loss to Blue Jackets

The Tampa Bay Lightning’s final shot of the night was wristed just wide of the net by a frustrated Brandon Hagel. Seeing how it came a full second or two

Dallas Stars News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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NHL News / EssentiallySports / October 4

Florida Coach Addresses Brandon Hagel Injury Before Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning Game 3

An already intense in-state rivalry escalated during a recent preseason clash when Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brandon Hagel was forced to exit a game against the Florida Panthers with an undisclosed injury.

NHL News / Yardbarker

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 3

Panthers’ A.J. Greer fined for roughing Lightning’s Brandon Hagel

The National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety fined Florida Panthers’ forward A.J. Greer $2,213.54 for roughing Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brandon Hagel during their preseason game Thursday night.

NHL News / EssentiallySports / October 3

Tampa Bay May Get Ugly Over 'Gutless' Florida Panthers’ Brandon Hagel Conflict, Hockey Legend Predicts

There’s just something about Brandon Hagel that seems to bring out the worst in his American colleagues. But the Florida Panthers locker room probably holds some extra grudges against the Canadian.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 2

Lightning trade-deadline acquisition developed painful condition in April

The Lightning played their short-lived 2025 playoff schedule against the Panthers with an extremely banged-up roster (more on that later). One player who wasn’t available at all during the series was trade deadline acquisition Oliver Bjorkstrand.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Rinksiders / May 1

Brandon Hagel’s historic season for the Tampa Bay Lightning has flown under the radar

The Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers have suited up against each other in this first round with the Panthers coming out victorious. With the two teams being powerhouse, many names will come in the headlines.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 30

Hurricanes are first team to advance in Stanley Cup playoffs

Stanley Cup playoffs takeaways: Hurricanes advance, panic time for Maple Leafs

The 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs continued on Tuesday night and included the first team to advance and more pressure mounting on a Stanley Cup contender.

Hurricanes escape three-goal hole, eliminate Devils in 2OT

Senators' Linus Ullmark posts shutout, staves off elimination vs. Maple Leafs

Stars-Avs has been a roller-coaster ride that deserves seven games

NHL suspends Panthers' Aaron Ekblad for dirty hit on Lightning's Brandon Hagel

Canucks make decision on Rick Tocchet

Canucks president drops big hint on where Mike Sullivan might coach next

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 29

NHL suspends Panthers' Aaron Ekblad for dirty hit on Lightning's Brandon Hagel

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad has been suspended for two playoff games for elbowing Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brandon Hagel, the NHL announced today (April 29).

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / April 29

Lightning’s Brandon Hagel out for Game 5 against Panthers

One of the important players on the Tampa Bay Lightning roster is going to miss their biggest game of the season. On Tuesday, head coach Jon Cooper told reporters that forward Brandon Hagel will not play in Game 5 of the team’s Atlantic Division Semifinal against the Florida Panthers.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 29

Lightning’s Brandon Hagel to miss Game 5

Lightning top-six winger Brandon Hagel has been ruled out for Wednesday’s Game 5 matchup against the Panthers as he remains in suspected concussion protocol, head coach Jon Cooper said (per the team).

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / April 29

Reaction across NHL over Ekblad’s retaliatory hit on Hagel

Reaction across NHL over Aaron Ekblad’s retaliatory hit on Brandon Hagel

The Florida Panthers’ Game 4 victory has been overshadowed by a controversial hit from defenseman Aaron Ekblad on Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brandon Hagel.

Stanley Cup playoffs takeaways: Controversial hit could lead to Aaron Ekblad suspension

Watch: Panthers stun Lightning with two goals in 11 seconds to take 3-1 series lead

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NHL News / Yardbarker / April 28

NHL dropped the ball by not suspending Matthew Tkachuk

NHL dropped the ball by not suspending Panthers' Matthew Tkachuk

Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk has reportedly avoided supplemental discipline for a late hit on Tampa Bay Lightning forward Jake Guentzel during Game 3 of their series on Saturday afternoon.

Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk avoids a suspension

Lightning's Brandon Hagel suspended for dirty hit

Stanley Cup playoffs takeaways: Lightning-Panthers intensity rises; Senators survive

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 26

Lightning's Brandon Hagel suspended for dirty hit

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brandon Hagel has been suspended one game for his hit on Aleksander Barkov in Game 2 of their Battle of Florida. As a result of the suspension, Hagel will miss Game 3 of the series, which the Florida Panthers lead 2-0.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Field Level Media / April 25

Lightning F Brandon Hagel facing disciplinary hearing

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brandon Hagel will have a disciplinary hearing with the league Friday following his hit on Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 25

Lightning's Brandon Hagel facing suspension

Lightning winger Brandon Hagel will have a player safety hearing today for his major interference penalty against Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov in last night’s loss, the league announced.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 25

Lightning’s Brandon Hagel to have hearing for hit on Panthers’ Aleksander Barkov

Some extra punishment looks to be in order of a recent act in the Battle of Florida. On Friday, the NHL Department of Player Safety announced that Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brandon Hagel will have a hearing for his hit on Florida Panthers forward Aleksander Barkov.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 25

Stanley Cup playoffs takeaways: Maple Leafs in control; Hagel should be suspended

The Stanley Cup playoffs continued on Thursday night with four more games. Here are some key takeaways from the action.

Maple Leafs take 3-0 series lead vs. Senators on latest OT win

Nate Schmidt, Sergei Bobrovsky stake Panthers to 2-0 series lead vs. Lightning

Panthers star ties record for most goals by defenseman after two playoff games

Wild take series lead with huge 5-2 win over Golden Knights

Pavel Buchnevich's hat trick helps Blues cut Jets' series lead

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / Field Level Media / March 1

Brandon Hagel scores 30th to help Lightning knock off Capitals

Tampa Bay's Brandon Hagel reached the 30-goal plateau by scoring in his fourth straight game, and the Lightning extended the Eastern Conference's longest winning streak to eight with a 3-1 showing against the host Washington Capitals on Saturday afternoon.

NHL News / Habs Fanatics / February 22

Team USA's J.T. Miller 'hated' one thing Tkachuk brothers did

Team USA stars Matthew and Brady Tkachuk made waves during the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament — both on and off the ice.

Team USA will keep losing tournaments until it makes one major change

Video surfaces of Coach Cooper's message to Connor McDavid, Mitch Marner just before Canada's win

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / Athlon Sports / February 21

Canada's Brandon Hagel Mocks USA's Group Chat With Wordless Post

Brandon Hagel let his patriotism shine after Canada’s 3-2 overtime win over Team USA in the 4 Nations Face-Off final on Thursday while making a dig at the Americans and their recent antics.

NHL News / Oilersnation / February 18

Canada’s Brandon Hagel on fight with USA’s Matthew Tkachuk: ‘I did it for the flag, not the cameras’

Will the sequel live up to the hype? The United States beat Canada by a score of 3-1 on Saturday in Montreal after boos rained down during the Star Spangled Banner and three fights broke out in the first nine seconds of play.

Canada star has strong comment ahead of rematch with U.S.

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / February 12