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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.
NHL News / House of Hockey / May 2
Brandon Hagel Takes Aim at Aaron Ekblad With Harsh Comments on His Dirty Headshot
Aaron Ekblad looked to get payback on Brandon Hagel, and he did so with a dirty, illegal headshot, and now the Lightning veteran has responded. The 2025 Battle of Florida was one of the most physical series in recent Stanley Cup Playoffs memory, and for the most part, Tampa Bay's Brandon Hagel was at the centre of it all.
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.
The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz
In the history of the NHL, a total of 46 players have scored 50 goals in a season more than once. How many of the 46 can you name in six minutes?
NHL News / Athlon Sports / April 30
NHL Announces Multi-Game Suspension After Panthers-Lightning
The Florida Panthers will have to face the Tampa Bay Lightning without one of their best player for the next two games, if the Bolts can extend the series
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 30
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.
Florida Panthers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 29
Panthers’ Ekblad Suspended 2 Games for Hit on Hagel
Florida Panthers’ defenseman Aaron Ekblad has been suspended for two games for elbowing Tampa Bay’s Brandon Hagel. The hit came in their recent first-round series game.
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 / Last Word On Sports / April 29
Tampa Bay Lightning Tenacious Forward Out for Game Five
Things have gone from bad to worse for the Tampa Bay Lightning. After falling 3-1 in their opening round 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff series against the Florida Panthers, after a devastating loss in Game Four, the team announced Tuesday afternoon that forward Brandon Hagel will miss Game 5.
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).
Florida Panthers News / Field Level Media / April 29
Panthers' Aaron Ekblad faces hearing over hit on Brandon Hagel
Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad will have a phone hearing with the NHL's Department of Player Safety following his hit to the head of Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brandon Hagel, the league announced Tuesday.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 29
Panthers’ Aaron Ekblad to have hearing for hit on Lightning’s Brandon Hagel; Niko Mikkola fined
Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad is set to have a hearing for his hit on Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brandon Hagel in Game 4 on Monday night. Chris Johnston and Elliotte Friedman were the first to report the news.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / April 29
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.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / April 29
3 Takeaways From Lightning’s Game 4 Collapse
Following a blatant hit to the head from Aaron Ekblad on Brandon Hagel, who did not return to the action in Game 4, the Tampa Bay Lightning scored two goals in 11 seconds to capture a 2-1 lead in the second period.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 28
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.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 27
Stanley Cup playoffs takeaways: Lightning-Panthers intensity rises; Senators survive
The Stanley Cup playoffs continued on Saturday with four games. Here are some key takeaways from the day's action.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / April 28
2025 NHL Playoff Matchups: Series Summaries, Odds, and Cup Favorites
As of Saturday, April 26, 2025, the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs are in full swing, with the first round delivering drama, overtime thrillers, and no shortage of surprises.
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.
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.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Blade of Steel / February 28
Brandon Hagel Spills the Truth About Team Canada's Secret "Champions" Chat After 4 Nations Triumph Over USA
Group chats seem to have been a running theme at the 4 Nations Face-Off, and now Team Canada's Brandon Hagel revealed shocking new details about it. Brandon Hagel confirmed Team Canada had a group chat after his 'champions' post went viral last week.
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.
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.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Oilers Daily / February 18
Brandon Hagel directly answers the moment with electric comment on fights vs Team USA
Team Canada forward Brandon Hagel opened the game against Team USA with a fight, and now he's doubling down and leaning into the rivalry. During an intermission interview earlier, Hagel said that Tkachuk initiated the fights with pre game chirping, and the Canadian forward couldn't back down from it.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / February 12
Lightning’s Hagel Named NHL’s First Star of the Week
The NHL announced that Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Brandon Hagel, Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko, and Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk have been named the NHL’s “Three Stars” for the week ending Feb.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / November 25
Lightning’s Brandon Hagel Ties NHL Record with 4 First-Period Assists
Brandon Hagel picked up four assists in the first period in tonight’s (Nov. 25) game against the Colorado Avalanche, which tie for the most in the opening frame in NHL history and has been achieved by only eight others in the past 40 years.
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