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The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz
The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?
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.
Brandon Hagel 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 / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 28
Panthers’ Aaron Ekblad rocks Brandon Hagel with brutal hit to head
The Tampa Bay Lightning played Game 3 without star Brandon Hagel on Saturday. The Lightning star received a suspension for a hit on Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov.
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.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / ESPN / April 26
Minus Hagel, Lightning storm back, dodge 3-0 hole 
Without suspended winger Brandon Hagel in the lineup, the Tampa Bay Lightning stormed back to defeat the Florida Panthers 5-1 on Saturday, cutting their deficit in this Eastern Conference first-round series to 2-1 on the strength of five unanswered goals.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / April 26
3 Takeaways From Lightning’s Bounce Back Game 3 Win
With one of their top forwards, Brandon Hagel, suspended and the team set to go on the road down two games to the defending Stanley Cup champions, Game 3 was a must-win for the Tampa Bay Lightning.
NHL News / Athlon Sports / April 26
Lightning Forward Suspended After 'Extremely Forceful' Action vs. Panthers
The NHL Department of Player Safety announced a suspension following Game 2 of the first-round series between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Florida Panthers.
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.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 17
Five under-the-radar Stanley Cup playoffs MVP candidates
The Stanley Cup playoffs field is set, and it's time to look at the next crop of potential playoff heroes. Seemingly no tournament in sports offers as much opportunity for an unlikely hero to shine as the NHL's postseason.
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