Lightning's Brandon Hagel: Sets single-season NHL record
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Hagel had a goal and an assist in a 3-2 shootout win over Dallas on Thursday.
He put the Bolts up 1-0 in the first when he converted a cross-crease pass from Anthony Cirelli. Hagel set a single-season NHL record for most goals scored by a player without recording a power-play goal with his 32nd of the year. That record was held by Doug Smail with Winnipeg in 1984-85 (31). Hagel also tied his career high in points (75), set last season, in just 68 games and continues to flirt with 90 points and 230-plus shots.
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Lightning's Brandon Hagel: New career mark for goals
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Hagel scored a goal in a 6-2 win over Boston on Saturday.
Hagel has a point in each of his last three games (one goal, two assists) and five points, including four assists, in his past five contests. It was Hagel's first goal in seven games, and his 31st snipe of the season, which set a new career mark. Put your hand up if you believed this guy would be a top-12 goal scorer in the NHL. Hagel is one of three Bolts who rank among the top 12 in goals. Jake Guentzel and Brayden Point both have 32 and are in a three-way tie for ninth, while Nikita Kucherov is 19th with 28.
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Lightning's Brandon Hagel: Hits 70-point mark for second time
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Hagel put up two assists in Thursday's 6-5 win over the Sabres.
Hagel reached the 70-point mark for the second straight season. He has 30 goals, which is third on the Bolts, and his 40 assists are the best of the rest behind uber-playmaker, Nikita Kucherov (64). Hagel's career-high mark of 75 points came last season, and he's on pace to hit the 90-point mark this season.
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Lightning's Brandon Hagel: Hits 30-goal mark this season
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Hagel scored a goal Saturday in a 3-1 win over the Capitals.
Hagel extended his point streak to eight games (14 points; eight goals, six assists). The goal was his 30th this season (68 points), which ties his career mark set in 2022-23. Remarkably, none of those goals have come on the power play. Hagel is on track for a possible 40-goal, 95-point and 240-shot season. He's done it the hard way -- seven of his points (three goals, four assists) have come shorthanded, while just seven (all assists) have come on the power play. Hagel would get some Selke consideration if he didn't already have 42 PIM this year.
Hagel scored a goal and added an assist in Thursday's 3-0 win over Calgary.
The goal -- his 29th -- went into the empty net. Hagel has a goal in each of his last three games, and he has points in seven consecutive games (seven goals, six assists). Hagel is now one goal from equaling his career mark of 30, which he set in 2022-23. And he's on pace to shatter last year's career point total (75). Hagel is on pace for 95 points, including at least 40 goals.
Hagel scored a goal and registered five shots in a 4-1 win over the Oilers on Tuesday.
Hagel has delivered a six-game, 13-point scoring streak that includes six goals, and he has put up a goal in five of those six games. How impressive has he been this season? Hagel is tied with Mark Scheifele for 12th in the NHL in scoring with 65 points, and the Jets' pivot continues to be lauded for his dominant excellence this season. Hagel's also only two points behind superstar Mikko Rantanen. Ride this wave -- it looks sustainable. Hagel is just 26 years old, so this isn't lightning in an older player's bottle.
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Lightning's Brandon Hagel: Tallies two points
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Hagel netted a shorthanded goal, dished an assist and blocked three shots in Sunday's 4-1 win against Seattle.
Hagel's return from playing with Team Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off was an all-around performance highlighted by acquiring two points at a skater disadvantage. His shorthanded goal opened scoring on the night in the second period and his assist was on Nick Paul's empty-net tally. Overall, Hagel is up to 27 goals, 37 assists and 161 shots on net in 56 appearances this season. At 64 points, the 26-year-old winger ranks tied for the 12th-most points in the league and is tied for 10th in goals. He should continue to provide fantasy managers great value while skating in Tampa Bay's top six and on the first power-play unit.
Lightning's Brandon Hagel: Supplies two helpers Sunday
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Hagel produced two assists, three hits and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Canadiens.
Hagel had a hand in the opening and closing tallies Sunday, setting up Nick Paul's first-period goal and adding a secondary assist on Anthony Cirelli's empty-netter. This was Hagel's third multi-point effort in his last six games, a span in which he has six goals, five assists and a plus-12 rating. The winger is up to a stellar 62 points (seven on the power play, six shorthanded), 159 shots on net, 43 hits, 42 blocked shots, 40 PIM and a plus-24 rating over 55 appearances. His career high in points is 75 from the 2023-24 regular season, and it's very much in reach. He'll have to put his NHL success on pause for a couple of weeks, but Hagel will be active for Team Canada at the 4 Nations Face-Off.
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Lightning's Brandon Hagel: Nine points in last five games
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Hagel had two goals, two assists and a plus-4 rating in a a 6-3 win over Detroit on Saturday.
Hagel opened the scoring at 1:28 of the first period when his shot went off the tip of Alex Lyon's glove. Hagel's second went into an empty net. He is on a three-game goal and point streak (four goals, two assists), and he has six goals and three assists in his last five contests. Hagel also has 18 shots and a plus-10 rating in that span. The Bolts play Sunday before Hagel joins Team Canada for the 4 Nations Face-Off, which starts Wednesday.
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Lightning's Brandon Hagel: Four goals in last four games
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Hagel scored a goal Thursday in a 5-1 win over Ottawa.
Hagel's goal stood as the winner Thursday. He also had another game-winning goal Jan. 30 in a victory over the Kings. Hagel has four goals and one assist in his last four games, including that win over the Kings. He also has 15 shots in that span. This guy has shown no signs of slowing down this season, and he has 24 goals, 32 assists and 155 shots in 53 contests. Hagel heads off to the 4 Nations Face-Off next week.
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Lightning's Brandon Hagel: Four points in last three games
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Hagel scored a goal Tuesday in a 4-3 win over Ottawa.
His wrist shot from the high slot beat Linus Ullmark glove side to push the Bolts up 3-2 early in the third period. Hagel has four points, including three goals, in his last three games, and he has 23 goals, 32 assists and 153 shots in 52 games this season. He's on pace for 87 points and 241 shots, both of which would be career highs.
Hagel scored twice and added an assist in a 3-0 victory over the Kings on Thursday.
The first goal was a thing of beauty. Hagel pulled an outside-in move on defender Jordan Spence with speed at the Kings' blue line, and he broke in fast and went five-hole on David Rittich. His second came late in the third when he followed a break by Nikita Kucherov, beat Drew Doughty to the puck and pounded in the rebound. The goals snapped an eight-game drought for Hagel, who had just three assists in that span. Overall, he has 22 goals, 32 assists and 147 shots in 50 games this season. He remains on pace to eclipse his career high in goals (30; 2022-23) and points (75; 2023-24).
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Lightning's Brandon Hagel: Slings helper in overtime win
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Hagel notched an assist and two shots on goal in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the Blackhawks.
Hagel helped out on Nick Paul's goal late in the second period that started the Lightning's comeback push. It's been a quieter stretch recently for Hagel, who has three helpers over his last six contests. The winger still remains a big part of the offense with 51 points, 135 shots on net and a plus-12 rating over 47 appearances this season as he continues to push toward a career year.
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Lightning's Brandon Hagel: Reaches 50-point mark
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Hagel produced a power-play assist and went minus-3 in Monday's 5-3 loss to the Maple Leafs.
Hagel had mixed results Monday, but his helper got him to the 50-point mark for the season (20 goals, 30 assists). He's surged to that level, racking up three goals and five assists over his last eight outings. The winger has added 130 shots on net, seven power-play points, 35 blocked shots, 38 PIM and a plus-11 rating over 45 appearances in what's shaping up to be a career year.
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Lightning's Brandon Hagel: Joins 20-goal club
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Hagel scored a goal on six shots, added an assist, went plus-2 and blocked four shots in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Penguins.
Hagel has three goals and three assists during his four-game point streak. He's gone 12 contests without a power-play point, earning 12 points in that span as he continues to play a massive role at even strength from the second line. Hagel is one of four Lightning skaters to reach the 20-goal mark so far, and he's at 48 points, 116 shots, 34 blocked shots, 32 PIM and a plus-18 rating through 41 appearances.
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Lightning's Brandon Hagel: Growth in game continues
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Hagel had a goal and an assist in a 4-1 win over Boston on Thursday.
Hagel has three points, including two goals, and 14 shots in his last two games. Overall, he has 19 goals and 26 assists, along with 109 shots, in 39 games. Hagel has grown his offensive game over the last three seasons with 64, 75 and he's on pace for a projected 92 points this year.
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Lightning's Brandon Hagel: Still on career pace
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Hagel scored a goal Tuesday in a 3-2 win over Carolina.
Hagel jammed in a rebound off a point shot late in the first to open the scoring. He remains on a career pace with 43 points (18 goals, 25 assists) in 38 games. At his current rate, Hagel could top 90 points and stuff home almost 40 goals. The 26-year-old is a smart fantasy option, albeit slightly underrated because stars like Nikita Kucherov and Brayden Point block most of the light in Tampa Bay.
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Lightning's Brandon Hagel: Grabs helper Thursday
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Hagel notched an assist in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Sharks.
Hagel has gotten on the scoresheet in eight of the last nine games, earning five goals and six assists in that span. He helped out on Anthony Cirelli's tally in Thursday's contest. Hagel is up to 42 points, 90 shots on net, 28 PIM, 26 blocked shots and a plus-14 rating over 35 appearances. The duo of Hagel and Cirelli has been the foundation of the second line, which has helped to spread the scoring burden throughout the Lightning's top six.
