Brandon Hagel's Crucial Role in Lightning's Survival
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- Category: Sports
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 07:50 UTC
- Sources: ESPN
The Tampa Bay Lightning's Brandon Hagel has been a game-changer for his team, scoring the first Gordie Howe hat trick in franchise playoff history. Reuters reports that Hagel is critical to forcing a Game 7, while ESPN says he needs to continue his hot streak.
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