Brandon Hagel Unavailable Saturday Amidst Strong Offensive Season and Recent Hot Streak

Brandon Hagel of the Tampa Bay Lightning is unavailable for Saturday's game against Florida due to an undisclosed injury. This comes after a recent hot streak where he accumulated 11 points in his last seven games, including a goal and an assist on November 8, and two goals and a power-play assist on November 6. He also sustained an undisclosed injury on November 12, playing only three shifts. In the 2023-24 campaign, the 25-year-old winger registered career highs with 26 goals, 75 points, 184 shots, and 19:15 of average ice time. His offensive production has significantly increased since joining the Lightning, and he's expected to maintain a role on the second line with power-play time, making him a mid-round fantasy pick.