Brandon Hagel Returns to Lightning Lineup Sunday After Upper Body Injury

Brandon Hagel (upper body) is taking warmups and is set to return to the Tampa Bay Lightning's lineup Sunday against the Canucks. This return follows an undisclosed injury sustained on November 12, 2025, where he played only three shifts against the Rangers, leading to his unavailability on November 15. Prior to his injury, Hagel was on a hot streak, recording 11 points in his last seven games as of November 8, including a multi-goal performance on November 6 and goals in four straight games by November 2. In 2023-24, he registered career highs with 26 goals and 75 points in 82 games, often playing alongside Nikita Kucherov and Brayden Point. His fantasy stock remains high, especially if he maintains a top-line role, with potential for continued success alongside Anthony Cirelli.