Brandon Hagel Placed on Injured Reserve with Upper-Body Injury

Brandon Hagel (upper body) has been placed on injured reserve, confirming he will miss Saturday's game against Carolina and Monday's matchup against St. Louis. This marks his second consecutive missed game, and his return after the Christmas break is uncertain. The move to IR means he is not eligible to play Monday. This season, Hagel has accumulated 18 goals, 31 points, 95 shots on net, and 25 hits through 32 appearances, making his absence a notable loss for the team.