"Hagel's Heroics Help Lightning Even Series with Canadiens In a thrilling turn of events, the Tampa Bay Lightning have forced a decisive Game 5 in their best-of-seven series against the Montreal Canadiens, thanks in large part to the breakout performance of forward Brandon Hagel. With six goals in just four games, Hagel is now the leading scorer in the playoffs, and his two-goal effort in Game 4 was the catalyst for the Lightning's comeback. As the series shifts back to Tampa, the Canadiens will look to regroup and regain their footing, but Hagel's hot streak has given the Lightning renewed hope of advancing to the next round. Can the Canadiens contain Hagel's scoring surge and even the series, or will the Lightning's momentum propel them to victory?"
With a playoff-leading six goals in four games — including two goals in Game 4 — Brandon Hagel is a big reason why the Lightning are heading back to Tampa with their best-of-seven series against the Montreal Canadiens tied 2-2.
