Could this Lightning forward hit 100 points for the first time in his career?

It's always memorable when the Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers get together. There was a time when hockey in Florida was glossed over, but that's no longer the case. Over the past decade the two teams have built winning cultures, fueling their in-season matchups. The Battle of Florida has grown over the years to become one of the most intense rivalries in the NHL.

From 4 Nations scraps to postseason collisions, the Lightning winger breaks down his intense on-ice history with Florida’s agitator and the adrenaline of fighting on the biggest stage.

The rivalry between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Florida Panthers reached another level during their preseason meeting in October 2025, when Panthers forward A. J.

Brandon Hagel had a strange season for the Tampa Bay Lightning. He recorded a new career high in goals, despite missing a considerable amount of time for the first time in his NHL career. His point total dropped quite a bit from the prior season, but he was still a very effective player for the Bolts, especially in the playoffs.

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brandon Hagel opened up about his team's unfortunate Game 7 loss to the Montreal Canadiens.

Chris Faria's favorite NHL player props for Sunday, May 3, feature Brandon Hagel, Matt Boldy, and Lane Hutson.

The Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning meet Wednesday night in a pivotal Game 5, with the Eastern Conference first-round series tied 2-2 after four razor-close games. Every matchup in the series has been decided by a single goal, and…

It looks like the Montreal Canadiens will be making a change to their lineup ahead of Game 5 against the Tampa Bay Lightning, and it may not be the one most expected.