Hagel’s Gordie Howe Hat Trick Propels Lightning to Series-Evening Win Over Canadiens
Brandon Hagel delivered a standout performance for the Tampa Bay Lightning, recording a Gordie Howe hat trick (goal, assist, and fight) in a crucial 3-2 overtime win against the Montreal Canadiens. His all-around effort, combining skill and physicality, proved to be the difference-maker as Tampa Bay evened the series at 1-1.