Brandon Hagel posts three points in Lightning win over Jets

Fantasy hockey: Hagel's big night matches the form already baked into his value, with elite underlying numbers pointing to sustainable production.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · October 30, 2026 · Updated October 30, 2026

Brandon Hagel recorded one goal and two assists on five shots in 21:45 of ice time as the Lightning beat the Jets 6-4 on Thursday, October 29. He finished plus-one with one hit and one block in the victory.

The three-point outing matches the level Hagel was already producing at 1.07 points per game in his recent averages. His underlying play grades 99 out of 100 among forwards, a measure of how sustainable his scoring is given his shot volume, scoring chances and ice time.

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Brandon Hagel

Hagel's five shots and 21:45 of ice time on Thursday reflect the workload that has powered his recent averages of 2.9 shots and 19:47 a night. He sits on the second power-play unit and averages 2:22 of power-play time per game, sixth among all Lightning skaters. His process grade of 99 out of 100 among forwards measures how his shot generation and scoring chances support his 0.48 goals and 0.60 assists per game.

With three games left this week on Thursday, Saturday and Tuesday, Hagel remains a strong play for managers who roster him. His 1.07 points per game and elite process score point to steady output without relying on outlier performances like this one. The volume and opportunity were already established before Thursday's game, and nothing in his workload needs to change for him to deliver that level.

What to do

• Keep Hagel active in all formats with three games remaining this week.

• Trust his 99 process grade and shot volume to support continued point production.

• Treat Thursday's line as confirmation of his established level, not a breakout.

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