Brandon Hagel posts two assists, six shots in Lightning win over Capitals

Fantasy hockey: Hagel's two-assist night with six shots matches his 1.07 points per game average and elite underlying grades, confirming his roster value.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · October 4, 2026 · Updated October 8, 2026

Brandon Hagel posted two assists and six shots on goal in 22:07 of ice time as Tampa Bay beat Washington 3-1 on Saturday, October 3. He finished plus-two with no hits or blocks in the win.

The two-point outing aligns with his recent 1.07 points per game average, while the six shots more than doubled his 2.9 shots per game norm. His underlying play grades 99 out of 100 among forwards in shots, scoring chances and ice time, a read on how sustainable his scoring is.

Fantasy impact

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Brandon Hagel

Hagel's 22:07 of ice time comfortably exceeded his 19:47 per night average, showing the Lightning leaned on him in a tight one-goal game. He averages 0.48 goals and 0.60 assists per game over his 218-game model sample, so the two assists fit his production profile. The six shots represent strong volume despite no goals to show for them.

His elite process score of 99 suggests the production will continue, making him a reliable fantasy option across standard formats. He sits sixth on the Lightning in power-play time at 2:22 per game on the second unit, which limits his ceiling but keeps his multi-category floor high. Tampa Bay plays three more times this week on Saturday, Monday and Thursday.

What to do

• Keep Hagel in your lineup for Tampa Bay's three remaining games this week on Saturday, Monday and Thursday.

• Rely on his 99-out-of-100 underlying grades as evidence his 1.07 points per game rate will hold.

• Count on him for 19:47 a night and steady multi-category production outside the power play.

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