Brandon Hagel records four-point night with hat trick for Lightning

Fantasy hockey: Hagel's three goals and one assist showed his ceiling, but his recent averages already price in this scoring level.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · October 11, 2026

Brandon Hagel scored three goals and added one assist in 21:32 on Saturday, October 10, as Tampa Bay beat the Islanders 5-3. He finished with six shots, three hits, four blocks and was plus-2 in the victory.

The four-point night shows Hagel's offensive ceiling, but his recent averages already reflect production at this level. He grades 99 out of 100 among forwards in underlying play (shots, scoring chances and ice time), a measure of how sustainable his scoring pace is.

Fantasy impact

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Brandon Hagel

Hagel averages 1.07 points per game in his recent sample (0.48 goals, 0.60 assists), so a four-point night represents the high end of his range rather than a new level. He plays 19:47 a night at even strength and 2:22 on the power play, where he works on the second unit (sixth among all Tampa Bay skaters in power-play ice time).

His process grade of 99 out of 100 among forwards confirms that his scoring is backed by shot volume (2.9 per game) and scoring chances, making him a reliable source of points over the course of a week. The Lightning have three games left this week (Saturday, Tuesday, Thursday), giving him ample opportunity to add to his totals.

What to do

• Keep Hagel active in all formats with Tampa Bay playing three times this week.

• His elite underlying numbers (99 out of 100 process grade) make him a reliable fantasy option even after a big night.

• Expect continued production near his 1.07 points-per-game average rather than a repeat of this ceiling performance.

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