NHL News: Lightning’s Hagel Suspended One Game for Interference
By Basil Stroh
Brandon Hagel with the Tampa Bay Lightning in January 2023. By Jenn G. jpg, CC BY-SA 4.0, https commons.wikimedia.org
NHL Public Relations
NEW YORK (April 25, 2025) – Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brandon Hagel has been suspended for one game for interference against Florida Panthers forward Aleksander Barkov during Game 2 of the teams’ First Round series in Tampa on Thursday, April 24, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today.
The incident occurred at 9:49 of the third period. Hagel was assessed a major penalty for interference.
For a full explanation of the decision, complete with video, please click on the following link: https://www.nhl.com/video/topic/player-safety/hagel-suspended-1-playoff-game-6371949906112.
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