CHICAGO, IL (SNN-TV) – Brandon Hagel had a goal and an assist in his return to Chicago, as the Lightning beat the lowly Blackhawks 4-1 for their fourth straight victory.
The 24-year-old Hagel made his NHL debut with the Blackhawks in 2020. He was in the middle of a breakout season when he was traded to the Lightning in March.
Alex Killorn snapped a tie in the third period as Tampa Bay won for the 11th time in 14 games overall. Pat Maroon and Nicholas Paul also scored in the opener of a three-game trip, and Brian Elliott made 25 saves.
The Lightning will go for five straight wins tonight, as they’re on the road in Minnesota taking on the Wild. The puck is set to drop late tonight at 9:30 over on TNT.