Lightning Defeat Devils 8-5, Hagel Scores Hat Trick

Brandon Hagel achieved a natural hat trick in just 6:28 during the second period of the Tampa Bay Lightning's 8-5 victory over the New Jersey Devils. This marked Hagel's first career natural hat trick and his third overall in the NHL, as he scored three consecutive goals to help the Lightning snap a two-game losing streak. Victor Hedman also contributed with two goals, while Anthony Cirelli had four assists in the match. The Devils started strong but faltered, allowing five unanswered goals in the second period, leading to their third loss in four games. Timo Meier scored twice for New Jersey, but the team has struggled defensively, allowing 14 goals in their last two games. Hagel praised his teammates for their collective effort and emphasized the need for continued growth as a team.