We’re just concentrating on the area that you need to (in order) to win.” Lightning left wing Brandon Hagel, right, celebrates at the bench after scoring early in the second period to put Tampa Bay ahead 2-1. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ] It took little more ...

The post followed Canada’s thrilling 3-2 overtime victory in the 4 Nations Face-Off final against its American rivals.

Hagel, of course, had a starring role in the first Canada-USA game Saturday in Montreal, dropping the gloves with Matthew Tkachuk off the opening faceoff and riling up the crowd afterward by throwing both hands in the air.

Team Canada forward Brandon Hagel dropped a fiery comment on his fight with USA's Matthew Tkachuk during Canada's 3-1 loss.

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Hagel netted a shorthanded goal, dished an assist and blocked three shots in Sunday's 4-1 win against Seattle.

The Tampa Bay Lightning have their longest winning streak since the 2020-21 season after beating the Edmonton Oilers 4-1 on Tuesday at AMALIE Arena. A Leon Draisaitl power-play goal kicked things off in favor of Edmonton, but the Lightning scored four unanswered goals to overtake the Oilers.

Canadian forward Brandon Hagel said the animosity at the start of the game wasn't just for showmanship. When the Americans and Canadians met on Saturday night, a 3-1 win for the U.S., there were three fights in the first nine seconds of the game.