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Hagel Game-Time Decision, Girgensons Out for Lightning Against Jets

The Tampa Bay Lightning have had a busy week, starting with Jon Cooper’s annual Coop’s Catch fishing tournament on Monday before returning to practice on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 1:17 AM
Hagel Game-Time Decision, Girgensons Out for Lightning Against Jets
Key Things to Know
  • Brandon Hagel is a game-time decision, while Zemgus Girgensons is ruled out against the Winnipeg Jets.
  • Both forwards suffered undisclosed injuries during the Lightning's recent three-game road trip.
  • Girgensons will miss Thursday's contest after leaving Saturday's game against Utah early.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brandon Hagel is considered a game-time decision, while forward Zemgus Girgensons has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Winnipeg Jets. Both players missed practices on Tuesday and Wednesday after sustaining undisclosed injuries during the team's recent three-game road trip against Vegas, Colorado, and Utah.

Girgensons previously left Saturday's game against Utah early due to his injury. Tampa Bay returns to the ice following a four-day break, having earned three of six possible points on the road trip, where assistant coach Rob Zettler noted costly turnovers were a major issue.

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