Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brandon Hagel has been suspended for one game due to a late hit on Aleksander Barkov of the Florida Panthers during Game 2 of their playoff series. The incident led to Barkov exiting the game and raised concerns about his availability for Game 3. As the Panthers take a commanding 2-0 series lead, the team is waiting to see if their captain will be fit to play. The hit has sparked debates within the hockey community regarding player safety and compliance with league standards.