Hagel introduced himself to anyone not already paying attention during the 4 Nations Face-Off in February, where he fired both punches and verbal challenges for Canada, fighting Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk in the first United States-Canada showdown and announcing his team was playing “for a flag, not the cameras,” in a shot at the U.S.

There was a lot to correct from Tuesday’s 6-2 loss. Despite playing at home, the Lightning struggled to match the Panthers’ intensity and physicality. Their execution lacked in areas in which they flourished during the regular season.