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Devils left wing Jesper Bratt, (63, right) celebrates with teammates, including defenseman Dougie Hamilton (7) and defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler (71), after scoring past Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) during the second period Sunday.
Tampa Bay gets an early two-goal lead but can’t hold on in its third meeting with New Jersey in six days.
Hagel has six points over his past three games, including two game-winning goals.
Expect the veteran to receive a rousing reception in his first game at Amalie Arena as an opposing player.
The team celebrates its 30-year history with a ceremony that includes alumni and fans, as Esposito, Marty St. Louis and Vinny Lecavalier are honored.

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  1. Devils left wing Jesper Bratt, (63, right) celebrates with teammates, including defenseman Dougie Hamilton (7) and defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler (71), after scoring past Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) during the second period Sunday.
  2. Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Brandon Hagel (38) races for the puck with Montreal Canadiens defenseman David Savard (58) close by in the third period on Saturday, March 18, 2023 in Tampa.
  3. Lightning captain Steven Stamkos expects the reception Ondrej Palat, now with the Devils, will receive Sunday in his first game in Tampa as an opposing player to be "near the top of all the ones we've had."
  4. Phil Esposito speaks on stage during the Lightning's first Hall of Fame ceremony, held Friday night at Amalie Arena.
  5. Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) celebrates his goal against the Devils during the second period Thursday night. He scored again in the third.
  6. Lightning captain Steven Stamkos feels more comfortable, and productive, when he's playing center.
  7. Lightning left wing Brandon Hagel (38) congratulates Anthony Cirelli on his goal against the Devils during the first period on Tuesday night.
  8. The company that owns the Bally Sports networks has filed for bankruptcy as expected, but indicated in a news release the broadcast of games won't be disrupted.
  9. Lightning center Steven Stamkos moves the puck against the Jets on Sunday in Tampa.
  10. Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (71) tries to gain control of the puck while Jets center Mark Scheifele (55) puts pressure on him during the first period of Sunday's game in Tampa.
  11. Lightning founder Phil Esposito will be inducted into the franchise's inaugural Hall of Fame class this weekend.
  12. Lightning left wing Alex Killorn tries to gain control of the puck during the third period against the Jets on Sunday. The next two games for Tampa Bay will be on the road against the Devils.
  13. Winnipeg Jets center Mason Appleton (22) and Lightning center Ross Colton (79) crash into the net behind goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) during the second period of Sunday's game at Amalie Arena.
  14. Lightning center Brayden Point (21) celebrates his second-period goal against the Chicago Blackhawks Saturday at Amalie Arena. Point later netted the winner late in the third.
  15. Chicago Blackhawks right wing Joey Anderson (15) falls on top of Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) along the boards during the first period of Saturday's game at Amalie Arena.
  16. Lightning forwards Tanner Jeannot, left, Ross Colton, center, and Nick Paul, right, wait at the bench, along with head coach Jon Cooper, back right, as the Florida Panthers challenge a goal during a game last month at Amalie Arena.
  17. With a 23-5-5 record at Amalie Arena, the Lightning are tied for the second-most wins in the NHL at home this season. The flip side is they are 15-16-1 on the road, their worst record away from Amalie since the 2012-13 season.
  18. Lightning left wing Tanner Jeannot (84) drops the gloves and fights Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb (3) during the second period Thursday at Amalie Arena.
  19. Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman participated in Wednesday’s full practice and today’s morning skate but is unlikely to play tonight against the Vegas Golden Knights.
  20. Lightning center Michael Eyssimont (23) avoids the check of the Philadelphia Flyers' Justin Braun (61) during the second period of Tuesday's game at Amalie Arena.
  21. Flyers defenseman Tony DeAngelo is held back by linesman Ryan Galloway after being assessed a major penalty and game misconduct for spearing against the Lightning's Corey Perry during the third period of Tampa Bay's 5-2 win Tuesday night.
  22. Nikita Kucherov accepts congratulatory fist bumps after scoring one of his two goals in a 5-2 victory against Philadelphia on Tuesday night that ended a five-game Lightning losing streak.
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