What happened: Brandon Hagel scored his 10th goal of the season to stretch Tampa's lead to 3-0 against Buffalo. Hagel converted a loose rebound after Tampa established control with two late goals in the opening period.

Why it matters: The milestone goal gives Hagel double-digit tallies on the campaign as he continues to drive top-line production. Tampa took control of the contest by capitalizing on special teams and net-front rebounds.

What to watch: Tampa looks to protect the three-goal margin as the game moves into the second period.