Overview
- Hagens scored his fourth NHL goal to give the Bruins a 4-3 lead in the third period of Saturday’s 6-4 win over the San Jose Sharks.
- The 19-year-old rookie is tied for the NHL lead in rookie scoring with nine points (4 goals, 5 assists).
- NHL tracking data shows three of Hagens’ four goals came from within seven feet of the net, reflecting a shift to net-front finishing.
- Hagens leads all NHL forwards with 16 blocked shots, and coaches say the team intentionally pushed him inside to boost scoring and defensive value.
- Boston has used Hagens with Elias Lindholm and Casey Mittelstadt as a de facto shutdown trio that outperformed Macklin Celebrini’s line in limited 5-on-5 minutes.