Following Team Canada’s euphoric championship win in the 4 Nations Faceoff on Thursday night, an illness bug that went through the dressing rooms at the tournament had hit Hagel when he returned to Tampa. It had taken most of Hagel’s voice, but certainly not his will to compete.

Sure enough, for much of the first two periods, the Kraken were sharp in their execution, and the Lightning were not quite in sync. In the opening frame, the Lightning managed to limit high-danger chances, which helped them get out of the first in a scoreless tie.

Making his NHL debut at age 28, Kraken goaltender Ales Stezka held the Lightning to one goal until halfway through the third period Sunday. Seattle (25-30-4) managed little goal support and let up late.

Making his NHL debut at age 28, Kraken goaltender Ales Stezka held the Lightning to one goal until halfway through the third period Sunday but received little goal support in a 4-1 loss.

The Seattle Kraken continue their road trip with a battle against the Tampa Bay Lightning and will do so with Ales Stezka in between the pipes.