Panthers coach Paul Maurice and Lightning coach Jon Cooper have much in common besides having their names etched onto the Stanley Cup and residing in Florida. They're both savvy in how they deal with media. They're both masters of dry humor. And they don't mind being on the receiving end of a light-hearted jab.

One of the important players on the Tampa Bay Lightning roster is going to miss their biggest game of the season. On Tuesday, head coach Jon Cooper told reporters that forward Brandon Hagel will not play in Game 5 of the team’s Atlantic Division Semifinal against the Florida Panthers.