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Lightning's Brayden Point: Twelve points in last nine games
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Point put up two assists in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Red Wings.
Point has 12 points (five goals, seven assists) in his past nine games, all since the Olympic break. He has 42 points, including 26 assists, and 96 shots in 46 games this season.
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Lightning's Brayden Point: Extends point streak
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Point scored a goal in Sunday's 8-7 loss to the Sabres.
Point was credited with a goal that gave the Lightning a 6-4 lead, but the puck was placed into the net by a Sabres defenseman. Still, this goal extended Point's streak to four games with at least one goal or assist. Over that four-game stretch, the 29-year-old center has two goals and three assists, but he's also racked up 10 points (five goals, five assists) in seven outings since the Olympic break.
Point scored a goal Saturday in a 5-2 win over Toronto.
The game was his 700th regular-season contest in the NHL. Point is on a three-game, four-point scoring streak (one goal, three assists; four shots). He has nine points, including four goals, in six games since the Olympic break.
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Lightning's Brayden Point: Seven points in last five games
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Point scored a power-play goal Thursday in a 4-1 loss to the Jets.
Point buried the rebound after Darren Raddysh hammered a point shot off the end boards and back into the slot. It was his 15th snipe of the season. Point has points in four of the five games since the break and seven points, including four goals, and 10 shots in that span.
Lightning's Brayden Point: Five points in last two games
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Point had a goal and an assist in Thursday's 5-4 loss to the Hurricanes.
Point has two multi-point games (three goals, two assists) in the Bolts two games since the break. There's no rust on his game after missing 11 games prior to the Olympics with a lower-body injury. The Bolts could afford to give Point some rest to protect his health, what with a six-point lead over Detroit and Montreal at the top of the Atlantic. Even if that happens, he's still a great fantasy option. Point has 35 points, including 14 goals, and 89 shots in 39 games.
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Lightning's Brayden Point: Notches three points in return
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Point scored two goals, recorded an assist and fired five shots on goal in Wednesday's 4-2 win over Toronto.
Point made an immediate impact upon his return to Tampa Bay's lineup following his 11-game absence before the Olympic break. Not only did he score twice and add an assist, but he tallied 11 total shots, despite missing the net six times. His hot start to post-Olympic break play bodes well for the 29-year-old's chance to turn around his rough campaign, where he's posted 13 goals, 33 points and 87 shots on net across 38 games this season. When healthy, Point remains a steady fantasy option and is in a great spot to succeed while centering the Lightning's top line.
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Lightning's Brayden Point: Slated to be in Wednesday's lineup
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Point (lower body) is expected to draw into the lineup against Toronto on Wednesday, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports.
Point was placed on injured reserve Jan. 16 after getting hurt in Philadelphia on Jan. 12. The right-shot center was then transferred to LTIR in early February and wasn't able to represent Team Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics due to his injury. Now that he's back in the fold, it may take some time for Point to get back up to speed, but prior to getting hurt, he was playing at an extremely high level, amassing eight goals, 19 points and a plus-16 rating across a 15-game stretch.
Point (lower body) has been ruled out of the upcoming Olympics for Team Canada, Pierre LeBrun of TSN reports Thursday.
Point is on long-term injured reserve and hasn't played for the Lightning since Jan. 12 due to his lower-body injury. His status for the Olympics was up in the air, but he'll ultimately be held out and replaced by Seth Jarvis. His next opportunity to suit up for Tampa Bay will be Feb. 25 against Toronto, but it's not yet clear whether he'll be able to do so.
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Lightning's Brayden Point: Moves to LTIR
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Point (lower body) was transferred to long-term injured reserve Tuesday, per PuckPedia.
Point last played Jan. 12 versus the Flyers. He is required to be out for 10 games and 24 days. He will complete the first requirement Tuesday versus the Sabres, but he's already been ruled out for the Lightning up to the Olympic break. Point is still a possibility to play for Team Canada at the Olympics, though it remains what the national team is planning to do in regards to his status.
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Lightning's Brayden Point: Won't return before break
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Point (lower body) will not be back ahead of the Olympic break, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports Tuesday.
Point was previously deemed week-to-week by the club, so this development shouldn't come as a surprise. The 29-year-old center hasn't been ruled out for the Winter Olympics yet, and may still be an option for Team Canada in its Feb. 12 clash with Czechia.
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Lightning's Brayden Point: Officially lands on IR
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Point (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Friday, per the NHL media site.
Point was already deemed week-to-week by the club, so it shouldn't come as a surprise to see him end up on injured reserve. In his last eight games before getting hurt, the Calgary native racked up five goals and six helpers, including a trio of power-play points. With an extended absence, Point could miss the 80-point threshold for the first time since 2021-22.
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Lightning's Brayden Point: Deemed week-to-week
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Point (lower body) is week-to-week, per Lightning play-by-by announcer Dave Randorf on Tuesday.
Point sustained the injury in Monday's 5-1 win over Philadelphia. While it isn't a season-ending issue, he will likely be out for a while, and it remains unclear if it will impact his availability for the 2026 Winter Olympics in February. Point has amassed 11 goals, 30 points and 82 shots on net through 37 appearances this season.
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Lightning's Brayden Point: Injured in Philadelphia
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Point (lower body) has been ruled out for the remainder of Monday's game in Philadelphia.
Immediately after Point scored a goal on the power play during the middle frame, Cam York fell onto Point's right leg, per Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com. Point wasn't able to leave the ice under his own power and ultimately did not return to the game. The Lightning will play in the second half of a back-to-back Tuesday in Pittsburgh, so given the quick turnaround, Point should not be expected to be available for that matchup. It's a possibility the right-shot center will return to Tampa Bay in the near future to be fully evaluated. The Lightning's current road trip concludes Sunday in Dallas.
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Lightning's Brayden Point: Trio of apples in win
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Point delivered a three-assist performance Saturday in a 7-2 win over Philadelphia.
Point's five-game scoring streak was snapped Tuesday against the Avs, but he's right back on the horse. His overall 29 points in 36 games don't leap off the page, especially for a guy with his pedigree. However, Point has really added some nitrous oxide to his game over the last month. He has 18 points, including 11 helpers, and 29 shots in his last 14 games. Point is the sizzle and the steak right now.
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Lightning's Brayden Point: Finally warming up as streak grows
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Point had a goal and an assist in a 7-3 victory over San Jose on Saturday.
The Sharks started flat-footed, and Point made them pay early on a 3-on-2. His assist came later on the power play. Point is on a five-game, seven-point scoring streak (11 shots), and he has a power-play point in each of his last two games. He's also on a three-game goal streak (four). Point has scuffled this season, and he has just 10 snipes in 34 games after averaging 46 goals over his last three regular seasons. His luck is improving, and that means you'll benefit from a strong second half as you drive to your own playoffs.
Point scored twice Thursday in a 5-3 win over the Kings.
The goals extended Point's scoring streak to four games and five points, including three snipes. He has 13 points (six goals, seven assists) in his last 11 games, which is much more Point-like than his 11 points in his first 22 games. And his five shots Thursday were a great sign -- he had six over his previous four games. Point's 12.2 shooting percentage is like an anchor right now, compared to his 18.5 career average and his 22.2 mark from last season. His "luck" appears to be improving, and your window on getting him in a buy-low deal is closing fast.
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Lightning's Brayden Point: Lights lamp in overtime win
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Point scored a goal on two shots in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Ducks.
Point has two goals and two assists over his last five games. It's not quite the heater he was on earlier in December, but he's getting back to being steady on offense after a poor November ended with an undisclosed injury that cost him seven contests. For the season, Point is at seven goals, 15 assists, 69 shots on net, 13 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating over 32 appearances, putting him at risk of finishing under a point-per-game pace for the first time since 2021-22.
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Lightning's Brayden Point: Eight points in last six games
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Point scored a goal Saturday in a 6-4 win over Carolina.
He put the Bolts up 3-2 early in the second period when he redirected a pass into an open net behind Pyotr Kochetkov. Point has eight points (three goals, five assists) over his past six games. His 9.5 shooting percentage remains abysmal relative to his 18.4 career average, so expect a goal run soon enough. Point has really started to warm up -- he had 11 points in his first 22 games prior to this run. The window to get him in trade is closing.
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