Point scored a power-play goal in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to Chicago.

If the forward prospect can duplicate his production from AHL Syracuse, it could provide a much-needed boost for Tampa Bay.

Connor Bedard’s sharp angle shot from the right corner of the offensive zone knotted the score, and Chicago rookie Landon Slaggert gave the visitors a 2-1 lead on his snap shot from atop the left faceoff circle with 1:46 left in the period.

Point notched a power-play assist and four shots on goal in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the Blackhawks.

ST. LOUIS — In Utah last weekend, St. Louis Blues coach Jim Montgomery benched linemates Robert Thomas and Pavel Buchnevich. He followed that up by separating the two for the next game against the Vegas Golden Knights and the start of the teams’ rematch Thursday night.

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(AP Photo/Chris O’Meara) Anaheim Ducks center Mason McTavish (23) passes the puck past Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (21) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara ...

Connor Bedard scored from a seemingly impossible angle, Arvid Soderblom stopped 34 shots and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-1 on Tuesday night.

BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Kings are looking to end a three-game slide with a win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. Tampa Bay has a 15-7-1 record in home games and a 26-20-3 record overall. The Lightning have allowed 139 goals while scoring 171 for a +32 scoring differential.

BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Blackhawks enter the matchup with the Tampa Bay Lightning as losers of three games in a row. Tampa Bay has a 26-19-3 record overall and a 15-6-1 record in home games. The Lightning have allowed 135 goals while scoring 170 for a +35 scoring differential.

The general manager says the team’s play has been deserving of more wins, but a friendlier schedule should lead to more points.

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