Tampa Bay Lightning Forward Brayden Point to Return vs. Penguins
Point's Return Bolsters Lightning's Stanley Cup Hopes
The Tampa Bay Lightning have received a major boost with the news that star forward Brayden Point is set to return to the lineup on Thursday night against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Point has been sidelined since November 21st with an upper-body injury, but he has been practicing with the team this week and is expected to make his season debut against the Penguins.
Point's return is a huge boost for the Lightning, who have struggled to score goals in his absence. The Lightning are currently ranked 29th in the NHL in goals per game, and they have averaged just 2.6 goals per game since Point went down with his injury.
Point is one of the Lightning's most dangerous offensive players, and his return should help to jumpstart the team's offense. Point scored 28 goals and added 30 assists in 66 games last season, and he was on pace to surpass those totals before he was injured this season.
Lightning Hope Point's Return Sparks Playoff Push
The Lightning are currently in third place in the Atlantic Division, and they are just two points behind the Boston Bruins for second place. The Lightning have struggled to find consistency this season, but they are hoping that Point's return will help them to make a push for the playoffs.
The Lightning have a tough schedule down the stretch, but they are confident that they can make a run at the playoffs with Point back in the lineup. The Lightning have won two Stanley Cups in the past three years, and they are hoping to make another run this season.
Conclusion
The return of Brayden Point is a major boost for the Tampa Bay Lightning. Point is one of the team's most dangerous offensive players, and his return should help to jumpstart the team's offense. The Lightning are hoping that Point's return will help them to make a push for the playoffs.