Brayden Point's Return Powers Lightning's Overtime Victory Over Penguins
Point scored twice, including the game-winner, as Tampa Bay overcame a two-goal deficit against Pittsburgh.
- Tampa Bay Lightning's Brayden Point made a significant impact in his return from a lower-body injury, scoring twice to secure a 3-2 overtime win against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
- Point's overtime goal marked his 10th of the season and his 11th career overtime goal, moving him to second in franchise history for overtime scores.
- Anthony Cirelli contributed with a tying goal in the third period, while goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy recorded 17 saves to help the Lightning secure their third consecutive win.
- Despite leading 2-0, the Penguins could not hold their advantage, marking their second consecutive game where they let a two-goal lead slip away in the third period.
- Sidney Crosby achieved a personal milestone by surpassing Joe Sakic for 13th on the NHL's all-time assist list, with a key assist on Rickard Rakell's goal.