Posts About "Brayden Point"
Maple Leafs’ Robertson Could Be Another Point Or Guentzel
October 20th, 2020 Given Nick Robertson's talent and skill set, it was a head-scratcher to see him drop in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. When Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas selected the under-sized forward 53rd overall, he got a player with superstar potential. Size makes a difference in the NHL, but in the last few seasons, smaller, more...
The 5 Most Iconic Goals From the Lightning's Stanley Cup Run
October 2nd, 2020 After years of coming up short, the Tampa Bay Lightning won the 2020 Stanley Cup, finally silencing the doubters while showcasing that they are the best team in the NHL. Sure, this was not a traditional postseason, but that doesn't mean that the run to the Stanley Cup was any less magical for fans and players. Related: What the 2020...
Stars Pushed to Brink of Elimination After Game 4 Loss in OT
September 26th, 2020 After a tough loss in Game 3, the Dallas Stars started strong but were unable to contain the Tampa Bay Lightning’s most dangerous players and eventually lost Game 4, 5-4 in overtime. The two teams will tangle again on Saturday night, and we could finally see the 2020 Stanley Cup handed out if the Lightning can win their fourth game in...
Cole Perfetti Talks Preparing for Unprecedented NHL Draft
September 15th, 2020 Six months and counting. That's the last time Cole Perfetti and many of the other top prospects played in a meaningful game. Here we are in September and we are still waiting to know where they'll end up in the NHL Draft. Luckily for them and for us, we don't have to wait much longer. The NHL recently announced the dates of the...
3 Takeaways From Lightning Game 3 Loss to the Islanders
September 12th, 2020 Games 1 and 2 saw the Tampa Bay Lightning dominate and snatch a victory last minute from the New York Islanders, respectively. There were many players who had significant roles in both wins. However, Game 3 turned out a little differently from the previous two. Related: Lightning Larceny: Revisiting Sergachev for Drouin Trade The...
Lightning Standout Players From Game 1
September 8th, 2020 The Tampa Bay Lightning wasted no time finding their game in the Eastern Conference Final against the New York Islanders on Sunday night. They produced eight goals to defeat the Isles by a final score of 8-2. It was a statement game for the Lightning, not only to their Eastern foe but to the Dallas Stars and Vegas Golden Knights who are...
The Conn Smythe Contenders
September 6th, 2020 With the NHL down to its final four playoff teams, there are a handful of players who have emerged as front-runners for the Conn Smythe Trophy as postseason MVP. After having scored 25 points in 15 games, Nathan MacKinnon looked like he was going to run away with the award until his Colorado Avalanche lost in seven games to the Dallas...
Lightning: 5 Best Yzerman-Era Draft Picks
June 25th, 2020 Throughout his tenure with the Tampa Bay Lightning, general manager Steve Yzerman found great success at the draft. Even if he struggled at times with first-round picks, his team of scouts consistently pulled top-talent out of all rounds of the draft. With the 2019 edition representing the first draft for the Lightning without...
Point Scored Deciding Goal, Lightning Beat Red Wings 2-1
December 29th, 2019 TAMPA, Fla. — Brayden Point scored a power-play goal in the third period and the Tampa Bay Lightning extended their winning streak to three games with a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday night. Tampa Bay has won 16 consecutive regular-season games against the Red Wings, the longest winning streak in Lightning...
Bolts Breakdown: Undisciplined & Inconsistent to Start the Season
October 14th, 2019 Before the 2019-20 season began, the Tampa Bay Lightning were the odds-on favorite to win the Stanley Cup. They were one of the best teams in regular-season history last season, but after having been swept by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, questions surrounding the team swirled throughout the...
5 Takeaways From Maple Leafs Blowout Loss to Lightning
October 11th, 2019 What an absolute stinker. At least that’s the case if you’re a fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs following their 7-3 blowout loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday. The two teams combined for seven first period goals, in which the Maple Leafs came out down one heading into the second frame. While the Maple Leafs disappointed...
Lightning Shuffle Lines with Point Injury
October 5th, 2019 It was a good start to the Tampa Bay Lightning's 2019-20 campaign as they opened the season with a 5-2 win against the Florida Panthers. While the team is largely unchanged from last year, their opening night lineup looked a little different for a few reasons, one of the largest being the injury to center Brayden Point. Related:...
What Point's Contract Means for His Lightning Future
September 26th, 2019 I only had time to proofread this once instead of my normal two times. let me know if I missed anything.
