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

Chicago rookie Landon Slaggert gave Chicago their first lead of the night on a one-time shot from the top of the left faceoff circle. A Chicago shot missed the net wide but bounced around the front of the net to a waiting Ryan Donato, who extended the Blackhawks’ lead from the left side of the goal.

But Blackhawks star Connor Bedard scored the tying goal with five seconds left on Chicago’s one-man-advantage with a remarkable tight-angle shot that found a tiny opening between goaltender Jonas Johansson’s left shoulder and the crossbar.

The Los Angeles Kings head into the matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning after losing three games in a row.

Landon Slaggert scored the go-ahead goal in his season debut as the Chicago Blackhawks opened a three-game Eastern Conference road trip with a 4-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday night.

Slaggert put the Blackhawks ahead 2-1 at 18:14 with a snap shot from the top of the left circle off a drop pass from Lukas Reichel. Slaggert was playing his first NHL game of the season, having been recalled from Rockford of the American Hockey League on Sunday.

As the 4-Nations Face-Off tournament and the resulting break loom in February, the Tampa Bay Lightning are seeking one key as January comes to a close: normalcy.

It’s no secret that January has been a grind for the Lightning. It’s that way for every team at this point in the season. But add Tampa Bay’s schedule this month — 16 games over 29 days — and it’s

Lightning general manager Julian BriseBois believes that his team is playing better than last season despite their struggles.

(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 ...

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

The Tampa Bay Lightning, including Brayden Point, face the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET, at Amalie Arena. Prop bets for Point are available, and so is some information to help you make the right calls.