TAMPA, Fla. — Brayden Point scored two first-period goals to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 4-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night.
Point's early surge gave the Lightning a 2-0 lead before the Red Wings responded. Nikita Kucherov assisted on both of Point's goals, and the pair celebrated together after the second tally.
Conor Geekie added a physical presence with a hit on Lucas Raymond, while Anthony Cirelli matched up against Sheldon Dries. Defenseman Moritz Seider battled Point throughout the game.
The Lightning secured the win at home, while the Red Wings fell short despite a late push.
