TAMPA, Fla. — Brayden Point celebrated a significant milestone by achieving 600 career points through a power-play goal, helping the Tampa Bay Lightning secure a 4-1 victory over the Boston Bruins on Thursday evening.

Brandon Hagel contributed with a goal and an assist, while Michael Eyssimont and Anthony Cirelli found the net in a span of just 5:03 during the second period. Ryan McDonagh played a pivotal role with two assists in the match.

This win allowed Tampa Bay to bounce back, making it two consecutive victories after a streak of four losses. The Lightning’s performance was enough to propel them ahead of the Bruins, placing them in third in the Atlantic Division.

On the other hand, Boston managed to get a goal from Mason Lohrei, while goaltender Jeremy Swayman made 27 saves for the team. Unfortunately for the Bruins, they continue to struggle, with a record of 0-5-1 in their last six games.

In terms of noteworthy highlights, Lohrei became the first defenseman for the Bruins to score a goal since December 3. Moreover, it has been eight games since Boston last converted on a power play.

For the Lightning, Ryan McDonagh reached his 400th career point with an assist on Cirelli’s short-handed goal, contributing to Tampa Bay’s impressive total of eight short-handed goals this season.

A key moment in the game occurred late in the second period when Nick Paul sent a bounce pass off the boards into the neutral zone. Mikey Eyssimont seized the opportunity to skate uncontested into the Boston zone, delivering a wrist shot from the left faceoff circle that found its way past Swayman, extending the lead to 2-0.

A striking statistic to consider is that Tampa Bay has an excellent record of 16 wins, 3 losses, and 1 overtime loss when they score four or more goals in a game.

Looking ahead, both teams are set to take the ice again on Saturday. The Bruins will face off against the Florida Panthers, while the Lightning will travel to New Jersey to take on the Devils.