Brayden Point seals victory with overtime power-play goal

On Friday afternoon in Nashville, Tennessee, Brayden Point delivered a thrilling finish for the Tampa Bay Lightning with an overtime power-play goal that secured a 3-2 victory over the Nashville Predators. The game began with Roman Josi scoring the first goal for Nashville just 1:12 into the opening period. Anthony Cirelli responded with a shorthanded goal in the second period, tying the game at 2-2. After Cirelli was injured early in the game, he returned wearing a protective face shield and continued to contribute significantly to the Lightning’s efforts. The contest illustrated the tight competition as both teams sought to better their standings, especially Nashville, who has struggled recently. This win marked the Lightning's second victory in their last three games, bolstered by Jonas Johansson's solid performance in goal with 29 saves. In contrast, the loss extended Nashville’s recent misery, making it their third consecutive defeat, suggesting a difficult start to their season. Josi's emergence as a scoring threat is a recent phenomenon, as he had struggled to find the net earlier in the season. The game encapsulated both teams' quests for improvement as the Lightning prepare to face the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Predators head to play the Minnesota Wild on Saturday.