In a significant three-team trade, the Tampa Bay Lightning acquired forwards Oliver Bjorkstrand and Yanni Gourde from the Seattle Kraken, with the Detroit Red Wings also involved in the deal. The Lightning bolstered their roster by trading a series of draft picks and defenseman Kyle Aucoin to Seattle, who in turn received forward Michael Eyssimont and multiple conditional draft picks. General Manager Julien BriseBois expressed enthusiasm about adding two players capable of making an immediate impact.

Bjorkstrand, enjoying a solid season with 37 points in 61 games, comes with a $5.4 million cap hit. Gourde, meanwhile, brings experience and competitive spirit, with 17 points in 36 games this year. Both players are expected to contribute significantly to the Lightning's playoff ambitions.

Brayden Point achieved a significant milestone by scoring his 600th career point with a power-play goal as the Tampa Bay Lightning triumphed over the Boston Bruins 4-1. The Lightning's victory came with standout performances, including Brandon Hagel contributing a goal and an assist, while Michael Eyssimont and Anthony Cirelli found the net in the second period.

In goal, Andrei Vasilevskiy made 27 saves, helping Tampa Bay secure back-to-back wins following a four-game losing streak. This success allows the Lightning to leapfrog the Bruins into third place in the Atlantic Division. For Boston, Mason Lohrei netted their lone goal, and Jeremy Swayman also recorded 27 saves, but the team has struggled, with a dismal record of 0-5-1 over its last six outings.

Brayden Point achieved a career milestone on Thursday night, scoring his 600th career point with a power-play goal as the Tampa Bay Lightning triumphed over the Boston Bruins 4-1. The team showcased a strong performance, with Brandon Hagel contributing a goal and an assist, while Michael Eyssimont and Anthony Cirelli each found the net during a crucial second period.

Tampa Bay's victory marks their second consecutive win following a four-game losing streak, allowing them to leapfrog the Bruins into third place in the Atlantic Division.

In a series of updates from the NHL, several players are dealing with injuries and illnesses that could impact their teams. Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson was unable to play due to illness, while Buffalo Sabres forward Nicolas Aube-Kubel is questionable for today's game for the same reason. On a more positive note, Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson is expected to be in the lineup.

Further updates include Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere, who missed a game due to an upper-body injury, and Dallas Stars coach Pete DeBoer, who expressed concern over Mason Marchment's injury, stating it is “not good” and more week-to-week. Minnesota Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek is on the verge of returning, while Kirill Kaprizov's situation remains uncertain as he is day-to-day.

In New York, Islanders forward Anthony Duclair and defenseman Ryan Pulock did not participate in an optional skate, while Rangers defenseman K’Andre Miller made a comeback after a six-game absence. The New Jersey Devils welcomed Curtis Lazar back after a knee issue, and the San Jose Sharks faced challenges as Carl Grundstrum left early in a game after a hit.

Seattle Kraken's Joey Daccord and Andre Burakovsky missed a recent game due to various ailments, with hopes of returning soon. Meanwhile, Tampa Bay Lightning's Michael Eyssimont is day-to-day, and Toronto Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube provided an update on Auston Matthews, indicating he is making progress but without a specific return date. Lastly, Vancouver Canucks' Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes missed a game, but their injuries are not believed to be serious, while Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin returned to action, although Lars Eller remains sidelined due to illness.

In a thrilling matchup, Tom Wilson's power-play goal propelled the Washington Capitals to a 5-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning. With just over three minutes left, Wilson redirected a shot from Jakob Chychrun to secure the win.

Brayden Point shone for Tampa Bay, scoring a hat trick, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Capitals' resilience. Washington has now won six consecutive road games, while the Lightning's head coach Jon Cooper reached a milestone with his 900th game at the helm.