Lightning's Point returns vs. Canadiens

Tampa Bay Lightning star forward Brayden Point returned to the lineup against the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night.

Point, who last played on Nov. 20, has missed the last 14 games with an upper-body injury.

The 25-year-old sustained the ailment after being tripped on a breakaway against the New Jersey Devils. He collided with the boards and appeared to be in pain but was able to stay in the contest.

The next day, Point was a late scratch for the Lightning's clash against the Minnesota Wild.

Despite a long stretch without Point's talent in the lineup, Tampa Bay sits atop the league with a 20-6-4 record. The Bolts have gone 11-2-1 since Nov. 21 - the first game of Point's absence.

Point has seven goals and six assists in 16 contests so far this campaign.