A potential game-changer in the making. A pivotal moment in the NHL playoffs may have unfolded when Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brayden Point's line mate, Boris Katchouk, was injured, leaving a void in the Lightning's lineup. In response, the team made a bold move, recalling 20-year-old forward Juraj Slafkovsky from the AHL. Now, with Slafkovsky set to make his NHL debut, Lightning coach Jon Cooper will be looking to the young Slovakian to fill the gap left by Katchouk and make a significant impact on the series against the Toronto Maple Leafs. A strong performance from Slafkovsky could prove to be a turning point in the series.


Crozier hit on Slafkovsky could prove to be series-changer for Lightning  NHL.com