Who Is Brayden Point? Age, Biography and Wiki
Brayden Point was born on March 13, 1996, making him 29 years old as of 2025. Hailing from Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, Point has made his mark in the professional ice hockey scene. He is known for his exceptional skills as a center and has played for the Tampa Bay Lightning in the NHL. Throughout his career, Point has garnered numerous awards and accolades, including being a pivotal player in the Lightning's back-to-back Stanley Cup victories in 2020 and 2021. For more details, you can visit his Wikipedia page.
| Occupation | Hockey Player |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | March 13, 1996 |
| Age | 29 Years |
| Birth Place | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Horoscope | Pisces |
| Country | Canada |
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Height, Weight & Measurements
Brayden Point stands at an impressive height of 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) tall, with a weight of approximately 183 pounds (83 kg). His athletic build and agility contribute to his impressive performance on the ice. Although specific body measurements like chest, waist, or biceps sizes are not publicly disclosed, Point's conditioning plays a crucial role in his playing style.
On September 23, 2019, the Lightning re-signed Point to a three-year, $20.25 million extension.
That same day, he revealed he had undergone hip surgery in the 2019 off-season to repair a torn labrum and that he is ready to start the 2019–20 season, in which he recorded 25 goals and 39 assists for 64 points in 66 games until the final three weeks of the season got canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
On August 11, 2020, in the first round of the 2020 playoffs, Point scored the winning goal in game one against the Columbus Blue Jackets in what was the fourth-longest game in NHL history. His goal came with 9:33 left in quintuple overtime.
Eight days later, in game five, Point scored in the first overtime period to clinch the series for the Lightning. On September 7, Point recorded a five-point night to help the Lightning to a 8–2 win over the New York Islanders in the first game of the Eastern Conference final.
The five-point game established a new franchise record for most points in a single playoff game. Point eventually won the Stanley Cup on September 28 after the Lightning defeated the Dallas Stars in six games during the 2020 Stanley Cup Finals and led the league in goals (14) while also recording 19 assists for 33 points.
He and Nikita Kucherov also became the first teammates to have 30 playoff points (Point (33), Kucherov (34) since Sidney Crosby (31) and Evgeni Malkin (37) in 2009.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
As of 2025, Brayden Point is in a relationship with his long-time girlfriend, who has chosen to maintain a low profile away from the public eye. While Brayden keeps details of his romantic life relatively private, he often shares glimpses of their time together on social media. There are currently no reports of any engagements or marriage, leading to speculation about when they might take that next step.
Net Worth and Salary
Brayden Point's net worth is estimated to be around $20 million as of 2025. His wealth primarily comes from his successful NHL career, endorsements, and various business ventures. As of the latest season, Point's annual salary with the Tampa Bay Lightning is reported to be approximately $9.5 million, which significantly adds to his overall earnings.
Career, Business and Investments
Brayden Point began his NHL career after being drafted by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 3rd round of the 2014 NHL Draft. Since then, he has become one of the franchise's most valuable players and has consistently contributed to their success in the league. Besides his on-ice accomplishments, Point has taken an interest in business ventures, including investments in sports-related startups and local businesses in Florida, where he resides during the season.
Point recorded his first career natural hat-trick in a 4–3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on November 15, 2018. He recorded his three goals within 1 minute and 31 seconds, the sixth-fastest three goals scored in NHL history.
Point ended the 2018–19 season with 41 goals and 51 assists for 92 points in 79 games, helping the Lightning capture their first Presidents' Trophy in franchise history before ultimately being swept in the first round of the 2019 playoffs by the eighth-seeded Columbus Blue Jackets and ending the playoff with one goal and no assists for one point
in all four games.
Social Network
Brayden Point is active on social media platforms, primarily Instagram and Twitter. On Instagram, he shares moments from his professional career, personal life, and philanthropic activities, providing fans with a closer look at his life beyond hockey. He has a growing following that appreciates his authenticity and engagement with fans.
On October 11, 2016, the Tampa Bay Lightning announced that Point had made the opening night roster out of training camp. Point had had an impressive training camp, recording three preseason goals. Lightning centre and captain Steven Stamkos stated that he believed Point deserved to play in the NHL.
Lightning general manager Steve Yzerman stated that the team "felt like he's earned the right for us to give him a look right off the bat." On October 13, Point made his NHL debut in a 6–4 Lightning win over the visiting Detroit Red Wings.
On October 15, Point recorded his first NHL point, which came when he assisted on Valtteri Filppula's game winner in the 3rd period. The win came against the visiting New Jersey Devils. On October 18, Point recorded his first NHL shootout goal on his first attempt against goaltender James Reimer of the Florida Panthers.
In doing so, Point became the 27th player to score in the shootout before their first career NHL goal. Additionally, he became just the thirteenth player to get the shootout decider before their first career goal. On November 5, Point recorded his first career NHL goal in a 4–1 win over the visiting New Jersey Devils.
The goal came on the power play off a redirection of a Nikita Kucherov slap shot, which beat Devils' goaltender Cory Schneider. On December 29, the Lightning announced that Point would miss the next 4–6 weeks with an upper body injury. The injury was sustained in a game against the Montreal Canadiens the night before.
On January 31, 2017, Point returned to the lineup against the Boston Bruins. On April 10, Point was named the NHL Third Star of the Week. On January 24, 2018, Point was named to the 2018 NHL All-Star Game. Point replaced injured teammate Victor Hedman. This was Point's first selection to the All-Star Game.
After the All-Star break, Point was the 3rd highest scorer on his team, and the top game-winning goal scorer, with 10 goals. On April 12, Point appeared in his first career NHL Stanley Cup playoff game in the first game in the first round of the 2018 playoffs, a 5–2 Lightning win over the visiting New Jersey Devils.
Point recorded his first career playoff assist and point in the Lightning victory. On April 14, Point recorded his first career playoff goal, which came in game two of the series, ending in a 5–3 Lightning win over the Devils at Amalie Arena.
After defeating the eighth-seeded Devils in five games in the first round, the Lightning would defeat the third-seeded Boston Bruins in five games in the second round before getting defeated in seven games by the second-seeded and eventual Stanley Cup champion Washington Capitals, one win short from reaching the Stanley Cup Finals.
Point ended his first playoff with seven goals and nine assists for 16 points in all 17 games.
Education
Point attended the Rink Hockey Academy in Winnipeg, Manitoba, where he honed his ice hockey skills during his formative years. He later played junior hockey with the Moose Jaw Warriors in the WHL, which set the foundation for his successful NHL career. While his formal education details are limited, his commitment to sports has always been his top priority.
