The point is a term in ice hockey to indicate a position inside the opposition's blue line along the edges of the rink.
A player in the opponent's end zone at the junction of the blue line with the boards is said to be at the point.
The point's responsibilities include attempting to keep the puck in the offensive zone when the defensive team attempts to clear (see also Offside (ice hockey)), receiving a pass from the forwards to allow the play to reset, and taking slapshots at the goal, hoping to score, create a rebound or a deflection.
In the early years of ice hockey, the two defencemen were known as the "point" and "cover-point" players.
The point played further back, while the cover-point was allowed more latitude to roam forward.