In hockey, the term "point" has multiple meanings. Here are the three most common:

1. Position on the ice: When a team is in the offensive zone, the area near the blue line and the boards is referred to as "the point"). This is where defensemen usually take up positions, especially on the power play).

2. Personal statistic: A player earns a point when they score a goal or record an assist. Each goal or assist is worth one point. Points are used to measure a players offensive productivity and contribution to their team.

3. Team statistic: Points are also awarded to a team after a win or overtime loss, which affects the standings and seeding for the playoffs). In the NHL, a team is awarded two points for a win in regulation, overtime, or during a shootout). If a team loses in overtime or a shootout, they are awarded one point).

When a player is at the point position, their responsibilities include attempting to keep the puck in the offensive zone when the defensive team attempts to clear, receiving a pass from the forwards to allow the play to reset, and taking slapshots at the goal). On the power play, one of the players playing the point is typically the "quarterback" - that is, the one who controls (through passing) where the puck goes, and also takes many shots).

In summary, a point in hockey can refer to a position on the ice, a personal statistic earned by a player, or a team statistic earned after a win or overtime loss.