"I think if you see him in warm-ups, then he's probably a game-time decision. Point (leg) will not play Game 3 on Sunday against visiting Florida, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports. While he was optimistic about his return, its not a 100% guarantee. Now we can add number one center Brayden Point to the list of injured players. At this point they are going out of their way to introduce a little adversity into their recent seasons. In the 2020 playoffs, Point recorded 14 goals and 33 points in 23 games. "In the case of Point, it's a matter of probably a few more weeks before he's fully recovered.". 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Still, the talk of the game surrounds the hero of Game 1 and whether or not Point will be out any time. All rights reserved. Gambling problem? Aho made it 3-1 at 16:36 after Svechnikovs centering pass went off the right post before Aho jammed it in the net. High 43F. Lightning Round: Lightning join other teams in flurry of trade activity, Live Tampa Bay Lightning news and talk from Twitter, Posting Guidelines / Community Standards for Raw Charge, Time for the Lightning to dig in and get better on the road, Crunch Wrap: Scoring goals and munching on some points. Tampa Bay Lightning (@TBLightning) November 21, 2021 For a team that was Enter Search Term. The forward may have been injured in the first period, and returned to played two shifts in the second. We know what to expect now," Cooper said. In seven games this postseason, Point has potted two goals and added two assists. He returned for the second period and tried to play a shift, but it was clear he was still in pain. If it doesn't, it doesn't.". All Rights Reserved. "He's been a huge part of our team success the last few years, no doubt about it, so we're anxiously awaiting and it if happen, it happens. section: | slug: brayden-point-injury-update-lightning-star-returns-for-game-1-of-final-vs-avalanche | sport: hockey | route: article_single.us | NHL.com is the official web site of the National Hockey League. "He's not ready to play right now.". Point has been recovering from a lower-body injurythat hesuffered in that first round. He was injured during Game 7 of the first round against the Toronto Maple Leafs. As a result, the It appears that will change on Wednesday night. It was a non-contact injury that he suffered when trying to stop and pivot against the Leafs. Injury Update: Forward Brayden Point is out indefinitely with an upper body injury. The same can be said for Steven Stamkos, Alex Killorn, and Ondrej Palat. The Tampa Bay Lightning have issued an update on Brayden Point, announcing that the center will be out four to six weeks with an upper-body injury. NHL.com is the official web site of the National Hockey League. Unpacking Future Packers: No. ", [RELATED:Complete Rangers vs. Point originally suffered a lower-body injury in Game 7 of Tampa Bay's opening round series against the Toronto Maple Leafs back on May 14. Point was injured in Game 7 of the first round against the Toronto Maple Leafs. As you can see Point was in obvious discomfort after using his upper body to try and brace the impact with end boards. As favorite, the moneyline for the Tampa Bay Lightning is -165. Brandon Hagel sustained a foot fracture while blocking a shot in Game 2 of the second round against the Florida Panthers. Your organization has to be deep. They now lead in the best-of-7 series 2-0. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Remi Elie is also a possibility as he has 107 games of regular season NHL experience (mostly with the Dallas Stars) and could slot in on the fourth line with Corey Perry bumping up to take Kucherovs spot. "We'll see how he's feeling after the skate.". The Lightning are saying Point will be day-to-day after Game 1. #GoBolts pic.twitter.com/rE82ytkCTl. Viewers in the U.S. can watch the game nationally on ESPN. Odds & lines subject to change. Even in in the past two rounds when he hasn't been in the lineup, he's been a huge part of our locker room. Feb. 25: Rangers trade forward Vitali Kravtsov to Canucks for forward Will Lockwood and a 2026 seventh-round pick. Point was hurt in Saturdays game against the New Jersey Devils as he was tripped up by Ryan Graves and skidded into the boards after breaking in on on goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood. Corey Long But, lets give the team credit for having the leads and getting the lead and extending it in the third. Lightning coach Jon Cooper told reports that Point "looks like he's a go" ahead of the contest. With Tampa on the brink of elimination, Point will be doing everything in his power to get back onto the ice for Friday nights game, but its no guarantee that hell be cleared to suit up. The forward did not practice Wednesday after missing Tampa Bay's 4-1 victory in Game 1 of the best-of-7 series Tuesday. He returned for the first two games of the Stanley Cup Final but his lower-body injury acted up again and held him out of the lineup for Games 3 and 4. Former Raiders quarterback Derek Carr seems In the opening round against Toronto, Point tallied two goals and two assists. Everybody has to be on the same page.". Slow start dooms Lightning as they lose to Panthers, 4-1. It does seem as though it is with his right leg, perhaps near the thigh area. 6-keys: media/spln/nhl/reg/free/stories, at The Tampa Bay Lightning got some great news before Game 1 of the 2022 Stanley Cup Final against the Colorado Avalanche. While the bulk of the article deals with league and how COVID is still managing to disrupt things, there is a note on how Anthony Cirelli is emerging as a dark horse candidate for Team Canada, if and when there is an Olympic tournament. Not only is Kucherov out, but also defensive stalwart Erik Cernak. That is pretty much a given at this point. Lightning head coach Jon Cooper Call 1-800-GAMBLER. On Tuesday, Coach Jon Cooper spoke with the media and was asked about the status of the all-world player. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Brayden Points injury will keep him out of the Lightning lineup for Game 5 against the Rangers. It's his first four-point effort of the season and it pushed Point to 65 points for the campaign. It will take place at Ball Arena in Denver. The coaches have to step up. Both Dickinson and Seeler provide solid depth and greater roster flexibility at each of their respective positions. "We've been in this situation before, having to win on the road, and we've proven in previous series in previous years that we can win on the road," Hedman said. I highly doubt, he is doubtful for tomorrow. Point was a major factor in the Lightning's Stanley Cup wins in 2020 and 2021. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. Point played an essential role in the Lightning's prior two Stanley Cup runs. "It was tough. TAMPA, Fla. -- Lightning center Brayden Point hasn't been ruled out for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals, signaling a status change for Tampa Bay's injured star. Game 4 update Point has been ruled out for Game 4 of the ECF against the Rangers on Tuesday night. Prior to the game, Alex Barre-Boulet was recalled from his brief reassignment to the Syracuse Crunch and started the game against the Wild. Point had four points (two goals, two assists) in four playoff games before he was injured. In 2019-20 it was overcoming the humiliation of getting swept by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the previous years playoffs and dealing with The Bubble. pic.twitter.com/AvJqhDtmBA. The Lightning just gutted out that Game 7 win tonight. Point has been recovering from a lower-body injury that he suffered in that first round. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander injury updates and NBA playoff race. If you don't see him in warm-ups, that pretty much tells you what's going on with him," Cooper said Saturday morning. It appeared to be a lower-body injury for Point. Deadline decisions: What will Avs, Kraken and others do? WebSUNRISE, Fla. --Brayden Point will not play for the Tampa Bay Lightning against the Florida Panthers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Second Round at FLA Live Arena on Thursday (7 p.m. Lightning's Brayden Point: Remains out Sunday. He has 60 points in 53 games during that span. He was a large part of the club's Stanley Cup wins the past two seasons, leading all players in goals in 2020 and 2021. But just watching the guys and seeing what they did and the effort they put in, it was a very special bunch.". Point attempted to play another shift but returned to the bench in pain and did not play again. It isnt clear on if Point is dealing with a new injury or if he re-aggravated the lower-body injury suffered in Game Seven against the Toronto Maple Leafs. All rights reserved. and he was right back out there today, so we anticipate him playing tomorrow.". BETTING ODDS. by He did not return for the rest of the game. This article first appeared on NHL Trade Talk and was syndicated with permission. "But this one was different. WebNEW YORK -- Brayden Point will not play for the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final against the New York Rangers on Thursday (8 p.m. Brayden Point struck first for the Lightning at 5:48. Doing so without the multi-skilled Point in the line-up will be even tougher. Despite the loss of one of their top players, the Lightning's hopes of a three-peatare very much alive. "Probably not available tomorrow, so hopefully soon.". Their first goal was pretty nice, but on the next two we just lost guys in front, Faulk said. The Florida Panthers are the underdog in the matchup, with a consensus moneyline of +141. Brayden Point injury update: Latest news on Lightning forward's status for Game 2 vs. Panthers. All NHL team jerseys customized with NHL players' names and numbers are officially licensed by the NHL and the NHLPA. He was removed from the lineup after Game 2 and did not play for the remainder of the best-of-7 series, which the Lightning lost in six games. If Point is out for long, that is a huge loss for the Lightning who now turn their action to a second-round series with the Florida Panthers after getting past Toronto in Game 7. WebBrayden Point left the second period of the Tampa Bay Lightning versus New York Islanders Game 2 Eastern Conference Finals playoff match-up with potential injury. All Rights Reserved. The greatest day on the Supercoach calendar, nay Gregorian calendar, has arrived in the form of Team List Tuesday for round 1. "He's day to day," Panthers coach Andrew Brunette said. Kucherov started the ensuing power play, but after taking a one-timer left the ice and headed into the locker room. Injury Update: Forward Brayden Point is out indefinitely with an upper body injury. "If he plays, he's going to be ready to play," coach Jon Cooper said. He was chasing a puck, when Maple Leafs defenseman Mark Giordano tried to get a stick on the puck and Point's right leg buckled under him as he slid into the boards. "I'd be surprised if he plays this next game, honestly, but I'm not going to sit here and say he's out for the series anymore.". Batting first after winning the toss would SCF SCHEDULE: Dates, times, TV channels for Avalanche-Lightning. Brayden Point had a power-play goal for the Lightning, and Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 37 shots. He laid down for a few seconds, clutching his right hip before hobbling off the ice. The Lightning will again be without Brayden Point for Game 5 against the Rangers. Though the star center participated in an optional morning skate, coach Jon Cooper said Thursday morning that Point still isnt ready to return from a lower-body injury that has kept him out since the start of the second round. His injury was one of several announced by Tampa Bay at its breakup day Tuesday. The power wasn't there and the tight turns and all that kind of stuff the stuff you need to do to be effective, especially in the Stanley Cup Finals.". Despite it sometimes being as much fun as a trip to dentist, the Lightning have managed to keep pace in the Atlantic during Kucherovs absence. Tampa Bay is focused on trying to win a game at Madison Square Garden, where New York is 8-1 this postseason, including victories in its past eight games. As for Cirelli, he sustained an upper-body injury in the second period in Game 4 but returned for the third period and overtime. WebBrayden McNabb player status updates including injuries, illnesses, and personal leave. A two-goal performance (including one on the power play) on Sunday is a good start, but they will need him to keep that going. 62, Oklahoma TE Brayden Willis. I don't expect anything to change from them and how they play, and I don't expect anything to change from us. ET at Ball Arena. Injury History. Arguably the Lightnings best all-around player when healthy, Points absence didnt slow Tampa Bay down in the second round or the Eastern Conference Final, but the Avalanche have proved a more difficult task for the Lightning. The Canadian audience can watch the game on Sportsnet, CBC and TVA Sports. NEW YORK -- Brayden Point is not playing for the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final against the New York Rangers on Thursday (ESPN, ESPN+, CBC, SN, TVAS). The forward is out for a ninth straight game because of lower-body injury. "If he plays, he's going to be ready to play," coach Jon Cooper said. The Lightning provided an injury update after Sundays practice, and the news on Brayden Point, or lack thereof, should concern fans in Tampa. Enter Search Term. All NHL logos and marks and NHL team logos and marks depicted herein are the property of the NHL and the respective teams and may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of NHL Enterprises, L.P. NHL 2023. To see him come back, and to see him work as hard as he has, it's obviously awesome to see. Point led the way in Game 1 with two goals and three assists and hes been on a tear in this years postseason, easily one of the reasons Tampa has looked so strong. Tampa makes two final moves to further strengthen the bottom 6 and help the blue line. "I can honestly answer this question with 'I don't know,'" he said before the Lightning flew to New York. Winds ESE at 15 to 25 mph. Point had four points in seven games in the opening round. Brayden Point on top #TBLightning power play. Emailed daily. Some believe that may be where the injury occurred. TAMPA -- Brayden Point has a significant tear in his right quadricep but is expected to be fully recovered for Tampa Bay Lightning training camp in September. The forward sustained the injury in the first period of Game 7 of the Eastern Conference First Round against the Toronto Maple Leafs on May 14. The Rangers have the last change in Game 5, so it will be more difficult for the Lightning to get that matchup. A scary moment, but Brayden Point gets up! Cloudy with rain developing this afternoon. The Tampa Bay Lightning are on the brink of elimination against the Colorado Avalanche in the Stanley Cup Final. Its not clear as to exactly what happened or when the injury took place. There was a moment in the first period, with just seven seconds remaining, that Point lost his helmet after he fell awkwardly into the left-wing boards. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. When Point left the game Saturday, Cal Foote said the players rallied, saying, Play for Pointer.. Slow start dooms Lightning as they lose to Panthers, 4-1. Hopefully, indefinitely ends up being a short term issue and we see both Point and Kucherov, who according to Joe Smith at The Athletic is still on track for his 8-10 week recovery, back before Christmas. Bryan Murphy is an NHL content producer at The Sporting News. The last time Point played was Game 7 of the Lightning's first-round victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. Not only are they going to miss his offensive prowess, theyre going to have to find a way to fill the 20 minutes of quality ice time he provides on a night-in and night-out basis. Copyright 2023 YB Media, LLC. Point was a staple in the Bolts' top six during the 2021-22 regular season, recording 28 goals and 30 assists in 66 games played. The exact injury is not known. Point has been mired by injury throughout the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Feb. 25: Rangers trade forward Vitali Kravtsov to Canucks for forward Will Lockwood and a 2026 seventh-round pick. But after Point ramped up his time on the ice and his intensity while skating in recent days, he was much closer to being ready to play. "We've got four games under our belt. Odds & lines subject to change. He skated in full gear on June 1. The forward is out for a ninth straight game because of lower-body injury. "I think these two home games is the way we want to play for most of the game and complete games, and I think we just have to have that mentality going in there, is play the same way, stick to our game plan and good things will happen. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. Torey Krug Suffers Another Injury 3 mins ago St. Louis Blues defenseman Torey Krug couldn't finish Tuesday's matchup against Carolina as his bad luck with injuries continued. 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