Bryan Murphy is an NHL content producer at The Sporting News. Am I glad we have off in between games? Here's where Sportsnet seems to think #GoBolts Brayden Point was injured pic.twitter.com/avXSm31xHo. Brayden Point had a power-play goal for the Lightning, and Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 37 shots. DOL vs TIT Match Venue: Kingsmead , Durban, South Africa . Sure, it was a win, but it kind of left a bad taste in everyones mouth. With Point out for Game 1, the Lightning dressed 11 forwards and seven defensemen, which proved helpful after Cernak was injured. This isn't a big surprise, as Point almost returned for the Eastern Conference finals. Coach Cooper also has the option of reverting back to an 11/7 line-up and re-inserting Cal Foote into the rotation (and the possibility of having a defenseman like Zach Bogosian take some shifts at forward). He returned for the second period and tried to play a shift, but it was clear he was still in pain. Point was a major factor in the Lightning's Stanley Cup wins in 2020 and 2021. section: | slug: brayden-point-injury-update-lightning-star-returns-for-game-1-of-final-vs-avalanche | sport: hockey | route: article_single.us | If Brayden Points injury lingers into January or another Canadian forward suffer an injury, could Cirelli sneak onto the team? The forward may have been injured in the first period, and returned to played two shifts in the second. After the game, no updates were available. Injury Update: Forward Brayden Point is out indefinitely with an upper body injury. Cooper said before the conference final that the Lightning were preparing as if Point would not play in the series. Coming off a nine-day break following their sweep of the Panthers, the Lightning struggled for much of the first two road games in this series. Lightning head coach Jon Cooper announced star forward Brayden Point will be back in the lineup Wednesday after missing the last two series due to injury. Any other third party trademarks or copyrights are the property of their respective owners. They arent getting much production out of the bottom-six at this time and they will desperately need that to change while Point is out of the line-up. No player has scored more goals (30) than Point has over the past three NHL postseasons. That line was one of the best against the Rangers so it would make sense to keep that line together if Point aims for a Game 2 return. It's always difficult when the game was literally 12 hours agoso a lot can happen in the next two days. The teams have drop for the opening round of the NRL season, and after months of preparation Supercoaches can fine tune their squads for the new season. Throughout the playoffs, Cirelli has registered 8 points in 21 games, including 3 goals. But now we're getting into the point where I don't know if there will be definitive outs. "I'm not going to guarantee the result, but definitely in a better spot than we were three or four games ago.". Point has been dealing with a lower-body injury. This year its injuries. Lightning, Complete Rangers vs. His return would bolster an already strong lineup for Tampa Bay. "Just getting to know him over the years and knowing how competitive he is and how much he really wants to win. Aho made it 3-1 at 16:36 after Svechnikovs centering pass went off the right post before Aho jammed it in the net. But defenseman Victor Hedman pointed to Tampa Bay's 2-0 win there in Game 7 of the 2015 Eastern Conference Final as evidence it could be done. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. The drawback to that plan is that the Lightning will lose some mobility with Foote back in the game. Tampa Bay Lightning Schedule, Roster, News, and Rumors | Raw Charge, Injury update on Brayden Point and Nikita Kucherov. He laid down for a few seconds, clutching his right hip before hobbling off the ice. All rights reserved. Ahead of Game 5, Lightning head coach Jon Cooper provided an update on injured forwards Brayden Point and Anthony Cirelli. But just watching the guys and seeing what they did and the effort they put in, it was a very special bunch.". Point played an essential role in the Lightning's prior two Stanley Cup runs. "I'll find out when I get on the plane, so I'll have an answer for you tomorrow. 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. "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. Despite the loss of one of their top players, the Lightning's hopes of a three-peatare very much alive. The Lightning have to translate what they did at home into a building that had proven difficult for a visitor to win in during the playoffs. Enter Search Term. Lightning series coverage. The Zamboni word mark and configuration of the Zamboni ice resurfacing machine are registered trademarks of Frank J. Zamboni & Co., Inc. Frank J. Zamboni & Co., Inc. 2023. He had 14 goals in each of the two postseasons, leading the team both times. He led the playoffs with 14 goals in each of their championship runs in 2020 and 2021. 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. Brayden Point's injured. Six straight losses prior to their win on Sunday and a 5-12-1 record overall isnt helping the frustration levels out in the Pacific Northwest. Point is currently expected to play in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. I think so. Cloudy with rain developing this afternoon. The expected duration is week to week. Enter Search Term. 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. Get viral graphics, memes, rumors and trending sports news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. Now the attention turns to the status of Tampa Bay winger Brandon Hagel, who is listed as questionable for Game 1 against Colorado. "He's not ready to play right now.". We know what to expect now," Cooper said. Point suffered a lower-body injury after just 5 minutes, 51 seconds of ice time in Game 7 against the Toronto Maple Leafs on May 14. 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. 4:24 pm ET, Kane trade grades: Rangers get star at bargain price, Oilers acquire Mattias Ekholm from Predators, Rangers' K'Andre Miller suspended three games, Rangers acquire Patrick Kane from Blackhawks: report, NHL Rewind: Devils acquire Meier, trade market heats up, TB's Point to return for Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final, Report: Rangers acquire Kane in blockbuster, Miller gets three-game ban for spitting incident, Preds GM Poile retiring, to be replaced by Trotz, Bruins' Linus Ullmark scores goalie goal vs. Canucks, Trade grades: Jets upgrade offense with Niederreiter, Predators trade Niederreiter to Jets for 2nd-round pick. Details: Recovering from surgery. ET. 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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.". Deadline decisions: What will Avs, Kraken and others do? Point attempted to stop Tampa Bay Lightning C Brayden Point is not taking warmups prior to Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final vs. the Colorado Avalanche.Point will miss Game 3 after returning to the lineup for the first two games of the series. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. It's his first four-point effort of the season and it pushed Point to 65 points for the campaign. "I've had tears in the past where you can still find your stride and you can play and be effective," Point said. Welcome to NHL.com, the official site of the National Hockey League, Bienvenue LNH.com , le site officiel de la Ligue nationale de hockey, Tervetuloa NHL:n viralliselle nettisivustolle NHL.comiin, Vlkommen till NHL.com, NHL:s officiella web-sida, Vtejte na NHL.com, oficilnch strnkch National Hockey League, Vitajte na NHL.com, oficilnych strnkach National Hockey League, Willkommen auf NHL.com, der offiziellen Seite der National Hockey League, Bienvenido a NHL.com, el sitio oficial de la National Hockey League. That he was unable to return in such a close game is not a great sign but Lightning fans will keep their collective fingers crossed that this isnt anything serious. The exact injury is not known. He said he didn't re-aggravate the injury or make anything worse by playing in the two games but wasn't able to play at a level where he was effective. All NHL team jerseys customized with NHL players' names and numbers are officially licensed by the NHL and the NHLPA. NHL.com is the official web site of the National Hockey League. Thompson completed his hat trick with a breakaway goal 30 seconds later. Kucherov started the ensuing power play, but after taking a one-timer left the ice and headed into the locker room. Time to get back on tract with a home game against a familiar foe. Tampa Bay captain Steven Stamkos said the physical sacrifice his teammates went through to get to their third consecutive Stanley Cup Final is something to be proud of. The forward did not practice Wednesday after missing Tampa Bay's 4-1 victory in Game 1 of the best-of-7 series Tuesday. Depth defenseman Zach Bogosian also missed a large chunk of the season with an injury. Toronto Star via Getty Images If he plays, hes gonna be ready to Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. "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. Brayden Point injury update: Will Lightning forward be available for Stanley Cup Final Game 1? 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. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brayden Point will miss Game 2 of his team's second-round playoff series against the Florida Panthers on Thursday with a lower-body injury. "I can honestly answer this question with 'I don't know,'" he said before the Lightning flew to New York. Enter Search Term. High 43F. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Lightning's Brayden Point: Remains out Sunday. Point attempted to stop a puck along the boards in the first period and as he turned, it appeared his right leg gave out. "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. The Lightning provided an injury update after Sundays practice, and the news on Brayden Point, or lack thereof, should concern fans in Tampa. Tampa Bay Lightning's Brayden Point could return from injury for "It was tough. They did win the overturned goal battle, 2-1. While he was optimistic about his return, its not a 100% guarantee. Given his body language and reaction from teammates on the bench in Game 7, it's hard to believe Point will be returning to the lineup any time soon. The 26-year-old Point has been out since suffering a lower-body injury on May 14 in Game 7 of the first round against the Maple Leafs. The Tampa Lightning announced Tuesday that star centre Brayden Point will be sidelined 4-6 weeks with the upper-body injury he sustained on Saturday. All NHL team jerseys customized with NHL players' names and numbers are officially licensed by the NHL and the NHLPA. Pierre-Edouard Bellemare had a meniscus injury heading into the postseason that will need arthroscopic surgery. He skated in full gear on June 1. So for us, we've just got to go out and keep doing what we did at home.". It seems like the team wants to get Point at least a week of rest or so. Nicholas Paul and Corey Perry also had sprained AC joints. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. On Tuesday, Coach Jon Cooper spoke with the media and was asked about the status of the all-world player. Point has been mired by injury throughout the Stanley Cup Playoffs. You kind of have to hand it to the Tampa Bay Lightning. Lightning. "That was a tough shot he blocked there. Cernak practiced Wednesday after leaving Game 2 after blocking a shot by Panthers defenseman Brandon Montour with 6:20 remaining in the second period. ET; TNT, CBC, SN, TVAS) because of a lower-body injury. pic.twitter.com/AvJqhDtmBA. Welcome to NHL.com, the official site of the National Hockey League, Bienvenue LNH.com , le site officiel de la Ligue nationale de hockey, Tervetuloa NHL:n viralliselle nettisivustolle NHL.comiin, Vlkommen till NHL.com, NHL:s officiella web-sida, Vtejte na NHL.com, oficilnch strnkch National Hockey League, Vitajte na NHL.com, oficilnych strnkach National Hockey League, Willkommen auf NHL.com, der offiziellen Seite der National Hockey League, Bienvenido a NHL.com, el sitio oficial de la National Hockey League. According to NHL.com, Cooper revealed that Point and Cirelli are being considered game-time decisions ahead of Game 5 in Colorado. As you can see Point was in obvious discomfort after using his upper body to try and brace the impact with end boards. While he did take the penalty shot and finished the game (he took four shifts in the final half of the third period and overtime following the play) he was held out of the game on Sunday against the Minnesota Wild. There, they will play the Avalanche, who were the preseason Cup favorites. DOL vs TIT Pitch Report: This is a batting pitch, a total of 46 matches have been played on this pitch, in which the team batting first has won 19 matches and the team bowling first has won 13 matches.The average score on this pitch is 260. WebPhoto by Tim Nwachukwu / Getty Images. 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. Brayden Point had a power-play goal for the Lightning, and Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 37 shots. 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