Doing so without the multi-skilled Point in the line-up will be even tougher. Point had skated with the team at Monday's practice, partaking in line rushes for the first time since his injury as he centered a line with Nick Paul and Ross Colton. Here are the latest updates on Point's status heading into the Stanley Cup Final. "I think it's unfair to put anything on one player and say, 'This guy has to step up and this guy has to step up,'" Cooper said. and he was right back out there today, so we anticipate him playing tomorrow.". Some believe that may be where the injury occurred. Point is checked by defenseman Mark Giordano and goes hard into the wall, falling awkwardly and grabbing his lower body while down. Lightning Round: Cost vs Return on Tanner Jeannot, Breaking: Tampa Bay Lightning acquire Tanner Jeannot from Nashville Predators, Cal Foote and all the draft picks in the world are going the other way, Florida Panthers at Tampa Bay Lightning Preview and Game Day Thread. The Rangers have the last change in Game 5, so it will be more difficult for the Lightning to get that matchup. Toggle Dark Mode. 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. 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. While the Vegas Golden Knights set an unrealistic expectation for expansion teams, the Kraken were supposed to be a little better than they are. The 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. It's his first four-point effort of the season and it pushed Point to 65 points for the campaign. "But this one was different. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Everybody does, and that's what you do. It was a non-contact injury that he suffered when trying to stop and pivot against the Leafs. Point suffered a lower-body injury after just 5 minutes, 51 seconds of ice time in Game 7 of the Lightning's first-round series against the Toronto Maple Leafs on May 14. Forwards Nikita Kucherov and Corey Perry each had a goal and an assist, fourth-line center Pierre-Edouard Bellemare scored a rebound goal 3:35 into the third period to break a 1-1 tie and goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy made 33 saves. 1 min read One of the Detroit Red Wings ' top-six forwards has been lost injury. He led Tampa Bay with 14 goals in each of the past two playoff runs, which culminated in Despite the loss of one of their top players, the Lightning's hopes of a three-peatare very much alive. He joined his teammates for the first time at an optional skate on Monday. Lightning forward Brayden Point left Game 7 of Tampa Bay's first-round series against the Maple Leafs with an apparent right leg injury. 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. ET; TNT, CBC, SN, TVAS) because of a lower-body injury. In the 2020 playoffs, Point recorded 14 goals and 33 points in 23 games. Paul and Nikita Kucherov each sustained an MCL sprain in the Cup Final. 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. "We've got four games under our belt. He led Tampa Bay with 14 goals in each of the past two playoff runs, which culminated in Stanley Cup titles for the Lightning. Its probably the best I can give you. "You're just extremely proud of what guys did. Oil City, PA (16301) Today. It will take place at Ball Arena in Denver. Anthony Cirelli will see some time as the top-line center and it will be important that he continues to put the puck in the back of the net. Sep. 24, 2019. Jon Cooper said theres a chance Brayden Point plays Game 1, and its leaning that direction. We should just go out there and roll lines and just keep going line after line.". Gambling problem? As you can see Point was in obvious discomfort after using his upper body to try and brace the impact with end boards. Three Things we learned from the win [Tampa Bay Lightning]. 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. DISPLAY SETTING. We know the team we're playing. Any other third party trademarks or copyrights are the property of their respective owners. Toronto Star via Getty Images If he plays, hes gonna be ready to Enter Search Term. 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. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. Ryan McDonagh led the way defensively with four of Tampa Bay's 16 blocked shots. "I think [it's] sticking to our structure," Cirelli said. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. So for us, we've just got to go out and keep doing what we did at home.". Paul did return to the game (and scored) but was in obvious discomfort skating up and down the ice without his usual jump. 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. 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The exact injury is not known. 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. Even if Kucherov does return, the Lightning will likely still be short offensively as Coach Cooper was less optimistic about the return of Brayden Point, who missed Game Three. Point has been mired by injury throughout the Stanley Cup Playoffs. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Point is currently expected to play in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). All Rights Reserved. Lightning win 5-4 in a shootout [Raw Charge]. "We know he's going to do whatever he can and whenever he says he's good to go, we'll obviously welcome him back with open arms," Lightning defenseman Ryan McDonagh said. There, they will play the Avalanche, who were the preseason Cup favorites. It's pretty special when guys are willing to do whatever it takes to win.". The 26-year-old was injured in the first round against the Toronto Maple Leafs and missed the subsequent two series against the Florida Panthers and New York Rangers. 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. 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. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. Tampa Bay feels it is better equipped to do that now than it was at the start of the series after shaking off the rust from its layoff and getting back in the rhythm of playing games every other day. Tampa Bay Lightning C Brayden Point may be dealing with an injury sustained late in the first period of Game 7 vs. the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night. Point has been recovering from a lower-body injury that he suffered in that first round. All Rights Reserved. Brandon Hagel sustained a foot fracture while blocking a shot in Game 2 of the second round against the Florida Panthers. On Wednesday, Cooper said Point had progressed enough that playing in Game 5 was not ruled out for the best-of-7 series, which is tied 2-2. Ahead of Game 5, Lightning head coach Jon Cooper provided an update on injured forwards Brayden Point and Anthony Cirelli. He immediately headed down the tunnel to the locker room. While he was optimistic about his return, its not a 100% guarantee. / NHL.com Independent Correspondent, Stanley Cup Final | Avalanche vs. Lightning series coverage]. They now lead in the best-of-7 series 2-0. The Lightning will have to dig deep into the roster if Kucherov cant go, with Alex Barre-Boulet making his postseason debut or Cole Koepke making his NHL debut. Lightning coach Jon Cooper told reports that Point "looks like he's a go" ahead of the contest. 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. Tom Gulitti, Stanley Cup Final | Avalanche vs. Cloudy with rain developing this afternoon. 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. 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. Point's absence was among the reasons why the Lightning failed to win their third straight Stanley Cup championship. Tampa Bay carried that into a 3-2 win in Game 3 and a 4-1 victory in Game 4, not allowing a 5-on-5 goal in either home game. WebPhoto by Tim Nwachukwu / Getty Images. On the off-chance that Point doesn't play in Game 1, the Lightning will once again have to replace him in the lineup. Lightning Round: Cost vs Return on Tanner Jeannot, Breaking: Tampa Bay Lightning acquire Tanner Jeannot from Nashville Predators, Cal Foote and all the draft picks in the world are going the other way, Florida Panthers at Tampa Bay Lightning Preview and Game Day Thread. 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. Tampa was able to pull out a 2-1 victory, thanks to a goal byNikita Kucherov. He did not return for the rest of the game. 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. The Canadian audience can watch the game on Sportsnet, CBC and TVA Sports. His injury was one of several announced by Tampa Bay at its breakup day Tuesday. Complicating matters is the status of Nick Paul. A good sign for tomorrow pic.twitter.com/Kf2MPMTcOo. pic.twitter.com/AvJqhDtmBA. Game 1 is set for 8 p.m. Jon Cooper said Point wont play tomorrow. 62, Oklahoma TE Brayden Willis. 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.". The 26-year-old was injured in the first round against the Toronto Maple Leafs and missed the Last year, Point notched 14 goals and 23 points in 23 games. Viewers in the U.S. can watch the game nationally on ESPN. Brayden suffered a leg injury during Game 7 against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Thats championship pedigree at play. When Point left the game Saturday, Cal Foote said the players rallied, saying, Play for Pointer.. After losing 6-2 in Game 1, the Lightning played better in the second half of a 3-2 loss in Game 2, returning to their defensive structure and cutting down on the turnovers that fed the Rangers' speed and transition game. "These are things that that we thought could happen, but I want to temper everybody's expectations with what's going on because obviously it was a significant injury," Cooper said. It appears that will change on Wednesday night. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Unpacking Future Packers: No. We know what to expect now," Cooper said. Brayden Point on top #TBLightning power play. 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. And Point was always expected to be ready by Game 2 at the latest. Cooper went with 12 forwards and six defensemen in the last three games of the series against the Rangers, a change from earlier in the postseason. Its not the best news for the Lightning, but it certainly isnt as bad as it could have been either. NHL.com is the official web site of the National Hockey League. Tampa Bay swept the Florida Panthers in four games in the second round without him and evened the series with New York after winning the past two games of the best-of-7 series at home. "This is a team game. Brayden Point's injured. Not only is Kucherov out, but also defensive stalwart Erik Cernak. 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. If it doesn't, it doesn't.". There have been signs that Point was progressing. Bryan Murphy is an NHL content producer at The Sporting News. Yes. The Lightning lost the game 3-2, though Cirelli scored the games opening goal just 36 seconds into the first period of play. They have four averaging in double figures. "He's day to day," Panthers coach Andrew Brunette said. I don't expect anything to change from them and how they play, and I don't expect anything to change from us. He has 26 points (7 goals, 19 assists) in 20 games this year after recording 2 assists in the victory on Monday. 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. But they needed a group effort without Point, who had four points (two goals, two assists) in seven games in the first round against the Maple Leafs after he had 58 points (28 goals, 30 assists) in 66 regular-season games. WebJune 28, 2022 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. 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. Winds ESE at 15 to 25 mph. Point (leg) will not play Game 3 on Sunday against visiting Florida, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports. 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