Point is currently expected to play in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. 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. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Get viral graphics, memes, rumors and trending sports news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. With Point out for Game 1, the Lightning dressed 11 forwards and seven defensemen, which proved helpful after Cernak was injured. Lightning. Lightning's Brayden Point: Remains out Sunday. ", [RELATED:Complete Rangers vs. Cooper said before the conference final that the Lightning were preparing as if Point would not play in the series. 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. "I think [it's] sticking to our structure," Cirelli said. ET; TNT, CBC, SN, TVAS) because of a lower-body injury. He laid down for a few seconds, clutching his right hip before hobbling off the ice. Lightning series coverage. 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. According to NHL's official website, the ice hockey athlete is still out indefinitely with an upper-body injury. Enter Search Term. 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. He skated in full gear on June 1. Point had four points (two goals, two assists) in four playoff games before he was injured. Bryan Murphy is an NHL content producer at The Sporting News. He had 14 goals in each of the two postseasons, leading the team both times. Cooper on the status of Point: The status of Pointer is day to day. Coach Cooper updated the media on the status of the Lightning stars. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). The Lightning are a -1.5 favorite. 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. If there are any setbacks for him over the next 24 hours, things get really interesting. 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. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. 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. Brayden Point and Anthony Cirelli each will be a game-time decision for the Lightning against the Avalanche in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final on Friday. But now we're getting into the point where I don't know if there will be definitive outs. It's pretty special when guys are willing to do whatever it takes to win.". Always free! Toggle Dark Mode. Both Dickinson and Seeler provide solid depth and greater roster flexibility at each of their respective positions. They now lead in the best-of-7 series 2-0. It appeared to be a lower-body injury for Point. That is pretty much a given at this point. "It's massive," Lightning defenseman Zach Bogosian said of Point's return. Point's absence was among the reasons why the Lightning failed to win their third straight Stanley Cup championship. 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. He had been skating after Lightning practices. WebPhoto by Tim Nwachukwu / Getty Images. Aho made it 3-1 at 16:36 after Svechnikovs centering pass went off the right post before Aho jammed it in the net. I highly doubt, he is doubtful for tomorrow. We should just go out there and roll lines and just keep going line after line.". In 2020-21 it was a shortened season, COVID-19 protocols, and a regular season without Nikita Kucherov. Tampa was able to pull out a 2-1 victory, thanks to a goal byNikita Kucherov. It does seem as though it is with his right leg, perhaps near the thigh area. Point has been recovering from a lower-body injury that he suffered in that first round. Cloudy with rain developing this afternoon. 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. Point has been mired by injury throughout the Stanley Cup Playoffs. 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. Riley Nash had drawn into the lineup as the 12th forward while Brandon Hagel was moved up to playing on the wing alongside Anthony Cirelli and Alex Killorn. 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. Brayden Point has an injury to his hip. "If he plays, he's going to be ready to play," coach Jon Cooper said. He has 60 points in 53 games during that span. Before the puck was dropped for the early evening contest, the team announced that Point would be out indefinitely with an upper body injury. Brayden Point's injured. Hopes to popular players have been crushed, while No player has scored more goals (30) than Point has over the past three NHL postseasons. Anthony Cirelli buried a rebound to make it 5-4. Point was a major factor in the Lightning's Stanley Cup wins in 2020 and 2021. 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. All Rights Reserved. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Paul did return to the game (and scored) but was in obvious discomfort skating up and down the ice without his usual jump. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Kucherov will likely be evaluated again tomorrow and it will be a true game-time decision. Details: Recovering from surgery. If you buy something from an SB Nation link, Vox Media may earn a commission. WebBrayden McNabb player status updates including injuries, illnesses, and personal leave. Gambling problem? 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. The Florida Panthers are the underdog in the matchup, with a consensus moneyline of +141. modbee.com - By Jason Anderson. Time to get back on tract with a home game against a familiar foe. 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. The pressure will be on them to drive the offense while other players such as Alex Barre-Boulet, Taylor Raddysh, and Boris Katchouk get looks on the Stamkos line. Brayden McNabb player status updates including injuries, illnesses, and personal leave. 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. Point has been mired by injury throughout the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Bluebirds like to play up-tempo basketball wearing teams down. Bryan Murphy is an NHL content producer at The Sporting News. Corey Long 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. 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. We know what to expect now," Cooper said. But it appears as though Point will be ready to go for the series opener in Denver. Nicholas Paul and Corey Perry also had sprained AC joints. Former Raiders quarterback Derek Carr seems 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. WebPoint had four points (two goals, two assists) in four playoff games before he was injured. Brayden Point on top #TBLightning power play. Lightning's Point could make return for Game 6, NHL trade grades: Kane deal to Rangers earns high marks for one side, NHL trade tracker: Latest deals, rumors and grades, NHL trade deadline guides for all 32 teams: Players, picks in play, cap space, team status, How to ace the NHL trade deadline: 10 must-follow rules for GMs. 1 min read One of the Detroit Red Wings ' top-six forwards has been lost injury. "Probably not available tomorrow, so hopefully soon.". #GoBolts pic.twitter.com/rE82ytkCTl. Ryan McDonagh played with an injured finger after blocking a shot in the conference final. There have been signs that Point was progressing. Brayden Point injury update: Will Lightning forward be available for Stanley Cup Final Game 1? 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. 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. "That was a tough shot he blocked there. 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. 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 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. He has 26 points (7 goals, 19 assists) in 20 games this year after recording 2 assists in the victory on Monday. 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. In the opening round against Toronto, Point tallied two goals and two assists. Lightning series coverage]. Point has been dealing with a lower-body injury. Tampa makes two final moves to further strengthen the bottom 6 and help the blue line. Enter Search Term. 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. Coach Cooper tried to take a silver lining approach to the game. STANLEY CUP FINAL PREVIEW:Avalanche vs. Pierre-Edouard Bellemare had a meniscus injury heading into the postseason that will need arthroscopic surgery. 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. 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. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. "The guys did a great job to get there and they got me a chance to play in a couple games," Point said. Anthony Cirelli sprained the AC joint in his right shoulder during the Eastern Conference Final against the New York Rangers and dislocated his left shoulder in the Final. Thats what you need to do, in case something like this happens and it happened but we were able to pull it out., Lightning have dodged COVID, but league hasnt [Tampa Bay Times]. Its not clear as to exactly what happened or when the injury took place. But junior Brayden Moeves at 11.6 per game is out for the tournament with an injury. 4 pick Puljujarvi to Canes, Chasing history in Boston: The numbers behind the Bruins' wild 2022-23 season, McDavid, then who? The Rangers have the last change in Game 5, so it will be more difficult for the Lightning to get that matchup. Throughout the playoffs, Cirelli has registered 8 points in 21 games, including 3 goals. 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. 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. 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. Marchment, who has not played since Game 4 of the first round against the Washington Capitals, did not participate in Florida's optional practice Wednesday. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google. On Tuesday, Coach Jon Cooper spoke with the media and was asked about the status of the all-world player. If Point is out, this is a huge loss for the Lightning who are already playing without Steven Stamkos. Kucherov started the ensuing power play, but after taking a one-timer left the ice and headed into the locker room. 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. Cernak practiced Wednesday after leaving Game 2 after blocking a shot by Panthers defenseman Brandon Montour with 6:20 remaining in the second period. Tampa Bay Lightning's Brayden Point could return from injury for Lightning forward Brayden Point left Game 7 of Tampa Bay's first-round series against the Maple Leafs with an apparent right leg injury. section: | slug: brayden-point-injury-update-lightning-star-returns-for-game-1-of-final-vs-avalanche | sport: hockey | route: article_single.us | Lightning coach Jon Cooper told reports that Point "looks like he's a go" ahead of the contest. At this point they are going out of their way to introduce a little adversity into their recent seasons. Point played an essential role in the Lightning's prior two Stanley Cup runs. 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