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 Canadian audience can watch the game on Sportsnet, CBC and TVA Sports. Point played an essential role in the Lightning's prior two Stanley Cup runs. 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 Lightning are saying Point will be day-to-day after Game 1. "We've seen the environment. Winds ESE at 15 to 25 mph. 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. We know the team we're playing. They have four averaging in double figures. NHL.com is the official web site of the National Hockey League. WebBrayden McNabb player status updates including injuries, illnesses, and personal leave. Lightning series coverage]. DISPLAY SETTING. 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. "I think if you see him in warm-ups, then he's probably a game-time decision. It's pretty special when guys are willing to do whatever it takes to win.". While he was optimistic about his return, its not a 100% guarantee. [RELATED:Complete Panthers vs. ET; TNT, CBC, SN, TVAS) because of a lower-body injury. They now lead in the best-of-7 series 2-0. Brayden Point on top #TBLightning power play. Last year, Point notched 14 goals and 23 points in 23 games. He has 26 points (7 goals, 19 assists) in 20 games this year after recording 2 assists in the victory on Monday. Bryan Murphy is an NHL content producer at The Sporting News. 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. by Senior guard Will Herald owns the school and Ninth Region record for career three-pointers made leading the Bluebirds averaging 19 points per game. There have been signs that Point was progressing. The Panthers likely will be without forward Mason Marchment for the fourth straight game because of a lower-body injury. The Bluebirds like to play up-tempo basketball wearing teams down. In the third period, winger Nikita Kucherov was checked awkwardly to the ice by Devon Toews. In seven games this postseason, Point has potted two goals and added two assists. Sep. 24, 2019. 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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. Keeping pace with the Avalanche is hard enough (especially if they get Nazem Kadri and Andre Burakovsky back for Game Four) with a full line-up, doing so without two key parts of the top six is even tougher. Paul and Nikita Kucherov each sustained an MCL sprain in the Cup Final. The forward is out for a ninth straight game because of lower-body injury. So I'll have an answer for you tomorrow. Getting him back is a massive boost to the Tampa Bay lineup. This article first appeared on NHL Trade Talk and was syndicated with permission. 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 expected duration is week to week. 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. "You're just extremely proud of what guys did. Still, the talk of the game surrounds the hero of Game 1 and whether or not Point will be out any time. 4 pick Puljujarvi to Canes, Chasing history in Boston: The numbers behind the Bruins' wild 2022-23 season, McDavid, then who? Point was injured in Game 7 of the first round against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Lightning head coach Jon Cooper "I think [it's] sticking to our structure," Cirelli said. Lightning center Brayden Point has not played in a playoff game since Game 7 of the Tampa Bay-Toronto first-round series on May 14. 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. STANLEY CUP FINAL PREVIEW:Avalanche vs. 6-keys: media/spln/nhl/reg/free/stories, at 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. by 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. 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. If you don't see him in warm-ups, that pretty much tells you what's going on with him," Cooper said Saturday morning. ET. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. Point has been dealing with a lower-body injury. 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). In the 2020 playoffs, Point recorded 14 goals and 33 points in 23 games. The The 26-year-old was injured in the first round against the Toronto Maple Leafs and missed the 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. "Probably not available tomorrow, so hopefully soon.". Slow start dooms Lightning as they lose to Panthers, 4-1. 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. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. 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. 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, Lightning have dodged COVID, but league hasnt, Losing streak takes a mental toll on Seattle Kraken, Time for the Lightning to dig in and get better on the road, Crunch Wrap: Scoring goals and munching on some points. Enter Search Term. Brayden Point injury update: Will Lightning forward be available for Stanley Cup Final Game 1? Losing streak takes a mental toll on Seattle Kraken [Seattle Times]. Point was a major factor in the Lightning's Stanley Cup wins in 2020 and 2021. Enter Search Term. I hope so. Oil City, PA (16301) Today. But just watching the guys and seeing what they did and the effort they put in, it was a very special bunch.". As for Cirelli, he sustained an upper-body injury in the second period in Game 4 but returned for the third period and overtime. It was a non-contact injury that he suffered when trying to stop and pivot against the Leafs. "That was a tough shot he blocked there. 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. Complicating matters is the status of Nick Paul. But, lets give the team credit for having the leads and getting the lead and extending it in the third. On Monday, Lightning head coach Jon Cooper said that Point will not play in Game 2 of Tampa Bay's second-round series against the Florida Panthers. Point is currently expected to play in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. Point (leg) will not play Game 3 on Sunday against visiting Florida, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports. Your organization has to be deep. Jon Cooper said Point wont play tomorrow. "I'm not going to guarantee the result, but definitely in a better spot than we were three or four games ago.". All Rights Reserved. Lightning. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. 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. I don't expect anything to change from them and how they play, and I don't expect anything to change from us. At this point they are going out of their way to introduce a little adversity into their recent seasons. All NHL team jerseys customized with NHL players' names and numbers are officially licensed by the NHL and the NHLPA. While the Tampa Bay Lightning were able to secure the win against the Colorado Avalanche in Game Three of the Stanley Cup Final, it may have been a Pyrrhic victory for the defending champions. The teams depth was stripped away in the off-season due to expansion and salary cap issues and despite being in the upper part of the league scoring (11th out of 32 teams with a 3.12 goals per game), the bulk of their offense has come from the stars on the team, including Point. Deadline decisions: What will Avs, Kraken and others do? Cooper said before the conference final that the Lightning were preparing as if Point would not play in the series. 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. 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 is a team game. 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. Three Things we learned from the win [Tampa Bay Lightning]. The Lightning utilized the last change on home ice to match the line of Brandon Hagel, Anthony Cirelli and Alex Killorn and the defense pair of McDonagh and Erik Cernak against the Rangers' top line of Chris Kreider, Mika Zibanejad and Frank Vatrano. Tampa Bay took down the Rangers in six games in the Eastern Conference finals to advance to their third consecutive Stanley Cup Final. Point has been mired by injury throughout the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Toronto Star via Getty Images If he plays, hes gonna be ready to "So I'm not going to push anything right now, but naturally the longer any series goes, there's a remote chance that he might be able to play. Tampa Bay Lightning's Brayden Point could return from injury for Get viral graphics, memes, rumors and trending sports news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. After the game, no updates were available. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Obviously, they have the last change, but that shouldn't matter for us. Now we can add number one center Brayden Point to the list of injured players. pic.twitter.com/AvJqhDtmBA. 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. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). All rights reserved. Cloudy with rain developing this afternoon. He had been skating after Lightning practices. 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. Any other third party trademarks or copyrights are the property of their respective owners. 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. Patrick Maroon and Anthony Cirelli consoling Brayden Point who looks devastated after still feeling shaken up on his first shift back in the 2nd period pic.twitter.com/pbylgEO2DH. All Rights Reserved. Gambling problem? Brayden 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. Some believe that may be where the injury occurred. Anthony Cirelli buried a rebound to make it 5-4. Despite the loss of one of their top players, the Lightning's hopes of a three-peatare very much alive. 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. 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. Jon Cooper said theres a chance Brayden Point plays Game 1, and its leaning that direction. Time to get back on tract with a home game against a familiar foe. As a result, the 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. Point suffered a lower-body injury in that contest, and he missed all of Tampa Bay's ensuing series against the Florida Panthers and New York Rangers. Giving up two goals in the final minutes of the game is very un-Lightning-like. He laid down for a few seconds, clutching his right hip before hobbling off the ice. Injury Update: Forward Brayden Point is out indefinitely with an upper body injury. I think so. All rights reserved. He led the playoffs with 14 goals in each of their championship runs in 2020 and 2021. Its not clear as to exactly what happened or when the injury took place. Just brutal. 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. Lightning coach Jon Cooper told reports that Point "looks like he's a go" ahead of the contest. Point attempted to stop a puck along the boards in the first period and as he turned, it appeared his right leg gave out. Lightning win 5-4 in a shootout [Raw Charge]. Former Raiders quarterback Derek Carr seems Emailed daily. Point has been recovering from a lower-body injurythat hesuffered in that first round. 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. Jon Cooper confirmed the news to reporters on Monday 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. Lightning, Complete Rangers vs. With Point out for Game 1, the Lightning dressed 11 forwards and seven defensemen, which proved helpful after Cernak was injured. Point had four points in seven games in the opening round. As you can see Point was in obvious discomfort after using his upper body to try and brace the impact with end boards. "Just getting to know him over the years and knowing how competitive he is and how much he really wants to win. SUNRISE, 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. 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. According to Paul did return to the game (and scored) but was in obvious discomfort skating up and down the ice without his usual jump. 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. According to NHL's official website, the ice hockey athlete is still out indefinitely with an upper-body injury. Point hasn't played since Game 7 of the Lightning's first-round series win over the Toronto Maple Leafs, which he left with a lower-body injury after 5:51 of ice time. 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. Jon Cooper on if he thinks Kucherov will play in Game 4: Yes. And Point was always expected to be ready by Game 2 at the latest. The exact injury is not known. 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. Everybody does, and that's what you do. Bryan Murphy is an NHL content producer at The Sporting News. 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. Throughout the playoffs, Cirelli has registered 8 points in 21 games, including 3 goals. Viewers in the U.S. can watch the game nationally on ESPN. 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. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. Injury History. Coach Cooper updated the media on the status of the Lightning stars. Point attempted to stop 62, Oklahoma TE Brayden Willis. 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. Point had an assist in Game 1 of the Cup Final and finished the playoffs with five points (two goals, three assists) in nine games. It appeared to be a lower-body injury for Point. So for us, we've just got to go out and keep doing what we did at home.". 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. He was trying to stop and pivot along the boards, but his right leg gave out and he immediately grabbed it in pain. Check out this video courtesy of He also suffered an apparent lower-body injury from a crosscheck by Josh Manson. 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. If not anticipate Game 2. Yes. "I can honestly answer this question with 'I don't know,'" he said before the Lightning flew to New York. Lightning series coverage. "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. All Rights Reserved. Lightning. All Rights Reserved. See our ethics statement. 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. "He's not ready to play right now.". Now the attention turns to the status of Tampa Bay winger Brandon Hagel, who is listed as questionable for Game 1 against Colorado. It does seem as though it is with his right leg, perhaps near the thigh area. 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. "But this one was different. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. by Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Coach Cooper tried to take a silver lining approach to the game. 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. The Bolts are down 2-0 in the best-of-7 series after losing both games in Denver. "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.". Any other third party trademarks or copyrights are the property of their respective owners. In 2020-21 it was a shortened season, COVID-19 protocols, and a regular season without Nikita Kucherov. Tampa Bay Lightning (@TBLightning) November 21, 2021 For a team that was To see him come back, and to see him work as hard as he has, it's obviously awesome to see. 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. Brayden Point's injured. It appears that will change on Wednesday night. But it appears as though Point will be ready to go for the series opener in Denver. He skated in full gear on June 1. The Tampa Bay Lightning will once again down a star player as Brayden Point's injury will force him to miss Game 2 vs. the Panthers. 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. It will take place at Ball Arena in Denver. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. michael lombard actor obituary; justinas duknauskas biography; organic valley grassmilk yogurt discontinued Point was injured in the first period of Game 7 vs. the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday and was unable to play the rest of the game. 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. "[Point is] expected to make a full recovery, all of these guys are," Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois said. He was injured during Game 7 of the first round against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Lightning are a -1.5 favorite. 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. High 43F. On the off-chance that Point doesn't play in Game 1, the Lightning will once again have to replace him in the lineup. WebThe Tampa Bay Lightning host the Florida Panthers on Tuesday, 7:00 PM ET at Amalie Arena. "We've got some guys banged up," Cooper said. 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. Point had four points (two goals, two assists) in four playoff games before he was injured. 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. Copyright 2023 YB Media, LLC. 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