All rights reserved. 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. 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. If Brayden Points injury lingers into January or another Canadian forward suffer an injury, could Cirelli sneak onto the team? Rangers clear hurdles, get Kane from Blackhawks, Oilers bulk up defense, secure Predators' Ekholm, Leafs win Schenn sweepstakes, trade for veteran, Leafs deal Sandin to Capitals for Gustafsson, pick, Wild add depth, acquire Johansson from Capitals, NHL suspends Rangers' Miller for spitting incident, Oilers trade ex-No. 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. The greatest day on the Supercoach calendar, nay Gregorian calendar, has arrived in the form of Team List Tuesday for round 1. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. DISPLAY SETTING. 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. Losing streak takes a mental toll on Seattle Kraken [Seattle Times]. Tampa Bay Lightning (@TBLightning) November 21, 2021 For a team that was According to NHL's official website, the ice hockey athlete is still out indefinitely with an upper-body injury. Brayden McNabb player status updates including injuries, illnesses, and personal leave. Anthony Cirelli buried a rebound to make it 5-4. Injury History. 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. "The guys did a great job to get there and they got me a chance to play in a couple games," Point said. All Rights Reserved. He's been ruled out in each of the Lightning's nine games since then until Saturday, when coach Jon Cooper left the door open for his return. Time to get back on tract with a home game against a familiar foe. All NHL team jerseys customized with NHL players' names and numbers are officially licensed by the NHL and the NHLPA. 00:40 February 21, 2023 Faulk cut it to 2-1 at 3:59 of the second period, one-timing a short pass from Josh Leivo from the left circle. The Lightning provided an injury update after Sundays practice, and the news on Brayden Point, or lack thereof, should concern fans in Tampa. 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. Kucherov will likely be evaluated again tomorrow and it will be a true game-time decision. Jon Cooper on if he thinks Kucherov will play in Game 4: Yes. Bryan Murphy is an NHL content producer at The Sporting News. He was not ruled out ahead of time in Games 5 and 6, and he was ruled out only when he did not participate in warmups for Game 6. Cooper had previously indicated that there was a good chance that Point would play in Game 1 of the Lightning vs. Avalanche series. To have him back on the ice is a huge boost for us.". But, lets give the team credit for having the leads and getting the lead and extending it in the third. Tom Gulitti, Stanley Cup Final | Avalanche vs. Cooper on the status of Point: The status of Pointer is day to day. All rights reserved. Unpacking Future Packers: No. 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. 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. While the Vegas Golden Knights set an unrealistic expectation for expansion teams, the Kraken were supposed to be a little better than they are. "[Point is] expected to make a full recovery, all of these guys are," Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois said. Lightning. modbee.com - By Jason Anderson. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nhl | pageType: stories | All rights reserved. The drawback to that plan is that the Lightning will lose some mobility with Foote back in the game. "That was a tough shot he blocked there. Jon Cooper confirmed the news to reporters on Monday The exact injury is not known. NEW YORK -- Brayden Pointis 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). They have four averaging in double figures. Any other third party trademarks or copyrights are the property of their respective owners. Its not the best news for the Lightning, but it certainly isnt as bad as it could have been either. Still, the talk of the game surrounds the hero of Game 1 and whether or not Point will be out any time. 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. Brayden Point had a power-play goal for the Lightning, and Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 37 shots. 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. Yes. Lightning win 5-4 in a shootout [Raw Charge]. Point attempted to stop a puck along the boards in the first period and as he turned, it appeared his right leg gave out. But it appears as though Point will be ready to go for the series opener in Denver. He laid down for a few seconds, clutching his right hip before hobbling off the ice. Tampa Bay took down the Rangers in six games in the Eastern Conference finals to advance to their third consecutive Stanley Cup Final. 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. Get viral graphics, memes, rumors and trending sports news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. And Point was always expected to be ready by Game 2 at the latest. by Game 1 is set for 8 p.m. https://t.co/4npQxSHuEb. We're just a lot more prepared and way more game ready. Nicholas Paul and Corey Perry also had sprained AC joints. "I can honestly answer this question with 'I don't know,'" he said before the Lightning flew to New York. 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 led Tampa Bay with 14 goals in each of the past two playoff runs, which culminated in Stanley Cup titles for the Lightning. Obviously, they have the last change, but that shouldn't matter for us. Injury Update: Forward Brayden Point is out indefinitely with an upper body injury. That will make it more important for Tampa Bay to maintain the other parts of its game that have improved during the series. They now lead in the best-of-7 series 2-0. Lightning series coverage. Lightning series coverage. 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. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google. 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. Ryan McDonagh played with an injured finger after blocking a shot in the conference final. Cloudy with rain developing this afternoon. While he was optimistic about his return, its not a 100% guarantee. Hopes to popular players have been crushed, while Slow start dooms Lightning as they lose to Panthers, 4-1. "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. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. But junior Brayden Moeves at 11.6 per game is out for the tournament with an injury. All Rights Reserved. Sure, it was a win, but it kind of left a bad taste in everyones mouth. "I think if you see him in warm-ups, then he's probably a game-time decision. Lightning, Complete Rangers vs. 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. Their first goal was pretty nice, but on the next two we just lost guys in front, Faulk said. In 2020-21 it was a shortened season, COVID-19 protocols, and a regular season without Nikita Kucherov. 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. He has 26 points (7 goals, 19 assists) in 20 games this year after recording 2 assists in the victory on Monday. Paul and Nikita Kucherov each sustained an MCL sprain in the Cup Final. Lightning, Complete Panthers vs. 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. 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. "In the case of Point, it's a matter of probably a few more weeks before he's fully recovered.". Feb. 25: Rangers trade forward Vitali Kravtsov to Canucks for forward Will Lockwood and a 2026 seventh-round pick. 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. 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. It's pretty special when guys are willing to do whatever it takes to win.". "I'll find out when I get on the plane, so I'll have an answer for you tomorrow. He led the playoffs with 14 goals in each of their championship runs in 2020 and 2021. "Of the three runs this is the one we didn't win, but we might be the most proud of in terms of how hard it was to get here," Stamkos said. Tampa Bay Lightning Schedule, Roster, News, and Rumors | Raw Charge, Lightning Round: Brayden Point out indefinitely. 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. This isn't a big surprise, as Point almost returned for the Eastern Conference finals. 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. "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. WebPhoto by Tim Nwachukwu / Getty Images. 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. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. I hope so. All Rights Reserved. Jon Cooper said theres a chance Brayden Point plays Game 1, and its leaning that direction. Chance of rain 100%. All Rights Reserved. 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 last time Point played was Game 7 of the Lightning's first-round victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. 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. "You're just extremely proud of what guys did. Sep. 24, 2019. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. Lightning coach Jon Cooper told reports that Point "looks like he's a go" ahead of the contest. Tampa Bay Lightning's Brayden Point could return from injury for All NHL team jerseys customized with NHL players' names and numbers are officially licensed by the NHL and the NHLPA. Coach Cooper tried to take a silver lining approach to the 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. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. 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. All Rights Reserved. In the third period, winger Nikita Kucherov was checked awkwardly to the ice by Devon Toews. and he was right back out there today, so we anticipate him playing tomorrow.". All rights reserved. After the game, no updates were available. Aho made it 3-1 at 16:36 after Svechnikovs centering pass went off the right post before Aho jammed it in the net. Point is currently expected to play in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. Tampa Bay coach Jon Cooper said, I dont have an update on him yet, but we all know the character of that kid and what a competitive gamer he is, so for him not to come back, I know it was tough on him and clearly it was tough on us as well. He added, So maybe tomorrow Ill have a little bit more for you, but he couldnt come back tonight.. 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. 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 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. His return would bolster an already strong lineup for Tampa Bay. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Lightning's Brayden Point: Remains out Sunday. He returned for the second period and tried to play a shift, but it was clear he was still in pain. Nikita Kucherov to the locker room after this cross-check by Devon Toews pic.twitter.com/oiDl3cjKRO. It does not look like there was any contact from Maple Leafs' defenseman Mark Giordano, who was the closest player to Point on the play. Slow start dooms Lightning as they lose to Panthers, 4-1. Game 4 update Point has been ruled out for Game 4 of the ECF against the Rangers on Tuesday night. Its not clear as to exactly what happened or when the injury took place. Copyright 2023 YB Media, LLC. If you buy something from an SB Nation link, Vox Media may earn a commission. Thompson completed his hat trick with a breakaway goal 30 seconds later. Doing so without the multi-skilled Point in the line-up will be even tougher. 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. Am I glad we have off in between games? Both Dickinson and Seeler provide solid depth and greater roster flexibility at each of their respective positions. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. See our ethics statement. 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. Bryan Murphy is an NHL content producer at The Sporting News. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. This article first appeared on NHL Trade Talk and was syndicated with permission. 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. "We've seen the environment. "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. We will see how he is tomorrow. / NHL.com Independent Correspondent, Stanley Cup Final | Avalanche vs. 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. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Here's where Sportsnet seems to think #GoBolts Brayden Point was injured pic.twitter.com/avXSm31xHo. They did win the overturned goal battle, 2-1. Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. "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. 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. But just watching the guys and seeing what they did and the effort they put in, it was a very special bunch.". At this point they are going out of their way to introduce a little adversity into their recent seasons. If Point is out, this is a huge loss for the Lightning who are already playing without Steven Stamkos. 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. No player has scored more goals (30) than Point has over the past three NHL postseasons. 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. He was injured during Game 7 of the first round against the Toronto Maple Leafs. 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. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. ET; ESPN, ESPN+, CBC, SN, TVAS). They played through so much, but that's the expectation of this group. 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. As a result, the Everybody does, and that's what you do. According to Kucherov started the ensuing power play, but after taking a one-timer left the ice and headed into the locker room. A scary moment, but Brayden Point gets up! Point was injured in Game 7 of the first round against the Toronto Maple Leafs. 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. Per multiple reports, Lightning coach Jon Cooper said that Point "looks like he's a go" for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. That is pretty much a given at this point. "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. 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. The forward may have been injured in the first period, and returned to played two shifts in the second. The Lightning have been patient with the forward to this point, as there was never a sense that they would rush his return. Fight at Oklahoma high school basketball playoff game caught on camera. SCF SCHEDULE: Dates, times, TV channels for Avalanche-Lightning. 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. 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. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. 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. Before the puck was dropped for the early evening contest, the team announced that Point would be out indefinitely with an upper body injury. Defenseman Zach Bogosian also did not practice, because of an unspecified reason, but coach Jon Cooper said he expects Bogosian and defenseman Erik Cernak to play Thursday. As for Cirelli, he sustained an upper-body injury in the second period in Game 4 but returned for the third period and overtime. ET. 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. Your organization has to be deep. 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. The expected duration is week to week. 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. As you can see Point was in obvious discomfort after using his upper body to try and brace the impact with end boards. "So we take that experience with us, but we're obviously faced with the fact that we've got to win one game up there. 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 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. 6-keys: media/spln/nhl/reg/free/stories, at It appears that will change on Wednesday night. 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