ET at Ball Arena. 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. Aho made it 3-1 at 16:36 after Svechnikovs centering pass went off the right post before Aho jammed it in the net. If you buy something from an SB Nation link, Vox Media may earn a commission. At this point they are going out of their way to introduce a little adversity into their recent seasons. Lightning. 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. Enter Search Term. Winds ESE at 15 to 25 mph. Time to get back on tract with a home game against a familiar foe. 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. Brayden Point injury update: Will Lightning forward be available for Stanley Cup Final Game 1? Brayden Point has an injury to his hip. Jon Cooper confirmed the news to reporters on Monday WebBrayden McNabb player status updates including injuries, illnesses, and personal leave. Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. STANLEY CUP FINAL PREVIEW:Avalanche vs. Bryan Murphy is an NHL content producer at The Sporting News. "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.". Its not clear as to exactly what happened or when the injury took place. Sep. 24, 2019. https://t.co/4npQxSHuEb. Its not the best news for the Lightning, but it certainly isnt as bad as it could have been either. 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. This year its injuries. 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. Point had four points (two goals, two assists) in four playoff games before he was injured. Cooper said before the conference final that the Lightning were preparing as if Point would not play in the series. No player has scored more goals (30) than Point has over the past three NHL postseasons. 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Lightning, Complete Panthers vs. 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. Even in in the past two rounds when he hasn't been in the lineup, he's been a huge part of our locker room. 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. Copyright 2023 YB Media, LLC. Pierre-Edouard Bellemare had a meniscus injury heading into the postseason that will need arthroscopic surgery. "It's massive," Lightning defenseman Zach Bogosian said of Point's return. Tampa was able to pull out a 2-1 victory, thanks to a goal byNikita Kucherov. 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. 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. Cernak practiced Wednesday after leaving Game 2 after blocking a shot by Panthers defenseman Brandon Montour with 6:20 remaining in the second period. It seems like the team wants to get Point at least a week of rest or so. He had 14 goals in each of the two postseasons, leading the team both times. It was clear something wasnt right because he was seen talking to the coaching and medical staff for some time, then was not on the ice for the third. Losing streak takes a mental toll on Seattle Kraken [Seattle Times]. 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 Tampa Bay Lightning got some great news before Game 1 of the 2022 Stanley Cup Final against the Colorado Avalanche. "You're just extremely proud of what guys did. Having him available for Game 5 could be a key factor in the outcome on Friday night. Fight at Oklahoma high school basketball playoff game caught on camera. Coach Cooper tried to take a silver lining approach to the game. "But this one was different. Unpacking Future Packers: No. BETTING ODDS. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). If Brayden Points injury lingers into January or another Canadian forward suffer an injury, could Cirelli sneak onto the team? 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. It's pretty special when guys are willing to do whatever it takes to win.". Brandon Hagel sustained a foot fracture while blocking a shot in Game 2 of the second round against the Florida Panthers. Brayden Points injury will keep him out of the Lightning lineup for Game 5 against the Rangers. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander injury updates and NBA playoff race. Point attempted to stop a puck along the boards in the first period and as he turned, it appeared his right leg gave out. He led the playoffs with 14 goals in each of their championship runs in 2020 and 2021. "[Point is] expected to make a full recovery, all of these guys are," Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois said. Point had four points in seven games in the opening round. That will make it more important for Tampa Bay to maintain the other parts of its game that have improved during the series. ET; ESPN, ESPN+, CBC, SN, TVAS). 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. Everybody has to be on the same page.". ", [RELATED:Complete Rangers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning's Brayden Point could return from injury for "We'll see how he's feeling after the skate.". "I've had tears in the past where you can still find your stride and you can play and be effective," Point said. There, they will play the Avalanche, who were the preseason Cup favorites. So I'll have an answer for you tomorrow. Always free! by "Probably not available tomorrow, so hopefully soon.". Last year, Point notched 14 goals and 23 points in 23 games. Nikita Kucherov to the locker room after this cross-check by Devon Toews pic.twitter.com/oiDl3cjKRO. When Point left the game Saturday, Cal Foote said the players rallied, saying, Play for Pointer.. 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. WebPoint had four points (two goals, two assists) in four playoff games before he was injured. It's his first four-point effort of the season and it pushed Point to 65 points for the campaign. Lightning coach Jon Cooper told reports that Point "looks like he's a go" ahead of the contest. 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. 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. Both of them being signed for one additional year likely makes them more interesting and in line with the kind of contracts Tampa goes after. "Just getting to know him over the years and knowing how competitive he is and how much he really wants to win. 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.". I think so. Game 1 is set for 8 p.m. It will take place at Ball Arena in Denver. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. See our ethics statement. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. The same can be said for Steven Stamkos, Alex Killorn, and Ondrej Palat. Still, the talk of the game surrounds the hero of Game 1 and whether or not Point will be out any time. 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. "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 have been patient with the forward to this point, as there was never a sense that they would rush his return. He returned for the second period and tried to play a shift, but it was clear he was still in pain. The Here are the latest updates on Point's status heading into the Stanley Cup Final. Ahead of Game 5, Lightning head coach Jon Cooper provided an update on injured forwards Brayden Point and Anthony Cirelli. The Point's absence was among the reasons why the Lightning failed to win their third straight Stanley Cup championship. by He did not return for the rest of the game. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. He has 26 points (7 goals, 19 assists) in 20 games this year after recording 2 assists in the victory on Monday. He skated in full gear on June 1. 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. Am I glad we have off in between games? 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 drawback to that plan is that the Lightning will lose some mobility with Foote back in the game. 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. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. And Point was always expected to be ready by Game 2 at the latest. 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. DISPLAY SETTING. All rights reserved. But, lets give the team credit for having the leads and getting the lead and extending it in the third. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. Doing so without the multi-skilled Point in the line-up will be even tougher. 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. He immediately headed down the tunnel to the locker room. I don't expect anything to change from them and how they play, and I don't expect anything to change from us. NHL.com is the official web site of the National Hockey League. Getting him back is a massive boost to the Tampa Bay lineup. 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). Jon Cooper said theres a chance Brayden Point plays Game 1, and its leaning that direction. 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. He laid down for a few seconds, clutching his right hip before hobbling off the ice. Now the attention turns to the status of Tampa Bay winger Brandon Hagel, who is listed as questionable for Game 1 against Colorado. 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. The Rangers have the last change in Game 5, so it will be more difficult for the Lightning to get that matchup. Thats championship pedigree at play. Enter Search Term. Senior guard Will Herald owns the school and Ninth Region record for career three-pointers made leading the Bluebirds averaging 19 points per game. Chance of rain 100%. "We've seen the environment. Point was a major factor in the Lightning's Stanley Cup wins in 2020 and 2021. Dates, times, TV channels for Avalanche-Lightning. But now we're getting into the point where I don't know if there will be definitive outs. Slow start dooms Lightning as they lose to Panthers, 4-1. "We've got four games under our belt. WebPhoto by Tim Nwachukwu / Getty Images. The Florida Panthers are the underdog in the matchup, with a consensus moneyline of +141. 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 has been mired by injury throughout the Stanley Cup Playoffs. 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. 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. All NHL team jerseys customized with NHL players' names and numbers are officially licensed by the NHL and the NHLPA. He was injured during Game 7 of the first round against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The forward is out for a ninth straight game because of lower-body injury. That is pretty much a given at this point. 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. The Lightning lead their series against the New York Rangers 3-2 and can advance to their third straight Stanley Cup Final with a win on Saturday night. Point attempted to play another shift but returned to the bench in pain and did not play again. 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. 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. Your organization has to be deep. "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. 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. 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But just watching the guys and seeing what they did and the effort they put in, it was a very special bunch.". Point was injured in Game 7 of the first round against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Coach Cooper updated the media on the status of the Lightning stars. The Bolts are down 2-0 in the best-of-7 series after losing both games in Denver. It appeared to be a lower-body injury for Point. This article first appeared on NHL Trade Talk and was syndicated with permission. 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. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. They did win the overturned goal battle, 2-1. Point (leg) will not play Game 3 on Sunday against visiting Florida, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports. 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. He was with the same group on Tuesday, in addition to the top power-play unit. Here's the latest on Brayden Point's availability. "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. 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. The Lightning are saying Point will be day-to-day after Game 1. Batting first after winning the toss would 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. 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He led Tampa Bay with 14 goals in each of the past two playoff runs, which culminated in All Rights Reserved. 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. All Rights Reserved. Complicating matters is the status of Nick Paul. While he was optimistic about his return, its not a 100% guarantee. The expected duration is week to week. Some believe that may be where the injury occurred. "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. With Point out for Game 1, the Lightning dressed 11 forwards and seven defensemen, which proved helpful after Cernak was injured. SCF SCHEDULE: Dates, times, TV channels for Avalanche-Lightning. TAMPA, Fla. -- Lightning center Brayden Point hasn't been ruled out for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals, signaling a status change for Tampa Bay's injured star. It does seem as though it is with his right leg, perhaps near the thigh area. Toggle Dark Mode. 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. Point has been dealing with a lower-body injury. A good sign for tomorrow pic.twitter.com/Kf2MPMTcOo. Jon Cooper on if he thinks Kucherov will play in Game 4: Yes. We're just a lot more prepared and way more game ready. The coaches have to step up. 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. Lightning forward Brayden Point left Game 7 of Tampa Bay's first-round series against the Maple Leafs with an apparent right leg injury. 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. "This is a team game. 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. In the third period, winger Nikita Kucherov was checked awkwardly to the ice by Devon Toews. Depth defenseman Zach Bogosian also missed a large chunk of the season with an injury. 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. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. 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. Before the puck was dropped for the early evening contest, the team announced that Point would be out indefinitely with an upper body injury. Tom Gulitti, Stanley Cup Final | Avalanche vs. It's his first four-point effort of the season and it pushed Point to 65 points for the campaign. 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. ET. I hope so. 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. Deadline decisions: What will Avs, Kraken and others do? 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 Match Venue: Kingsmead , Durban, South Africa . Not only is Kucherov out, but also defensive stalwart Erik Cernak. "I'm not going to guarantee the result, but definitely in a better spot than we were three or four games ago.". He has 60 points in 53 games during that span. The 26-year-old was injured in the first round against the Toronto Maple Leafs and missed the Point has been mired by injury throughout the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Obviously, they have the last change, but that shouldn't matter for us. NHL.com is the official web site of the National Hockey League. 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. 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 Panthers likely will be without forward Mason Marchment for the fourth straight game because of a lower-body injury. Paul did return to the game (and scored) but was in obvious discomfort skating up and down the ice without his usual jump. The last time Point played was Game 7 of the Lightning's first-round victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. They did win the overturned goal battle, 2-1. Oil City, PA (16301) Today. His injury was one of several announced by Tampa Bay at its breakup day Tuesday. 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. "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. "The guys did a great job to get there and they got me a chance to play in a couple games," Point said. 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Both Dickinson and Seeler provide solid depth and greater roster flexibility at each of their respective positions. It's always difficult when the game was literally 12 hours agoso a lot can happen in the next two days. "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. 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. 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 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. Point has been recovering from a lower-body injury that he suffered in that first round. The exact injury is not known. Artemi Panarin replaced Kreider on that line for part of Game 4, but New York's 5-on-5 play did not improve. 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. Thompson completed his hat trick with a breakaway goal 30 seconds later. 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. 6-keys: media/spln/nhl/reg/free/stories, at 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. It appears that will change on Wednesday night. Per multiple reports, Lightning coach Jon Cooper said that Point "looks like he's a go" for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. All Rights Reserved. But junior Brayden Moeves at 11.6 per game is out for the tournament with an injury. But it appears as though Point will be ready to go for the series opener in Denver. Brayden Point struck first for the Lightning at 5:48. Check out this video courtesy of Jon Cooper said Point wont play tomorrow. He also suffered an apparent lower-body injury from a crosscheck by Josh Manson. Lightning series coverage]. His return would bolster an already strong lineup for Tampa Bay. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. 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]. 4 pick Puljujarvi to Canes, Chasing history in Boston: The numbers behind the Bruins' wild 2022-23 season, McDavid, then who? 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