STANLEY CUP FINAL PREVIEW:Avalanche vs. The Lightning provided an injury update after Sundays practice, and the news on Brayden Point, or lack thereof, should concern fans in Tampa. The 24-year-old is coming off of a regular season during which he registered 43 points, scoring 17 goals and providing 26 assists in his fourth year with the Lightning. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander injury updates and NBA playoff race. "If he plays, he's going to be ready to play," coach Jon Cooper said. He laid down for a few seconds, clutching his right hip before hobbling off the ice. 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. 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. High 43F. Copyright 2023 YB Media, LLC. They did win the overturned goal battle, 2-1. Its probably the best I can give you. 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. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google. Some believe that may be where the injury occurred. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. ET. ET at Ball Arena. On the off-chance that Point doesn't play in Game 1, the Lightning will once again have to replace him in the lineup. Sep. 24, 2019. 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. But junior Brayden Moeves at 11.6 per game is out for the tournament with an injury. 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. Senior guard Will Herald owns the school and Ninth Region record for career three-pointers made leading the Bluebirds averaging 19 points per game. Point (leg) will not play Game 3 on Sunday against visiting Florida, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports. As a result, the 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. 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. Jon Cooper on if he thinks Kucherov will play in Game 4: Yes. He had been skating after Lightning practices. Nicholas Paul and Corey Perry also had sprained AC joints. 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. The Panthers likely will be without forward Mason Marchment for the fourth straight game because of a lower-body injury. 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 Lightning just gutted out that Game 7 win tonight. So for us, we've just got to go out and keep doing what we did at home.". If he isnt able to make it into the game, there will be a large hole to fill for the team as he is one of the top offensive producers on the team having posted more than 25 points in the last three playoffs, becoming only the third player in NHL history to accomplish that feat. Point has been mired by injury throughout the Stanley Cup Playoffs. If Point is out, this is a huge loss for the Lightning who are already playing without Steven Stamkos. All NHL team jerseys customized with NHL players' names and numbers are officially licensed by the NHL and the NHLPA. 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. Am I glad we have off in between games? 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. 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. Gambling problem? To have him back on the ice is a huge boost for us.". "The guys did a great job to get there and they got me a chance to play in a couple games," Point said. "In the case of Point, it's a matter of probably a few more weeks before he's fully recovered.". Now we can add number one center Brayden Point to the list of injured players. All Rights Reserved. Doing so without the multi-skilled Point in the line-up will be even tougher. "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. Point attempted to play another shift but returned to the bench in pain and did not play again. Brandon Hagel sustained a foot fracture while blocking a shot in Game 2 of the second round against the Florida Panthers. "I'll find out when I get on the plane, so I'll have an answer for you tomorrow. In 2019-20 it was overcoming the humiliation of getting swept by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the previous years playoffs and dealing with The Bubble. 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. 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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. 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. The forward is out for a ninth straight game because of lower-body injury. All NHL team jerseys customized with NHL players' names and numbers are officially licensed by the NHL and the NHLPA. 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. Jon Cooper said Point wont play tomorrow. 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. We will see how he is tomorrow. Complicating matters is the status of Nick Paul. "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. 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. "I can honestly answer this question with 'I don't know,'" he said before the Lightning flew to New York. It's his first four-point effort of the season and it pushed Point to 65 points for the campaign. All Rights Reserved. No player has scored more goals (30) than Point has over the past three NHL postseasons. ", [RELATED:Complete Rangers vs. NHL.com is the official web site of the National Hockey League. Lightning coach Jon Cooper told reports that Point "looks like he's a go" ahead of the contest. He has 26 points (7 goals, 19 assists) in 20 games this year after recording 2 assists in the victory on Monday. Details: Recovering from surgery. After the game, no updates were available. by 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. Slow start dooms Lightning as they lose to Panthers, 4-1. 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. Ryan McDonagh played with an injured finger after blocking a shot in the conference final. Point has been recovering from a lower-body injury that he suffered in that first round. All rights reserved. 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 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. 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. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. 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. Injury Update: Forward Brayden Point is out indefinitely with an upper body injury. Brayden McNabb player status updates including injuries, illnesses, and personal leave. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. According to Injury Update: Forward Brayden Point is out indefinitely with an upper body injury. 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. Pierre-Edouard Bellemare had a meniscus injury heading into the postseason that will need arthroscopic surgery. Point has been recovering from a lower-body injurythat hesuffered in that first round. All Rights Reserved. Lightning's Brayden Point: Remains out Sunday. Cooper on the status of Point: The status of Pointer is day to day. He returned for the first two games of the Stanley Cup Final but his lower-body injury acted up again and held him out of the lineup for Games 3 and 4. While the Vegas Golden Knights set an unrealistic expectation for expansion teams, the Kraken were supposed to be a little better than they are. So I'll have an answer for you tomorrow. modbee.com - By Jason Anderson. The Tampa Bay Lightning are on the brink of elimination against the Colorado Avalanche in the Stanley Cup Final. He immediately headed down the tunnel to 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. 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 | The Tampa Bay Lightning got some great news before Game 1 of the 2022 Stanley Cup Final against the Colorado Avalanche. Point had four points in seven games in the opening round. Odds & lines subject to change. "You're just extremely proud of what guys did. Tom Gulitti, Stanley Cup Final | Avalanche vs. His return would bolster an already strong lineup for Tampa Bay. Point had four points (two goals, two assists) in four playoff games before he was injured. I think so. The Rangers have the last change in Game 5, so it will be more difficult for the Lightning to get that matchup. 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. 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. pic.twitter.com/AvJqhDtmBA. by Point missed 10 games before returning to play the first two games of the Stanley Cup Final against the Colorado Avalanche. Thompson completed his hat trick with a breakaway goal 30 seconds later. Check out this video courtesy of Point has been mired by injury throughout the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Emailed daily. As you can see Point was in obvious discomfort after using his upper body to try and brace the impact with end boards. "We've got some guys banged up," Cooper said. It will take place at Ball Arena in Denver. 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. Here are the latest updates on Point's status heading into the Stanley Cup Final. 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. Game 1 of the Avalanche-Lightning Stanley Cup Final series is Wednesday, June 15 at 8 p.m. Despite the loss of one of their top players, the Lightning's hopes of a three-peatare very much alive. 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. Everybody has to be on the same page.". As favorite, the moneyline for the Tampa Bay Lightning is -165. 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. We should just go out there and roll lines and just keep going line after line.". Lightning series coverage]. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Dates, times, TV channels for Avalanche-Lightning. [RELATED:Complete Panthers vs. It's pretty special when guys are willing to do whatever it takes to win.". Feb. 25: Rangers trade forward Vitali Kravtsov to Canucks for forward Will Lockwood and a 2026 seventh-round pick. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). To see him come back, and to see him work as hard as he has, it's obviously awesome to see. "He's day to day," Panthers coach Andrew Brunette said. DISPLAY SETTING. Lightning forward Brayden Point left Game 7 of Tampa Bay's first-round series against the Maple Leafs with an apparent right leg injury. Time to get back on tract with a home game against a familiar foe. Coach Cooper tried to take a silver lining approach to the game. 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. "I think if you see him in warm-ups, then he's probably a game-time decision. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. "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. "We've seen the environment. 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. https://t.co/4npQxSHuEb. 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. For a team that was already missing an elite top-six forward in Nikita Kucherov, losing Point, who has 13 points (7 goals, 6 assists) in 16 games is a huge blow. Tom Gulitti, Stanley Cup Final | Avalanche vs. 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. Cloudy with rain developing this afternoon. Bryan Murphy is an NHL content producer at The Sporting News. In 2020-21 it was a shortened season, COVID-19 protocols, and a regular season without Nikita Kucherov. 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. 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