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Lightning’s Brayden Point Exits With Apparent Right-Knee Injury After Power-Play Goal

The team has no diagnosis yet, leaving his Olympic availability uncertain.

Overview

  • Point went down after tangling with Flyers defenseman Cam York immediately following his goal and grabbed at his right knee.
  • He was unable to put weight on the leg and was helped off by head athletic trainer Tom Mulligan and teammate Nikita Kucherov.
  • Tampa Bay announced he would not return to the game, and no official medical update has been released.
  • Broadcast replays prompted concern about possible ligament damage, though the severity remains unconfirmed.
  • Point was recently named to Team Canada for the Milano-Cortina Games beginning February 6, and his status comes as the Lightning ride a nine-game winning streak near the top of the Atlantic Division.