Overview
- Point clutched his right knee after contact with Flyers defenseman Cam York on a power-play goal, was helped off by head athletic trainer Tom Mulligan and Nikita Kucherov, and did not return.
- Head coach Jon Cooper said Tuesday that Point avoided the worst-case scenario, his season is not over, and he is considered week to week.
- The team has not disclosed a specific diagnosis, with an MRI and further evaluation expected to clarify the severity.
- A league source told The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun the early indications are “not good,” though no official timeline has been announced.
- Tampa Bay has won 10 straight and visits Pittsburgh next, with analysts noting Point’s absence could force internal lineup shifts and possibly drive depth moves depending on the prognosis.