Top NHL Star Brayden Point Injured, Game Cut Short
Lightning’s Leading Scorer Suffers Lower-Body Injury
Tampa Bay Lightning superstar Brayden Point left Tuesday night's game against the Florida Panthers with a lower-body injury in the second period. The injury occurred during a collision with Panthers defenseman MacKenzie Weegar. Point immediately grabbed his leg and was helped off the ice.
Lightning Lose a Key Player
Point is the Lightning's leading scorer this season with 14 goals and 19 assists in 27 games. His absence will be a significant blow to the Lightning, who are currently in a tight race for the playoffs.
Game Postponed
The game was postponed with 10:04 remaining in the second period and the Lightning trailing 3-1. The NHL has yet to announce a makeup date for the game.
Point's Injury History
Point has a history of lower-body injuries. He missed the first 10 games of the 2021-22 season with a lower-body injury. He also missed several games in the 2019-20 season with a lower-body injury.
Lightning's Outlook
The Lightning will be hoping that Point's injury is not serious. If he is out for an extended period of time, it will be a major setback for the team's playoff hopes.
The Lightning are currently in third place in the Atlantic Division, one point behind the Boston Bruins and two points behind the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Lightning have a record of 16-9-2 this season.
The Lightning's next game is scheduled for Thursday night against the Detroit Red Wings. It is unclear if Point will be available for that game.