Brayden Point
C TB
Mon 6/20/22 7:43 PM

Point (undisclosed) will not be available for Game 3 against the Avalanche on Monday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
EDGE Analysis
Point has one assist while averaging 17:19 of ice time in two games this series after missing the previous 10 contests. It's unclear if the 26-year-old is dealing with an aggravation of his leg injury or if he's out for a separate issue. Riley Nash is expected to suit up in his absence Monday.

Brayden Point
C TB
Mon 6/20/22 11:17 AM

Point is considered a game-time decision ahead of Game 3 against the Avalanche on Monday with an undisclosed injury, Sportsnet's Chris Johnston reports.
EDGE Analysis
While coach Jon Cooper didn't officially cite Point's previous leg injury as the reason for his potential absence, it's hard to imagine that's not the cause of the center's absence from the game-day skate. If Point does miss out, Riley Nash will likely step into the lineup in a bottom-six role while Corey Perry would move into Point's spot on the No. 1 power-play unit.

Brayden Point
C TB
Thu 6/16/22 1:48 AM

Point (leg) notched an assist in 17:59 of ice time in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Avalanche in Game 1.
EDGE Analysis
Point returned to the lineup after missing 10 contests with the leg injury he sustained in Game 7 of the first round versus the Maple Leafs. He helped out on a Nick Paul tally in the first period. After the game, Greg Wyshynski of ESPN.com reports Point was not made available to the media as he received medical treatment, though at this stage, it's likely just injury management. He's earned five points and 21 shots on net in eight playoff outings, and pending any further injury issues, he should see a middle-six role with power-play time throughout the Stanley Cup Finals.

Brayden Point
C TB
Wed 6/15/22 1:14 PM

Point (leg) will be back in the lineup against Colorado for Game 1 on Wednesday, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
Point returns following a 10-game stint on the sidelines due to his leg problem. Prior to getting hurt, the 26-year-old center registered four points in seven games, including three with the man advantage. Based on practice lines, Point should be expected to fill a third-line role in Game 1 while also slotting into the No. 1 power-play unit.

Brayden Point
C TB
Mon 6/13/22 12:57 PM

Point (leg) was a full practice participant Monday, including taking line rushes with the third line, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
It's far from a guarantee that Point will be available for Game 1 versus the Avalanche on Wednesday, but it certainly appears as though the 26-year-old center is trending in the right direction. In the first round against Toronto, Point generated four points, including three with the man advantage.

Brayden Point
C TB
Sat 6/11/22 11:52 PM

Point (leg) is "extremely probable" to play during the Stanley Cup Finals, Greg Wyshynski of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Point has been out for the last two rounds after an injury he suffered in Game 7 of the first round. The 26-year-old hasn't been declared good-to-go for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup, but head coach Jon Cooper is optimistic he'll have the center back at some point as the Lightning look to complete their three-peat. He can be considered day-to-day at this stage in his recovery.

Brayden Point
C TB
Sat 6/11/22 7:40 PM

Point (leg) isn't on the ice for warmups, indicating he won't play in Saturday's Game 6 versus the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
Point has been inching closer to a return for much of the Eastern Conference Finals, but he'll need at least a couple more days to be ready. With Point still out, Riley Nash should remain in the lineup for the Lightning. Point was reportedly a game-time decision Saturday, so he may be able to go in Game 7 on Tuesday if the Rangers win or in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals if the Lightning advance.

Brayden Point
C TB
Sat 6/11/22 10:45 AM

Point (leg) is questionable for Game 6 against the Rangers, per Greg Wyshynski of ESPN.com.
EDGE Analysis
Point hasn't played since suffering a leg injury in Round 1 against Toronto. Per coach Jon Cooper, the center will be a game-time decision if he's able to skate in warmups. The 26-year-old Point would be a major upgrade in Tampa's top six. He finished the regular season with 28 goals and 30 assists.

Brayden Point
C TB
Thu 6/9/22 11:54 AM

Point (leg) will not be available against the Rangers for Game 5 on Thursday, Greg Wyshynski of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Point will miss his ninth consecutive game due to his leg injury, dating back to May 14 versus the Maple Leafs. Without the 26-year-old Calgary native in the lineup, Brandon Hagel figures to continue filling a top-six role while Corey Perry should stay with the No. 1 power-play unit. Once cleared to play, Point should immediately offer top-half fantasy value given his ability to find the back of the net (28 regular-season goals).

Brayden Point
C TB
Wed 6/8/22 12:05 PM

Although coach Jon Cooper would be surprised if Point (leg) played in Thursday's Game 5 versus the Rangers, the 26-year-old forward has yet to be officially ruled out, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Point's status for Thursday's contest may boil down to a game-time decision. If he's able to gut it out for Game 5, Point's ice time may be managed in his return to action.