Lightning provide an update on injured forward Brayden Point

UPDATE: Head coach Jon Cooper confirmed late last night that Point will travel with the team to Pittsburgh for tomorrow night's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, but his status is unclear.

Read below for our earlier report on last night's injury to Point.

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brayden Point had to be helped off the ice this evening after suffering an apparent knee injury.

Point scored a pretty powerplay goal against the Philadelphia Flyers but twisted his right knee underneath him on the play and needed help from teammate Nikita Kucherov to get off the ice.

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Obviously this is bad news for the Lightning, but don't forget that Point is a major part of Team Canada's roster for the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics. If Point is out for any significant length of time it could factor heavily into Canada's plans for the Milan Olympics.

Stay tuned for an update from the team as soon as it's available.