Point was forced to leave Game 2 and did not return. The Lighting had a day off on Thursday, so head coach Jon Cooper did not have an update on Point's status. Cooper acknowledged that he might not be available so consider Point a game-time decision for Game 3 on Friday.
Point was listed as a game-time decision but looks like he is good-to-go vs. the Rangers. Point has just one assist in his last three games but six points (3G / 3A) in seven games this season.
Point was not on the ice for the Lightning's morning skate and head coach Jon Cooper called him a game-time decision. Monitor his status as the Lightning hit the ice for warmups at 7:00 pm.
Point missed the season opener as he recovers from offseason hip surgery and head coach Jon Cooper ruled him out for both games this weekend. Point is expected to be back soon, so monitor his status as the Lightning head into their game in Toronto next Thursday.
Point was not expected to be ready for the season opener, but he was a full participant in Monday’s practice and centred the top-line with Steven Stamkos and Nikita Kucherov. This doesn’t necessarily mean Point will be ready for Thursday, but the possibility of him playing is looking more and more likely.
Point underwent hip surgery in the offseason and is not expected to be ready for the start of the 2019-20 season. Lightning GM Julien BriseBois said he expects his second-line centre to return in late-October.
Point is coming off of a breakout campaign, having scored 41 goals with 51 assists (92 points) in 79 games. Point can expect some regression in 2020, after shooting 21.5 percent last year but ranks tied for eighth in goals (73) and tied for 22nd in points (158) over the last two seasons.
Point was scratched from the Lightning’s lineup in New York on Saturday but the Lightning said that it’s just a minor injury and it looks like he could be back in on Tuesday. Point has been outstanding this season, scoring 30 goals with 35 assists (65 points) in 51 games and is a must-start if he ends up playing.
Lightining’s head coach Jon Cooper said he didn’t know why Point left practice but said he “will be fine” for Saturday’s game. Point scored the Lightning’s only goal vs. the Canucks on Thursday.
Point missed the Lightning’s morning skate because of an illness, but he is on the ice for warmups and is expected to be in the lineup tonight. Point is off to a great start to the season, having recorded three goals and five assists (eight points) in five contests.