Following the Tampa Bay Lightning’s short practice at Amalie Arena before the team departs for Sunrise later today, Coach Jon Cooper spoke with the media. He was asked about the status of center Brayden Point and his response was less than ideal:
Jon Cooper on Brayden Point and Corey Perry, both missed practice today: “Pointer is, I’ll say, highly doubtful for Game 1 and, then, we will go day to day after that. Perry should be OK though”
— Gabby Shirley (@Gabby_Shirley_) May 16, 2022
Point, the “engine” of the Lightning’s offense suffered a lower-body injury in Game Seven against the Toronto Maple Leafs and was unable to finish the game.