Brayden Point's Season in Jeopardy After Scary Collision
Breaking News: Point Suffers Injury in Saturday’s Game
Details Still Emerging, but Situation Appears Grim
Tampa Bay Lightning star Brayden Point’s season is in jeopardy following a frightening collision into the boards during Saturday’s game against the Boston Bruins. The exact nature of Point’s injury is still unknown, but initial reports indicate it could be severe. The Lightning have yet to release an official statement on the matter, but several sources close to the team have confirmed that Point is undergoing further evaluation.
The incident occurred late in the second period when Point was battling for the puck along the boards in the Bruins’ zone. He was hit from behind by Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy and sent crashing hard into the boards. Point remained on the ice for several minutes before being helped to his feet and escorted to the locker room. He did not return to the game.
Point is one of the Lightning’s most important players and his absence would be a major blow to their Stanley Cup hopes. The 23-year-old center is coming off a breakout season in which he scored 28 goals and 54 assists. He is also a key member of the Lightning’s power play and penalty kill units.
The Lightning are scheduled to play the Bruins again on Tuesday night in Boston. It is unclear if Point will be able to play in that game or if he will miss an extended period of time. Stay tuned for updates as they become available.
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