Point week to week for Lightning, status for Olympics unclear
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Key Points:
- Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brayden Point is sidelined week to week with an undisclosed injury sustained during a game against the Philadelphia Flyers, putting his participation in the 2026 Olympic Winter Games for Canada in doubt.
- Point left the game after Flyers defenseman Cam York fell on his right leg following a power-play goal, and Lightning coach Jon Cooper hopes the injury is not severe but confirmed Point will be out for the foreseeable future.
- Point has been a key contributor this season with 30 points in 37 games and was among the first players named to Canada's Olympic roster; Tampa Bay is also dealing with injuries to defensemen Ryan McDonagh, Victor Hedman, and Emil Lilleberg.
- Despite the injury setback,
