Jarvis Replaces Point on Team Canada’s Olympics Roster

Brayden Point will miss the upcoming Olympic Winter Games in Milano Cortina 2026 due to an undisclosed injury. The Tampa Bay Lightning forward has been sidelined since January 12, when he sustained the injury during a match against the Philadelphia Flyers.

Replacement on Team Canada Roster

Seth Jarvis, a forward for the Carolina Hurricanes, will replace Point on Team Canada’s Olympic roster. Jarvis’s addition comes as the team prepares for the prestigious event.

Details of Point’s Injury

During the game against Philadelphia, Point injured his right leg after a collision with Flyers defenseman Cam York. He managed to score a power-play goal early in the second period but later required assistance to leave the ice.

Current Status of Brayden Point

As of now, Point is expected to miss his tenth consecutive game. He participated in an optional morning skate prior to the Lightning’s game against the Florida Panthers but remains unavailable for selection.

Point’s Season Performance

• Games Played: 37
• Goals: 11
• Assists: 19
• Total Points: 30

As Team Canada readies itself for the Olympics, the team must adjust to this significant change in their roster. Fans will watch closely as Jarvis steps into this vital role in the forthcoming games.