Brayden Point’s Injury Sidelines Lightning Star from Olympics
Brayden Point, center for the Tampa Bay Lightning, has been sidelined from the 2026 Winter Olympics due to a lower-body injury. His replacement on Team Canada is Seth Jarvis from the Carolina Hurricanes.
Impact of Brayden Point’s Injury on Team Canada
The injury occurred on January 12, making Point the second player from the Lightning unable to compete in Milan. Anthony Cirelli, another teammate, was injured during the Stadium Series game and was replaced by Sam Bennett of the Florida Panthers. Bennett also participated in the recent 4 Nations Face-Off.
Changes to Team Rosters
- Brayden Point out, Seth Jarvis in for Team Canada.
- Anthony Cirelli out, Sam Bennett in for Team Canada.
- Jarvis was not part of the initial Olympic roster.
The Tampa Bay Lightning, who initially boasted ten Olympians, have now seen their numbers reduced to eight. This situation places them behind the Florida Panthers, who currently have nine Olympians, including a reintegrated Brad Marchand and Anton Lundell.
Comparative Olympic Representation
The Lightning are currently tied with the Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild, both having eight representatives. Meanwhile, the New Jersey Devils’ Jack Hughes is confirmed not to play on Thursday, but sources indicate he is preparing for Team USA.
In addition, the Washington Capitals recently activated goalie Logan Thompson for Team Canada, further shifting the dynamics among the participating teams in the upcoming Olympics.
