Tampa Bay Lightning issue updates on Nikita Kucherov and Brayden Point for game 4
Last night the Tampa Bay Lightning brought the series back within 1 when they defeated the Colorado Avalanche 6-2 in game 3, to bring the series to 2-1.
While the Lightning did win this game, they had to do it without star center Brayden Point who re-injured himself after game 2. Also to add further worries for the Lightning, star winger Nikita Kucherov took a hit with about 5 minutes left the game and fell awkwardly and was forced to leave the game.
Kuch down the tunnel after this hit pic.twitter.com/ggBaGt0DCG— Spittin' Chiclets (@spittinchiclets) June 21, 2022
Lightning head coach Jon Cooper gave reporters an update today on both Point and Kucherov for game 4 on Wednesday.
According to Jon Cooper, Brayden Point is still considered day-to-day and doubts he will be available, but he thinks Nikita Kucherov will be able to play in Game 4 tomorrow.
If Point cannot play, this will mark the 12th game that Point has missed in these playoffs, which the Lightning went 9-2, and with Point in the lineup they have went 4-5.
Lightning coach Jon Cooper said he thinks Nikita Kucherov will be able to play in Game 4 tomorrow.
He said Brayden Point is day to day but «highly doubtful» he plays tomorrow— Tom Gulitti (@TomGulittiNHL) June 21, 2022
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JUIN 21|170 ANSWERS Tampa Bay Lightning issue updates on Nikita Kucherov and Brayden Point for game 4 Will Kucherov play? | ||
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