Bad news for the Lightning and for poolers counting on Brayden Point. The forward left Sunday's 4-3 loss to the 
Winnipeg Jets in the first period with an undisclosed injury. He played only six shifts, for 5:35 of ice time, and did not return.
Cooper stays cautious
Coach Jon Cooper confirmed after the game that Point could not come back. He hopes it is not too serious, but he added that his player might unfortunately miss some time. No timeline was given and the exact nature of the injury was not disclosed.
Point has 16 points, with five goals and 11 assists, in 17 games this season. He is one of the engines of the Lightning attack, and Tampa Bay wraps up its four-game road trip with games on back-to-back nights, Wednesday in Buffalo and Thursday in Columbus, before opening a six-game homestand against Detroit on Saturday.
What it means for poolers
If you own Point, wait for Wednesday's update before making a move. Even a short absence weighs heavily for a player of his calibre. Keep an eye on the Lightning centres too, since they will have to take on more responsibility if Point has to sit out.
Sources
The details above come from the NHL Status Report on NHL.com.