Lightning's Kucherov good to go, Point out for Game 4 vs. Avalanche

Sportsnet Staff @SportsnetJune 22, 2022 - 11:08am

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) skates in warm-ups before an NHL hockey game against the Calgary Flames Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (Chris O'Meara/AP)

The Tampa Bay Lightning expect to have Nikita Kucherov in the lineup for Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, but not Brayden Point.

Lightning coach Jon Cooper said Wednesday he expects to have the same lineup as he did for Monday's Game 3 win over the Colorado Avalanche.

Kucherov appeared to have injured his leg after a collision with Avalanche defenceman Devon Toews in the third period of Tampa's 6-2 win in Game 3, which trimmed Colorado's series lead to 2-1

Point didn't play Game 3 after returning from injury for the first two games.

"Not ruled out of the series but out for tonight," Cooper said.

Watch Game 4 on Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on Sportsnet.

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