5 Takeaways: Lightning driven to the brink after Avalanche take Game Four in overtime

Jun 22, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Nazem Kadri (91) scores the game winning goal against Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) during overtime in game four of the 2022 Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

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5. Kucherov plays while Point remains out

After exiting Game Three due to a dangerous cross-check by Avs defender Devon Toews, Nikita Kucherov returned to play his normal role in Game Four. He was, however, held in check for most of the contest before rattling one off the post in the third, but quiet for the remainder thereafter.

Conversely, things do not seem to be looking positive for Brayden Point who has been a no-show in both games since playing in Game Two. While it’s unclear if he’s reaggravated his previous injury or picked up a new one, it’s beginning to look like we may have seen the last of him these playoffs.

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