While there are still injury concerns for Team Canada ahead of the Winter Olympics, TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston reports the team is not yet in a replacement situation with any of its players. <\/p>\n
Johnston\u2019s update on Tuesday came as Tampa Bay Lightning<\/a> – and Team Canada – head coach Jon Cooper ruled out forwards Anthony Cirelli<\/a> and Brayden Point<\/a> for the Lightning\u2019s final two games before the Olympic break begins. <\/p>\n Point has been out since Jan. 12 with what appeared to be a knee injury suffered against the Philadelphia Flyers<\/a>. He skated in a full-contact uniform over the weekend, signalling he is close to a return. The 29-year-old, who skated again Tuesday, has 11 goals and 30 points in 37 games this season.<\/p>\n Cirelli was injured in Sunday\u2019s Stadium Series win over the Boston Bruins<\/a>. Cooper described the injury as \u201ckind of a stinger\u201d post game and did not give a further update on Tuesday. The 28-year-old centre has 15 goals and 35 points in 49 games this season. <\/p>\n Cooper said Tuesday there remains to make final decisions on the status of both Point and Cirelli for the Olympics with NHL players set to fly to Italy on Friday.<\/p>\n \u201cThat\u2019s a whole other different press conference. It\u2019s a wait and see,\u201d Cooper said.<\/p>\n Anthony Cirelli and Brayden Point won’t play again before the Olympic break. There’s still hope they’ll join Team Canada in Milan, though — word this morning is that they’re not yet in a replacement situation with any of the injured players. https:\/\/t.co\/Npe1kzs3pN<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) February 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n The Lightning forwards are not Canada\u2019s only question marks as the Olympics draw closer. <\/p>\n Florida Panthers<\/a> forward Brad Marchand<\/a> has missed his team\u2019s past two games with an undisclosed injury sustained against the St. Louis Blues<\/a> last Thursday. He is considered day-to-day, with head coach Paul Maurice stating Monday that Marchand could play in one of the team\u2019s remaining two games. The 37-year-old winger skated Tuesday in a full-contact jersey.<\/p>\n Washington Capitals<\/a> goaltender Logan Thompson<\/a> has also been sidelined by an upper-body injury, but head coach Spencer Carbery said Monday he could return Thursday for their final game before the break.<\/p>\n Panthers forward Sam Bennett<\/a>, who was arguably the biggest name left off Canada\u2019s roster for the Olympics, exited Monday\u2019s loss to the Buffalo Sabres<\/a> with an upper-body injury, perhaps jeopardizing his availability as a replacement.<\/p>\n Canada will play their first game of Milano Cortina 2026 in just over a week against Czechia on Feb. 12.<\/p>\n