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In wake of Point’s injury, Lightning recall top prospect

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By Justin G · Raw Charge

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 11:32 PM

Key Things to Know

The Tampa Bay Lightning recalled top prospect Sam O'Reilly from the Syracuse Crunch.
Brayden Point was placed on injured reserve with an unspecified lower-body injury.
Point must miss at least seven days, sidelining him against Buffalo and Columbus.

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The Tampa Bay Lightning have recalled 20-year-old top prospect Sam O'Reilly from the AHL's Syracuse Crunch. O'Reilly takes the roster spot of center Brayden Point, who was placed on injured reserve due to an unspecified lower-body injury suffered on Sunday.

Point must miss at least seven days, ruling him out against Buffalo and Columbus. O'Reilly recorded four points in 12 AHL games this season prior to his call-up, and assistant coach Dan Hinote praised his smart, positionally sound play.

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