Point, who occupies top-line minutes for the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions, was injured Saturday at home in a loss to the New Jersey Devils.
In the third period against the Devils, Point appeared to favor his left shoulder/arm area after crashing hard into the end boards after being tripped.
Point, a veteran staple in what has become Tampa Bay’s traditional playoff runs, had an NHL-best 14 goals last postseason.
The Lightning, without Kucherov last regular season, are not unfamiliar with injury and clearly have the depth to compete in the Eastern Conference.