Jarvis Replaces Injured Point in Canada’s Olympic Hockey Team
Canada’s Olympic hockey team has announced a significant roster change. Jarvis will fill the spot vacated by an injured player.
Point Injured in Recent Game
Brayden Point suffered a lower-body injury during a game on January 12 against the Philadelphia Flyers. He was injured while scoring a goal in the second period.
The 29-year-old forward has been performing well this season. He has recorded 11 goals and 19 assists in 36 games with the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Jarvis Steps In for Team Canada
Following Point’s injury, the Canadian team has turned to Jarvis as his replacement. At 24 years old, Jarvis has shown impressive skills this season.
- Jarvis has achieved 43 points, including 25 goals and 18 assists, in 48 games for the Carolina Hurricanes.
- He previously played for Canada’s 4 Nations Face-Off team, securing victory against the United States in the finals.
This marks the second replacement for Team Canada. Earlier, Sam Bennett was named to replace the injured Anthony Cirelli from the Lightning.
Summary of Key Facts
| Player | Injury | Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| Brayden Point | Lower-body injury | Jarvis |
| Anthony Cirelli | Injury | Sam Bennett |
This roster adjustment highlights the challenges teams face, especially as the Olympic Games approach. Canada seeks to maintain competitive strength despite injuries.
