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Cernak, Erik #81 (D)  - Tampa Bay Lightning - 2023/2024 Regular Season
Height: 6'3''
Weight: 230 lbs.
Shoots: R
Born on: May 28, 1997
Age: 26
Birthplace: Kosice, None
Salary: $6.760M
Cap Hit: $5.200M
NHL.com: Go
Draft Round: 2
Draft Pick: 43
Draft Year: 2015
Rookie Year: 2018
Draft Team: LA

Statistics - 2023/2024 Regular Season

Split GP GM G A Pts +/- PIM PPG PPA SHG SHA GWG S Hits Blks SPCT P/G
Actual 69 13 2 11 13 5 63 0 0 0 0 0 53 189 109 3.8 0.19
Projected 69 13 2 11 13 5 63 0 0 0 0 0 53 189 109 3.8 0.19

Date News Advice
April 1, 2024 Cernak (coach's decision) is expected back in the lineup against the Red Wings on Monday, Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida reports. - Cernak was held out of Saturday's game versus the Islanders after missing a team meeting but it seems his punishment won't carry beyond that one game. The defenseman had just two assists and two shots on goal over 10 games in March. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect him to break out of his 17-game goal drought any time soon. None
March 30, 2024 Cernak (coach's decision) won't play Saturday against the Islanders after missing a team meeting, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports. - Cernak will be replaced in the lineup by Haydn Fleury, who missed the past six games due to a lower-body injury. The 26-year-old Cernak has 11 points, 61 PIM, 94 blocked shots and 158 hits in 60 appearances this season. None
March 19, 2024 Cernak notched an assist in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Golden Knights. - Cernak has three helpers over his last seven contests, a rare run of productivity for the defense-first blueliner. The 26-year-old is up to 11 points, 144 hits, 87 blocked shots, 61 PIM and 43 shots on net through 56 outings this season. While he often sees top-four minutes, his lack of offense severely limits his fantasy value. None
March 13, 2024 Cernak (lower body) is slated to play against the Rangers on Thursday, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports. - Cernak appears to have avoided a serious injury after suffering a lower-body injury against the Flyers on Saturday. The 26-year-old defenseman has just two points in his last 10 contests while garnering just six shots. Outside of hits and blocks, Cernak shouldn't be expected to offer much in the way of fantasy value. None
March 9, 2024 Cernak sustained a lower-body injury in Saturday's game versus the Flyers, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports. - Per Krenn, head coach Jon Cooper didn't not provide a specific update as to how much concern there is for Cernak's status going forward. The Lightning are off until Thursday's game versus the Rangers, which may give the defenseman time to recover if it's a fairly minor injury. If he has to miss time, Calvin de Haan will likely take Cernak's spot in the lineup. None
Feb. 24, 2024 Cernak (illness) is warming up ahead of Saturday's game, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports, indicating he will play against the Islanders. - After missing Thursday's matchup with an illness, Cernak appears ready to go Saturday. The 26-year-old blueliner has eight points (one goal, seven assists) with 128 hits and 74 blocked shots through 46 games this season. None
Feb. 22, 2024 Cernak (illness) won't play Thursday versus the Capitals, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports. - Cernak has been banged up a few times this season, so this is a relatively favorable reason for an absence. He should be considered day-to-day ahead of Saturday's game versus the Islanders. Calvin de Haan will play in place of Cernak on Thursday. None
Feb. 14, 2024 Cernak scored his first goal of the season in Tuesday's 3-2 shootout win over the Bruins. - The 26-year-old blueliner opened the scoring early in the first period, firing a shot from the top of the faceoff circle that trickled through Linus Ullmark's five-hole. Cernak has two points in four games since returning from an upper-body injury, but his main fantasy value comes from his physical play -- he dished a game-high eight hits Tuesday, and on the season Cernak has 110 hits and 69 blocked shots in 43 games. None
Feb. 7, 2024 Cernak (upper body) is good to play Wednesday versus the Rangers, according to Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site. - Cernak, who last played Jan. 11, has five assists, 23 PIM, 90 hits and 63 blocks in 39 outings in 2023-24. He's penciled in to play on the second line alongside Mikhail Sergachev, who is returning from a lower-body injury. With the Lightning set to get two defensemen back, Calvin de Haan and Haydn Fleury are slated to be healthy scratches Wednesday. None
Jan. 25, 2024 Cernak (upper body) won't play Thursday against Arizona or Saturday versus New Jersey but he should be ready to return following the All-Star break, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports. - Cernak will set his sights on returning to action Feb. 7 against the Rangers. He's collected just five helpers through 39 contests this campaign, so fantasy managers shouldn't need to keep tabs on Cernak. None
Jan. 23, 2024 Cernak (upper body) won't play Tuesday versus Philadelphia. - Cernak, who remains day-to-day, will miss his fifth straight contest. He has supplied five assists, 31 shots on goal, 63 blocked shots and 90 hits across 39 outings this campaign. Max Crozier will play again versus the Flyers due to Cernak's absence. None
Jan. 21, 2024 Cernak (upper body) is not available for Sunday's game against Detroit. - Cernak has now missed four straight games and it's unclear when the team expects him to return. His next chance to suit up will be Tuesday in Philadelphia. None
Jan. 20, 2024 Cernak (upper body) won't play Saturday against the Sabres. - Cernak will miss a third game after suffering an injury last week against New Jersey. Emil Martinsen Lileberg and Max Crozier will round out Tampa's third pairing with Cernak unavailable. The 26-year-old blueliner has five assists, 90 hits and 63 blocked shots in 39 games this season. It remains to be seen if Cernak will be ready to go Sunday versus Detroit. None
Jan. 18, 2024 Cernak (upper body) isn't expected to play Thursday versus Minnesota. - Cernak has five assists, 90 hits and 63 blocks in 39 outings in 2023-24. This will be his second straight game out of the lineup. With Cernak absent, Max Crozier is projected to serve on the third pairing Thursday. None
Jan. 13, 2024 Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports that Cernak (upper body) will not play Saturday versus Anaheim. - Cernak was injured Thursday versus New Jersey. He has five assists, 90 hits and 63 blocked shots in 39 games this season. Philippe Myers will take his spot in the lineup as a third-pairing defenseman. None
Jan. 12, 2024 Cernak (upper body) is considered day-to-day, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports. - At this point, Cernak should probably be considered questionable at best for Saturday's game against Anaheim. Either way, the 26-year-old defender has collected just five helpers through 39 contests this campaign, so fantasy managers shouldn't need to track his availability. None
Jan. 11, 2024 Cernak won't return to Thursday's game against New Jersey because of an upper-body injury. - Cernak missed three contests from Jan. 2-6 because of an upper-body injury, but it's not clear if his current issue is related. He recorded one hit on 7:58 of ice time before departing Thursday's game. If Cernak can't play Saturday against Anaheim, then Philippe Myers will likely draw into the lineup. None
Jan. 9, 2024 Cernak (upper body) is expected to return to the lineup for Tuesday's game versus LA, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports. - Cernak should slot into a top-four role against the Kings. He's collected five assists through 37 contests this campaign. None
Jan. 6, 2024 Cernak (upper body) won't play Saturday against Boston, according to Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com. - Cernak, who is considered day-to-day, will miss his third straight contest. He has picked up five assists, 30 shots on goal, 61 blocked shots and 84 hits over 37 outings this season. Jack Thompson and Emil Martinsen Lilleberg will make their NHL debuts Saturday due to the absences of Cernak, Mikhail Sergachev (lower body) and Haydn Fleury (hand). None
Jan. 4, 2024 Cernak (upper body) won't return Thursday versus Minnesota - Cernak also missed Tuesday's 4-2 loss to Winnipeg. He has five assists, 84 hits and 61 blocks in 37 contests this season. Cernak will likely serve in a top-four capacity once he returns, but he shouldn't be counted on to receive power-play ice time. None
Jan. 2, 2024 Per Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida, Cernak is day-to-day with an upper-body injury and won't be available for Tuesday's game against Winnipeg. - With Cernak and Mikhail Sergachev (lower body) both sidelined, the Lightning will either have to ice 13 forwards or play a player short versus the Jets. Another update on Cernak, who's picked up five helpers through 37 contests this season, should surface once he's ready to rejoin the lineup. None
Dec. 31, 2023 Cernak (undisclosed) did not finish Sunday's game versus the Canadiens, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports. - Cernak was leveled on a hit by Josh Anderson in the second period. With Haydn Fleury (undisclosed) also leaving the game and Mikhail Sergachev (lower body) already injured, the Lightning are feeling the pinch on the blue line. It's unclear if Cernak will be available for Tuesday's game in Winnipeg -- the Lightning didn't provide an update after the contest. None
Dec. 28, 2023 Cernak has 14 hits and 12 blocked shots in his last four games. - Cernak isn't a scorer -- his best scoring season came in 2020-21 when he delivered 18 points in 46 games. But that was the season he delivered his lowest hit and block totals (98 and 46, respectively). This season, Cernak has just five assists in 35 games, but he has delivered 79 hits and 59 blocked shots. Any fantasy value he has is restricted to specialty leagues. None
Nov. 16, 2023 Cernak (upper body) will return to the lineup Thursday versus the Blackhawks, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports. - Cernak missed one game with the injury. The defenseman has three assists, 33 hits, 18 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating through 15 contests. He will likely play a defensive role in the Lightning's top four. None
Nov. 14, 2023 Cernak (upper body) won't be in the lineup Tuesday against the Blues, per Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times. - Cernak, who is considered day-to-day, was injured in Saturday's 4-0 loss to Carolina. He has three assists, 11 shots on goal, 18 blocked shots and 33 hits in 15 games this campaign. Cernak will be replaced in the lineup by Philippe Myers. None
Nov. 13, 2023 Cernak (undisclosed) is considered day-to-day ahead of Tuesday's clash with the Blues, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports. - According to reports, Cernak is expected to practice at Tuesday's game-day skate. Fantasy managers probably should expect the blueliner to be hit with a game-time decision label Tuesday. Considering the 26-year-old Slovak has never reached the 20-point mark in his six-year NHL career, he probably shouldn't be expected to suddenly start producing in the offensive end once given the all-clear. None
Nov. 11, 2023 Cernak, who left Saturday's game in the second period and didn't return, is being evaluated for an undisclosed injury, Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida reports. - Cernak had a minus-1 rating in 9:57 of ice time before exiting the contest. He has three assists in 15 outings in 2023-24. If Cernak's not available for Tuesday's game versus St. Louis, then Philippe Myers might draw into the lineup. None
Sept. 21, 2023 Cernak (concussion) was on the ice for Thursday's practice to begin Lightning training camp, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports. - Cernak was sidelined by a concussion in the first round of the playoffs, missing the final five games of the Lightning's six-game series loss. The 26-year-old defenseman is no stranger to injuries, but it appears he's healthy to begin training camp. He had 16 points, 209 hits, 100 blocked shots and 87 shots on goal in a career-high 70 games last season, playing in a top-four role as a defensive specialist. None
April 28, 2023 Cernak (upper body) won't play Saturday in Game 6 versus Toronto, Kristie Achert of the Tampa Bay Times reports. - Cernak was injured in Game 1 courtesy of a Michael Bunting elbow to the face. Bunting was given a three-game suspension for his misdeed. Zach Bogosian will likely continue to take Cernak's spot in the lineup. None
April 25, 2023 Cernak (upper body) won't be in the lineup for Game 5 against Toronto on Thursday, Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida reports. - Cernak will miss his fourth consecutive contest after getting injured in Tampa Bay's playoff opener April 18. As a result of his absence, Zach Bogosian will likely remain in the lineup. None
April 23, 2023 Cernak (upper body) won't play Monday in Game 4 against Toronto, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports. - Cernak will miss his third consecutive contest after getting injured in Tuesday's playoff opener. He produced 16 points, 100 blocked shots and 209 hits in 70 games during the regular season. Zach Bogosian has been suiting up for the Lightning during Cernak's absence. None
April 22, 2023 Cernak (upper body) is not at practice Saturday, according to Mark Masters of TSN. - Cernak missed Game 2 after taking an elbow to the face in Game 1 on Tuesday, courtesy of Michael Bunting. Bunting received a three-game suspension for his misdeed. The Lightning are expected to be without Cernak for Game 3, with Zach Bogosian once again drawing into the lineup as a third-pairing defenseman. None
April 19, 2023 Cernak (upper body) won't play in Thursday's Game 2 versus Toronto, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports. - With Cernak still feeling the effects of the high hit he took from Toronto's Michael Bunting during Tuesday's Game 1, look for Zach Bogosian or Haydn Fleury to enter the lineup Thursday. Check back for another update on Cernak's status prior to Saturday's Game 3. None
April 18, 2023 Cernak (upper body) left Tuesday's Game 1 versus the Maple Leafs after a hit from Michael Bunting, Terry Koshan of The Toronto Sun reports. - Bunting was given a match penalty on the play, while Cernak was unable to return. The 25-year-old Cernak has missed short stretches of time on multiple occasions this season. It's unclear if he'll be available to suit up for Thursday's Game 2. None
April 8, 2023 Cernak (undisclosed) is expected to be in the lineup Saturday versus the Senators, Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida reports. - Cernak will return after a one-game absence. He should fill his usual top-four role and serve as a defensive presence for the Lightning as they look to finish the season strong. None
April 6, 2023 Cernak (undisclosed) won't play Thursday versus the Islanders, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports. - Cernak joins Brandon Hagel (lower body) and Anthony Cirelli (lower body) as players out of the lineup for this contest. Mikey Eyssimont, Haydn Fleury and Zach Bogosian will step into the lineup for the injured trio of Bolts, with the team using seven defensemen for Thursday's game. None
March 2, 2023 Cernak (undisclosed) left Thursday's game versus the Penguins in the second period and did not return, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports. - Head coach Jon Cooper didn't provide an update on Cernak's status after the contest. The 25-year-old defenseman should be considered day-to-day ahead of Saturday's road game in Buffalo. If he can't play, Zach Bogosian would likely rejoin the lineup. None
Feb. 28, 2023 Cernak has served his two-game suspension and will be available versus Florida on Tuesday. - Cernak hasn't scored a goal since Dec. 13 versus Seattle, a stretch of 27 contests during which he's garnered six assists, 36 shots and 81 hits. The 25-year-old blueliner has never reached the 20-point threshold in his five-year NHL career and is unlikely to do so again this season with just 11 points in 51 games. None
Feb. 24, 2023 Cernak will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Friday after elbowing the Sabres' Kyle Okposo on Thursday. - Cernak was not assessed a penalty at the time and finished the contest with an assist and a plus-one rating in 19:34 of action. Cernak has a goal and 11 points with 164 hits and 78 blocks in 51 games this season. None
Feb. 21, 2023 Cernak (upper body) will return to the lineup Tuesday against Anaheim, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports. - Cernak has accumulated 10 points, 54 shots on goal, 77 blocks and 156 hits in 49 contests this campaign. He is projected to be back alongside Mikhail Sergachev following a two-game absence. None
Feb. 18, 2023 Cernak (upper body) will miss Saturday's game versus the Golden Knights, Lightning play-by-play announcer Dave Randorf reports. - Cernak will miss a second straight game with the injury, and the Lightning have provided no indication of how long he'll be out. Nick Perbix should continue to stick in the lineup while Cernak is sidelined. The Lightning's next game is Tuesday at home versus the Ducks. None
Jan. 30, 2023 Cernak has 22 hits in his last five games. - The 6-foot-3, 230-pound defender is tied with Minnesota's Marcus Foligno for 15th in the NHL in hits (140). Cernak has one goal, nine assists and 73 blocks in 44 games this season. None
Jan. 18, 2023 Cernak produced an assist, two blocked shots and two PIM in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Canucks. - Cernak has assists in back-to-back games, and three helpers over his last five outings. His primary apple on a Brayden Point goal Wednesday got Cernak to the 10-point mark in 39 appearances this season. He's got a realistic chance at challenging his career high of 18 points, though his heavy playing style often puts him at risk of injuries. The 25-year-old blueliner has added 118 hits, 66 blocked shots, 26 PIM, 37 shots on net and a plus-4 rating this season. None
Jan. 17, 2023 Cernak picked up an assist in Monday's clash with Seattle. - Cernak remains stuck in a 14-game goal drought during which he garnered four assists, 15 shots and 35 hits. Considering the blueliner recorded just one goal in 55 games last season, fantasy players probably shouldn't expect him to offer much in the way of scoring moving forward. As such, Cernak figures to remain a mid-range fantasy target at best, except perhaps in formats that value hits. None
Dec. 29, 2022 Cernak (undisclosed) left Thursday's game versus the Rangers late in the first period and is not expected to return, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports. - Cernak took a hit from the Rangers' Sammy Blais in the final minute of the first period. With Cernak exiting, he should be considered day-to-day ahead of Saturday's game versus the Coyotes. If he can't play, Cal Foote or Haydn Fleury could take his place. None
Dec. 13, 2022 Cernak scored a rare goal during a 6-2 victory over the visiting Kraken on Tuesday. - Scoring his first goal in 24 games this season, Cernak gave the Lightning an early two-goal lead with a wrist shot from the right face-off circle. The 25-year-old defenseman opened the season with just one helper in 18 appearances but is beginning to add consistent offense, registering four points in his past six appearances. Cernak contributed a team-high five hits and added two shots and four PIM in the win. None
Nov. 19, 2022 Cernak (undisclosed) will be back in the lineup Saturday against Nashville, according to Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times. - Cernak has an assist, 33 blocks and 40 hits in 13 games while averaging 20:30 of ice time this season. He's projected to play on the first pairing with Victor Hedman. Now that Cernak's back, Philippe Myers is expected to be a healthy scratch. None
Nov. 17, 2022 Cernak (undisclosed) will not be in the lineup to face Calgary on Thursday, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports. - Cernak will be out of action for his third straight match due to his undisclosed injury. Considering the 25-year-old defenseman has just one point in 13 contests this season, his continued absence is unlikely to impact the majority of fantasy players. With Call Foote (upper body) also still out, Haydn Fleury and Philippe Myers will slot into the lineup. None
Nov. 15, 2022 Cernak (undisclosed) will miss Tuesday's game against Dallas, per Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com. - Cernak was also absent for Sunday's 6-3 win over Washington. He has an assist, 40 hits and 33 blocks in 13 games this season. Lightning coach Jon Cooper believes Cernak might be back in the lineup no later than Saturday's game against Nashville. None
Nov. 13, 2022 Cernak (undisclosed) won't play Sunday against Washington, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports. - Cernak was injured in Friday's loss to the Capitals after blocking a shot by Washington forward Alex Ovechkin. The Lightning blueliner is listed as day-to-day. Cernak has one assist, 10 shots on goal, 33 blocks and 40 hits in 13 games this season. Ian Cole is slated to fill in alongside Victor Hedman on Sunday. None
Nov. 11, 2022 Cernak (undisclosed) left during the third period of Friday's loss to Washington, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports. - Cernak posted a minus-1 rating with four hits through 19:25 of ice time before leaving Friday's tilt. The 25-year-old blueliner was seen walking with a limp after the game and there wasn't much of an update on his status. The Lightning will be back in action Sunday against the Capitals. None
Oct. 22, 2022 Cernak (upper body) is considered day-to-day and will not suit up Saturday against the Islanders. - Cernak appeared to suffer an injury late in Friday's win over Florida and he'll miss at least one game as a result. The 25-year-old blueliner is averaging 20:35 of ice time with 14 hits through five games but he's failed to record a point. The Lightning's next game is in Los Angeles on Tuesday. None
July 13, 2022 Cernak agreed to terms on an eight-year, $41.6 million deal with Tampa Bay on Wednesday. - Cernak is one of three Bolts, including Anthony Cirelli and Mikhail Sergachev to receive eight-year extensions Wednesday. For his part, the 25-year-old Cernak isn't exactly a fantasy darling considering he has never reached the 20-point mark in his four NHL seasons. Still, the shutdown defender will be a key piece of the Bolts' blue line for the foreseeable future, even if he's not on most fantasy rosters. None
June 24, 2022 When asked about Cernak's (lower body) status for Friday's Game 5 against Colorado, coach Jon Cooper said "He is feeling better. I am pretty confident he is going to play tonight," Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida reports. - Cernak's status for Friday's contest will likely boil down to a game-time decision, but it sounds like he's closer to probable than questionable for Game 5. He's registered two points, 75 hits and 42 blocks through 21 contests this postseason. None
June 22, 2022 Cernak (lower body) didn't finish Game 4 versus the Avalanche on Wednesday, per Bally Sports Florida. - Cernak blocked a shot from Nathan MacKinnon on a penalty kill in the second period. Cernak went to the locker room, but he was on the bench for the third period without logging a shift. The defenseman had an assist and 7:37 of ice time Wednesday, but his status is unclear heading into the Lightning's must-win Game 5 on Friday. None
May 22, 2022 Cernak scored the game-winning goal in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Panthers in Game 3 in the Eastern Conference Second Round. - Cernak picked the top corner from the left face-off circle at 2:54 of the second period. Scoring is a bit of a departure for the big defender, who is better known for shutdown defending and shorthanded play than offense. Cernak played 19:37 on Sunday, including 3:57 on the penalty kill, and delivered four hits, three blocked shots and two shots on goal. None
May 18, 2022 Cernak (undisclosed) is slated to play in Game 2 versus the Panthers on Thursday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports. - Cernak was forced to leave Game 1 due to his undisclosed injury after just 10:25 of ice time. Considering the blueliner has just one point in his last 13 contests, few fantasy players were likely impacted by his absence or his expected return for Game 2. None
April 28, 2022 Cernak (upper body) will play Thursday versus Columbus, source reports. - Cernak exited Tuesday's win over the Blue Jackets after logging just 3:59 of ice time, but whatever forced him from that contest evidently wasn't overly serious. The 24-year-old defender is expected to slot into a top-pairing role for Thursday's rematch with Columbus. None
April 26, 2022 Cernak (upper body) won't finish Tuesday's game versus the Blue Jackets. - Cernak took a puck to the face in the first period, though the Lightning didn't provide any extra details about his injury. He'll be considered day-to-day heading into Thursday's rematch with the Blue Jackets. None
March 28, 2022 Cernak has no points in his last 17 games. - That span coincides with Cernak's Feb. 15 return from a lower-body injury. He's not known for his offense, but this span is desert-like. Cernak does have 47 hits in those 17 games, but limited one-category contributors just aren't roster worthy. None
March 1, 2022 Cernak (undisclosed) will participate in Tuesday's game against Ottawa, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports. - Cernak was held out of the final two periods of Saturday's game for precautionary purposes, Erlendsson adds. The 24-year-old will have missed no complete contests while dealing with an undisclosed injury. The defenseman has averaged 18:53 of ice time and registered seven points over 24 performances this season. None
Feb. 28, 2022 Cernak (undisclosed) participated in Monday's practice, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports. - Cernak left Saturday's game and did not return due to an undisclosed injury. Coach Jon Cooper considers Cernak hopeful to play tomorrow, Smith adds. The 24-year-old defenseman has averaged 19:25 of ice time and dealt three assists over his last eight appearances. None
Feb. 26, 2022 Cernak (undisclosed) won't return to Saturday's game versus the Predators, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports. - Cernak initially left the game after taking a check to the head in the first period, but he returned from that. It's unclear at this time if his exit from the contest is related to that hit from Mikael Granlund or if he suffered a separate injury later in the contest. More information on Cernak's status should be available prior to Tuesday's game versus the Senators. None
Feb. 15, 2022 Cernak (lower body) is expected to participate in Tuesday's game against New Jersey, per NHL.com. - Cernak has averaged 19:18 of ice time and distributed three assists over his last five appearances. The 24-year-old has missed the last nine games while dealing with a lower-body injury. None
Feb. 8, 2022 Cernak (lower body) is not expected to return to play this week, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports Tuesday. - Cernak has missed the last seven games while recovering from a lower-body injury. The 24-year-old has logged seven points over 21 games this season. He may return for next Tuesday's game against New Jersey. None
Jan. 25, 2022 Cernak (lower body) will remain unavailable for the next three games, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports Tuesday. - Cernak has missed four games dealing with a lower-body injury and is expected to miss three more. The 24-year-old has averaged 19:24 of ice time and tallied seven points over 21 appearances this season. The first game on Tampa Bay's schedule after the All-Star break is Feb.10 against Colorado. None
Jan. 21, 2022 Cernak (lower body) won't play Friday versus the Ducks, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports. - Cernak will miss a third straight contest Friday and the Lightning have yet to release an expected timetable for his return. Cal Foote will likely continue to skate on Tampa Bay's top pairing until Cernak's ready to rock. None
Jan. 18, 2022 Cernak (lower body) was designated as doubtful for Tuesday's game in Los Angeles, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports. - Cernak's next opportunity to play would be Friday in Anaheim if he does not participate in Tuesday's game against the Kings. Cernak was activated off injured reserve Jan. 2. The 24-year-old has played six games since activation, tallying three assists and averaging 19:10 of ice time over that period. None
Jan. 15, 2022 Cernak (lower body) will be a game-time call for Saturday's matchup with Dallas, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports. - Cernak's status versus the Stars likely won't be confirmed until Tampa Bay takes the ice for pregame warmups. Ryan McDonagh (lower body) is also considered a game-time decision, so the Lightning could be pretty shorthanded on the back end against Dallas. None
Jan. 13, 2022 Cernak (lower body) did not return from the locker room after blocking a shot in Thursday's game versus the Canucks, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports. - Cernak plays a heavily defensive style, and he's missed a couple of chunks of time this season due to injuries. He logged six hits, three blocked shots, two PIM and an assist in 18:33 of ice time prior to his injury Thursday. More information on his status should surface prior to Saturday's game against the Stars. None
Jan. 2, 2022 Cernak (lower body) is off injured reserve and playing Sunday in New York, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports. - Cernak hasn't played since exiting the Dec. 4 game with a lower-body injury. The 24-year-old figures to skate on Tampa Bay's third defense pairing going toward. None
Dec. 31, 2021 Cernak (lower body) has been skating and should return to the lineup soon, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports. - Cernak has been on injured reserve since Dec. 17 with a lower-body injury. Injuries have limited the 24-year-old to 15 games this season, and he's recorded a goal and three assists. None
Dec. 17, 2021 Cernak (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Friday, per CapFriendly. - Cernak was downgraded to week-to-week last Friday, and he's already been ruled out through the holiday break. The 24-year-old's move to injured reserve opens up a roster spot for the Lightning if they need to add a player from AHL Syracuse. None
Dec. 10, 2021 Cernak (lower body) was downgraded to week-to-week and won't be back until after the Christmas break, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports. - Considering Cernak has been on the shelf for three games already, he will almost certainly be placed on injured reserve in the coming days. It's the second extended injury absence for the blueliner this season, as he has been limited to just 15 games in which he tallied one goal, three assists and 34 shots. None
Dec. 9, 2021 Cernak (lower body) won't play Thursday versus the Maple Leafs, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports. - Cernak remains sidelined for a third straight game after a blocked shot last Saturday against the Bruins. His next chance to return is Saturday against the Senators. None
Dec. 7, 2021 Cernak (lower body) won't play Tuesday against Montreal, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports. - Although Cernak will miss a second straight game Tuesday, he could be ready to return Thursday against Toronto or Saturday versus the Senators. Cal Foote will likely remain in the lineup until Cernak is ready to rock. None
Dec. 5, 2021 Cernak (lower body) won't play Sunday versus the Flyers, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports. - Cernak will miss at least one contest with the lower-body injury he picked up during Saturday's win over the Bruins. With Cernak on the shelf, look for Cal Foote to enter the lineup against Philadelphia. None
Dec. 4, 2021 Cernak (undisclosed) did not finish Saturday's game versus the Bruins, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports. - Cernak didn't play after the second period, logging just 9:21 of ice time in the contest. The nature of his injury is unknown, but there should be more information on the blueliner before Sunday's game against the Flyers. None
Nov. 30, 2021 Cernak (upper body) will return to the lineup for Tuesday's game versus St. Louis, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports. - Cernak is expected to return to a second-pairing role Tuesday following his eight-game absence. The 24-year-old defender has picked up three helpers and 29 shots on net through 12 contests this season. None
Nov. 28, 2021 Cernak (upper body) will be a game-time decision Tuesday in St. Louis, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports. - Cernak missed his eighth straight game Sunday against Minnesota, but it sounds like he's close to returning. The 24-year-old blueliner has averaged 20:15 of ice time through 12 games this season, chipping in three points, 29 shots, 36 hits and 17 blocks along the way. None
Nov. 26, 2021 Cernak (upper body) skated in a regular jersey at Friday's morning skate, suggesting he could make his return to the lineup later in the day against Seattle, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports. - Confirmation on Cernak's status should arrive before the puck drops at 7:00 p.m. EST, but all signs point to the defenseman making his return following a six-game absence. Cal Foote is the most likely candidate to exit the lineup if Cernak is indeed ready to go against the visiting Kraken, who are a near anagram of his name. None
Nov. 23, 2021 Cernak (upper body) will not play Tuesday against Philadelphia but will be upgraded to day-to-day going forward, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports. - Tuesday will mark the sixth consecutive missed contest for the 24-year-old. Cernak will have a chance to return later this week, however, against the visiting Kraken on Friday. He's managed three points and 29 shots on goal in 12 games this year. None
Nov. 9, 2021 Cernak (upper body) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Hurricanes. - Cernak was hurt in the first period and ultimately ruled out for the rest of the game during the second intermission. The 24-year-old has three assists, 36 hits and 17 blocked shots through 12 contests, so his absence will be more noticeable on the defensive side of the game. He'll have until Saturday against the Panthers to get healthy if he's to avoid missing time. None
July 7, 2021 Erik Cernak had 22:02 of ice time in the Lightning's 1-0 win over the Canadiens on Wednesday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
July 5, 2021 Erik Cernak had 19:56 of ice time in the Lightning's 3-2 loss to the Canadiens on Monday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
July 2, 2021 Erik Cernak had an assist in 23:06 of ice time in the Lightning's 6-3 win over the Canadiens on Friday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Cernak now has nine assists on the season. None
June 30, 2021 Erik Cernak had 20:07 of ice time in the Lightning's 3-1 win over the Canadiens on Wednesday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. None
June 28, 2021 Erik Cernak scored one goal in 19:03 of ice time in the Lightning's 5-1 win over the Canadiens on Monday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. Cernak now has one goal on the season. None
June 25, 2021 Erik Cernak had 19:50 of ice time in the Lightning's 1-0 win over the Islanders on Friday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
June 19, 2021 Erik Cernak had an assist in 19:21 of ice time in the Lightning's 3-2 loss to the Islanders on Saturday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Cernak now has eight assists on the season. None
June 17, 2021 Erik Cernak had an assist in 19:44 of ice time in the Lightning's 2-1 win over the Islanders on Thursday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Cernak now has seven assists on the season. None
June 15, 2021 Erik Cernak had 20:56 of ice time in the Lightning's 4-2 win over the Islanders on Tuesday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
June 13, 2021 Erik Cernak had 18:44 of ice time in the Lightning's 2-1 loss to the Islanders on Sunday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
June 8, 2021 Erik Cernak had 21:43 of ice time in the Lightning's 2-0 win over the Hurricanes on Tuesday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
June 5, 2021 Erik Cernak had an assist in 19:06 of ice time in the Lightning's 6-4 win over the Hurricanes on Saturday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. Cernak now has six assists on the season. None
June 3, 2021 Erik Cernak had 21:38 of ice time in the Lightning's 3-2 loss to the Hurricanes on Thursday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. None
June 1, 2021 Erik Cernak had an assist in 20:53 of ice time in the Lightning's 2-1 win over the Hurricanes on Tuesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Cernak now has five assists on the season. None
May 30, 2021 Erik Cernak had 12:36 of ice time in the Lightning's 2-1 win over the Hurricanes on Sunday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
May 26, 2021 Erik Cernak had two assists in 20:53 of ice time in the Lightning's 4-0 win over the Panthers on Wednesday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of +3 for the game. Cernak now has four assists on the season. None
May 24, 2021 Erik Cernak had 18:04 of ice time in the Lightning's 4-1 loss to the Panthers on Monday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. None
May 22, 2021 Erik Cernak had two assists in 19:06 of ice time in the Lightning's 6-2 win over the Panthers on Saturday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. Cernak now has two assists on the season. None
May 20, 2021 Erik Cernak had 22:21 of ice time in the Lightning's 6-5 loss to the Panthers on Thursday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
May 18, 2021 Erik Cernak had 18:56 of ice time in the Lightning's 3-1 win over the Panthers on Tuesday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
May 16, 2021 Erik Cernak had 20:42 of ice time in the Lightning's 5-4 win over the Panthers on Sunday. He took four shots and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. None
May 10, 2021 Erik Cernak had 20:52 of ice time in the Lightning's 4-0 loss to the Panthers on Monday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -3 for the game. None
May 8, 2021 Erik Cernak had 25:43 of ice time in the Lightning's 5-1 loss to the Panthers on Saturday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. None
May 7, 2021 Erik Cernak had 18:40 of ice time in the Lightning's 5-2 loss to the Stars on Friday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
May 5, 2021 Erik Cernak tallied one goal and two assists in 19:42 of ice time in the Lightning's 6-2 win over the Stars on Wednesday. He took four shots and had a plus-minus of +3 for the game. Cernak now has five goals and 13 assists on the season. None
May 2, 2021 Erik Cernak had 21:17 of ice time in the Lightning's 2-1 win over the Red Wings on Sunday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
May 1, 2021 Erik Cernak had 21:25 of ice time in the Lightning's 1-0 shootout loss to the Red Wings on Saturday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
April 29, 2021 Erik Cernak had 22:58 of ice time in the Lightning's 3-0 win over the Stars on Thursday. He took four shots and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. None
April 27, 2021 Erik Cernak tallied one goal and one assist in 21:12 of ice time in the Lightning's 7-4 win over the Blackhawks on Tuesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Cernak now has four goals and 11 assists on the season. None
April 25, 2021 Erik Cernak had 21:37 of ice time in the Lightning's 4-3 overtime win over the Blue Jackets on Sunday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -3 for the game. None
April 22, 2021 Erik Cernak had 19:23 of ice time in the Lightning's 3-1 win over the Blue Jackets on Thursday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
April 20, 2021 Erik Cernak had 21:24 of ice time in the Lightning's 4-1 loss to the Hurricanes on Tuesday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. None
April 19, 2021 Erik Cernak had 21:49 of ice time in the Lightning's 3-2 overtime win over the Hurricanes on Monday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
April 17, 2021 Erik Cernak scored one goal in 19:14 of ice time in the Lightning's 5-3 loss to the Panthers on Saturday. He took five shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Cernak now has three goals on the season. None
April 15, 2021 Erik Cernak had 22:00 of ice time in the Lightning's 3-2 overtime win over the Panthers on Thursday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
April 13, 2021 Erik Cernak had an assist in 20:54 of ice time in the Lightning's 7-2 loss to the Predators on Tuesday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Cernak now has 10 assists on the season. None
April 10, 2021 Erik Cernak scored one goal in 22:44 of ice time in the Lightning's 3-0 win over the Predators on Saturday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Cernak now has two goals on the season. None
April 8, 2021 Erik Cernak had 22:10 of ice time in the Lightning's 6-4 win over the Blue Jackets on Thursday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
March 23, 2021 Erik Cernak had 23:56 of ice time in the Lightning's 2-1 win over the Stars on Tuesday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
March 21, 2021 Erik Cernak had an assist in 22:16 of ice time in the Lightning's 5-3 win over the Panthers on Sunday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of +4 for the game. Cernak now has nine assists on the season. None
March 20, 2021 Erik Cernak had 21:57 of ice time in the Lightning's 4-1 win over the Blackhawks on Saturday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
March 18, 2021 Erik Cernak had 18:53 of ice time in the Lightning's 4-2 win over the Blackhawks on Thursday. He took four shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
March 16, 2021 Erik Cernak had 20:19 of ice time in the Lightning's 4-3 shootout win over the Stars on Tuesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. None
March 15, 2021 Erik Cernak had 17:58 of ice time in the Lightning's 4-1 loss to the Predators on Monday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
March 13, 2021 Erik Cernak had two assists in 17:15 of ice time in the Lightning's 6-3 win over the Predators on Saturday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of +3 for the game. Cernak now has eight assists on the season. None
March 11, 2021 Erik Cernak had 20:15 of ice time in the Lightning's 6-4 loss to the Red Wings on Thursday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
March 9, 2021 Erik Cernak tallied one goal and one assist in 20:06 of ice time in the Lightning's 4-3 overtime win over the Red Wings on Tuesday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Cernak now has one goal and six assists on the season. None
March 7, 2021 Erik Cernak had an assist in 11:28 of ice time in the Lightning's 6-3 win over the Blackhawks on Sunday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Cernak now has five assists on the season. None
March 5, 2021 Erik Cernak had 20:51 of ice time in the Lightning's 4-3 shootout loss to the Blackhawks on Friday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
March 2, 2021 Erik Cernak had 22:00 of ice time in the Lightning's 2-0 win over the Stars on Tuesday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
Feb. 27, 2021 Erik Cernak had 21:04 of ice time in the Lightning's 5-0 win over the Stars on Saturday. He took five shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Feb. 25, 2021 Erik Cernak had 8:24 of ice time in the Lightning's 3-1 win over the Hurricanes on Thursday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Feb. 24, 2021 Erik Cernak had 21:36 of ice time in the Lightning's 3-0 win over the Hurricanes on Wednesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Feb. 22, 2021 Erik Cernak had an assist in 21:48 of ice time in the Lightning's 4-2 win over the Hurricanes on Monday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Cernak now has four assists on the season. None
Feb. 20, 2021 Erik Cernak had 18:36 of ice time in the Lightning's 4-0 loss to the Hurricanes on Saturday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. None
Feb. 15, 2021 Erik Cernak had an assist in 19:01 of ice time in the Lightning's 6-4 loss to the Panthers on Monday. He took four shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Cernak now has three assists on the season. None
Feb. 13, 2021 Erik Cernak had 20:30 of ice time in the Lightning's 6-1 win over the Panthers on Saturday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
Feb. 11, 2021 Erik Cernak had 17:06 of ice time in the Lightning's 5-2 loss to the Panthers on Thursday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. None
Feb. 9, 2021 Erik Cernak had 20:45 of ice time in the Lightning's 6-1 win over the Predators on Tuesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Feb. 8, 2021 Erik Cernak had an assist in 22:28 of ice time in the Lightning's 4-1 win over the Predators on Monday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of +3 for the game. Cernak now has two assists on the season. None
Feb. 5, 2021 Erik Cernak had 20:11 of ice time in the Lightning's 3-1 win over the Red Wings on Friday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
Feb. 3, 2021 Erik Cernak had 17:35 of ice time in the Lightning's 5-1 win over the Red Wings on Wednesday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Feb. 1, 2021 Erik Cernak had 15:25 of ice time in the Lightning's 5-2 win over the Predators on Monday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
Jan. 23, 2021 Erik Cernak had 3:24 of ice time in the Lightning's 5-2 loss to the Blue Jackets on Saturday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Jan. 21, 2021 Erik Cernak had 21:32 of ice time in the Lightning's 3-2 overtime win over the Blue Jackets on Thursday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
Jan. 15, 2021 Erik Cernak had 20:46 of ice time in the Lightning's 5-2 win over the Blackhawks on Friday. He took four shots and had a plus-minus of +3 for the game. None
Jan. 14, 2021 Erik Cernak had an assist in 20:06 of ice time in the Lightning's 5-1 win over the Blackhawks on Wednesday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Cernak now has one assist on the season. None
Sept. 28, 2020 Erik Cernak had 19:07 of ice time in the Lightning's 2-0 win over the Stars on Monday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
Sept. 26, 2020 Erik Cernak had 28:17 of ice time in the Lightning's 3-2 loss to the Stars on Saturday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. None
Sept. 25, 2020 Erik Cernak had 18:33 of ice time in the Lightning's 5-4 win over the Stars on Friday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
Sept. 23, 2020 Erik Cernak had 17:50 of ice time in the Lightning's 5-2 win over the Stars on Wednesday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Sept. 21, 2020 Erik Cernak had 20:31 of ice time in the Lightning's 3-2 win over the Stars on Monday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Sept. 19, 2020 Erik Cernak had 16:06 of ice time in the Lightning's 4-1 loss to the Stars on Saturday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Sept. 17, 2020 Erik Cernak had an assist in 20:13 of ice time in the Lightning's 2-1 win over the Islanders on Thursday. He took four shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Cernak now has four assists on the season. None
Sept. 15, 2020 Erik Cernak had 26:40 of ice time in the Lightning's 2-1 loss to the Islanders on Tuesday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Sept. 13, 2020 Erik Cernak had 16:13 of ice time in the Lightning's 4-1 win over the Islanders on Sunday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Sept. 11, 2020 Erik Cernak had an assist in 17:22 of ice time in the Lightning's 5-3 loss to the Islanders on Friday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Cernak now has three assists on the season. None
Sept. 9, 2020 Erik Cernak had 15:36 of ice time in the Lightning's 2-1 win over the Islanders on Wednesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Sept. 7, 2020 Erik Cernak had 14:39 of ice time in the Lightning's 8-2 win over the Islanders on Monday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Aug. 31, 2020 Erik Cernak had 25:49 of ice time in the Lightning's 3-2 win over the Bruins on Monday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Aug. 29, 2020 Erik Cernak had 16:40 of ice time in the Lightning's 3-1 win over the Bruins on Saturday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Aug. 26, 2020 Erik Cernak had an assist in 16:54 of ice time in the Lightning's 7-1 win over the Bruins on Wednesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +4 for the game. Cernak now has two assists on the season. None
Aug. 25, 2020 Erik Cernak had 18:42 of ice time in the Lightning's 4-3 win over the Bruins on Tuesday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Aug. 23, 2020 Erik Cernak had 16:01 of ice time in the Lightning's 3-2 loss to the Bruins on Sunday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. None
Aug. 19, 2020 Erik Cernak had an assist in 22:09 of ice time in the Lightning's 5-4 win over the Blue Jackets on Wednesday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Cernak now has one assist on the season. None
Aug. 17, 2020 Erik Cernak had 19:11 of ice time in the Lightning's 2-1 win over the Blue Jackets on Monday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Aug. 15, 2020 Erik Cernak had 21:45 of ice time in the Lightning's 3-2 win over the Blue Jackets on Saturday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Aug. 13, 2020 Erik Cernak had 17:20 of ice time in the Lightning's 3-1 loss to the Blue Jackets on Thursday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Aug. 11, 2020 Erik Cernak had 48:54 of ice time in the Lightning's 3-2 win over the Blue Jackets on Tuesday. He took six shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Aug. 8, 2020 Erik Cernak had 20:17 of ice time in the Lightning's 4-1 loss to the Flyers on Saturday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Aug. 5, 2020 Erik Cernak had 22:56 of ice time in the Lightning's 3-2 win over the Bruins on Wednesday. He took four shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Aug. 3, 2020 Erik Cernak had 20:42 of ice time in the Lightning's 3-2 shootout win over the Capitals on Monday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
March 10, 2020 Erik Cernak had 19:17 of ice time in the Lightning's 2-1 loss to the Maple Leafs on Tuesday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
March 8, 2020 Erik Cernak had 21:21 of ice time in the Lightning's 5-4 shootout loss to the Red Wings on Sunday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
March 7, 2020 Erik Cernak had 19:37 of ice time in the Lightning's 5-3 win over the Bruins on Saturday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
March 5, 2020 Erik Cernak had an assist in 18:59 of ice time in the Lightning's 4-0 win over the Canadiens on Thursday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. Cernak now has seven assists on the season. None
March 3, 2020 Erik Cernak had 17:42 of ice time in the Lightning's 2-1 loss to the Bruins on Tuesday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
Feb. 29, 2020 Erik Cernak had 21:20 of ice time in the Lightning's 4-3 win over the Flames on Saturday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Feb. 27, 2020 Erik Cernak had 16:59 of ice time in the Lightning's 5-2 loss to the Blackhawks on Thursday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Feb. 25, 2020 Erik Cernak had 22:01 of ice time in the Lightning's 4-3 loss to the Maple Leafs on Tuesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
Feb. 22, 2020 Erik Cernak had 10:39 of ice time in the Lightning's 7-3 loss to the Coyotes on Saturday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
Feb. 20, 2020 Erik Cernak had 19:20 of ice time in the Lightning's 5-3 loss to the Golden Knights on Thursday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. None
Feb. 17, 2020 Erik Cernak had 21:39 of ice time in the Lightning's 4-3 overtime win over the Avalanche on Monday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. None
Feb. 15, 2020 Erik Cernak had 20:10 of ice time in the Lightning's 5-3 win over the Flyers on Saturday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of +3 for the game. None
Feb. 13, 2020 Erik Cernak had 21:06 of ice time in the Lightning's 3-1 win over the Oilers on Thursday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Feb. 11, 2020 Erik Cernak had 23:23 of ice time in the Lightning's 2-1 overtime win over the Penguins on Tuesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Feb. 10, 2020 Erik Cernak had 21:31 of ice time in the Lightning's 2-1 overtime win over the Blue Jackets on Monday. He took five shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Feb. 8, 2020 Erik Cernak had 22:02 of ice time in the Lightning's 3-1 win over the Islanders on Saturday. He took six shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Feb. 6, 2020 Erik Cernak had 23:18 of ice time in the Lightning's 4-2 win over the Penguins on Thursday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. None
Feb. 4, 2020 Erik Cernak had an assist in 21:04 of ice time in the Lightning's 4-2 win over the Golden Knights on Tuesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Cernak now has six assists on the season. None
Feb. 1, 2020 Erik Cernak had 19:11 of ice time in the Lightning's 3-0 win over the Sharks on Saturday. He took four shots and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. None
Jan. 31, 2020 Erik Cernak scored one goal in 18:12 of ice time in the Lightning's 4-3 win over the Ducks on Friday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Cernak now has five goals on the season. None
Jan. 29, 2020 Erik Cernak scored one goal in 20:27 of ice time in the Lightning's 4-2 win over the Kings on Wednesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +3 for the game. Cernak now has four goals on the season. None
Jan. 27, 2020 Erik Cernak had 16:11 of ice time in the Lightning's 3-2 overtime loss to the Stars on Monday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Jan. 17, 2020 Erik Cernak had 18:50 of ice time in the Lightning's 7-1 win over the Jets on Friday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
Jan. 16, 2020 Erik Cernak had 16:21 of ice time in the Lightning's 3-2 loss to the Wild on Thursday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Jan. 14, 2020 Erik Cernak had 17:46 of ice time in the Lightning's 4-3 shootout win over the Kings on Tuesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. None
Jan. 12, 2020 Erik Cernak had 18:05 of ice time in the Lightning's 3-1 loss to the Devils on Sunday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Jan. 11, 2020 Erik Cernak had 17:06 of ice time in the Lightning's 1-0 win over the Flyers on Saturday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
Jan. 9, 2020 Erik Cernak had 19:21 of ice time in the Lightning's 4-0 win over the Coyotes on Thursday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
Jan. 7, 2020 Erik Cernak tallied one goal and one assist in 19:25 of ice time in the Lightning's 9-2 win over the Canucks on Tuesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. Cernak now has three goals and five assists on the season. None
Jan. 5, 2020 Erik Cernak had 16:32 of ice time in the Lightning's 3-1 win over the Hurricanes on Sunday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Jan. 4, 2020 Erik Cernak had 19:37 of ice time in the Lightning's 5-3 win over the Senators on Saturday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +3 for the game. None
Jan. 2, 2020 Erik Cernak had an assist in 21:01 of ice time in the Lightning's 2-1 win over the Canadiens on Thursday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Cernak now has four assists on the season. None
Dec. 31, 2019 Erik Cernak had 18:25 of ice time in the Lightning's 6-4 win over the Sabres on Tuesday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Dec. 29, 2019 Erik Cernak had 17:22 of ice time in the Lightning's 2-1 win over the Red Wings on Sunday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Dec. 28, 2019 Erik Cernak had 19:27 of ice time in the Lightning's 5-4 win over the Canadiens on Saturday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Dec. 23, 2019 Erik Cernak had an assist in 17:15 of ice time in the Lightning's 6-1 win over the Panthers on Monday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Cernak now has three assists on the season. None
Dec. 21, 2019 Erik Cernak had 15:34 of ice time in the Lightning's 3-1 loss to the Capitals on Saturday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Dec. 19, 2019 Erik Cernak had 17:55 of ice time in the Lightning's 4-3 overtime loss to the Stars on Thursday. He took four shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Dec. 17, 2019 Erik Cernak had 19:52 of ice time in the Lightning's 4-3 overtime win over the Senators on Tuesday. He took five shots and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. None
Dec. 14, 2019 Erik Cernak had 17:35 of ice time in the Lightning's 5-2 loss to the Capitals on Saturday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Dec. 12, 2019 Erik Cernak had 18:50 of ice time in the Lightning's 3-2 win over the Bruins on Thursday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Dec. 10, 2019 Erik Cernak had an assist in 17:56 of ice time in the Lightning's 2-1 win over the Panthers on Tuesday. He took six shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Cernak now has two assists on the season. None
Dec. 9, 2019 Erik Cernak had 17:59 of ice time in the Lightning's 5-1 loss to the Islanders on Monday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Dec. 7, 2019 Erik Cernak had 19:31 of ice time in the Lightning's 7-1 win over the Sharks on Saturday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. None
Dec. 5, 2019 Erik Cernak tallied one goal and one assist in 13:49 of ice time in the Lightning's 5-4 loss to the Wild on Thursday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Cernak now has two goals and one assist on the season. None
Dec. 3, 2019 Erik Cernak had 16:07 of ice time in the Lightning's 3-2 overtime win over the Predators on Tuesday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Nov. 30, 2019 Erik Cernak had 14:03 of ice time in the Lightning's 3-2 loss to the Hurricanes on Saturday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Nov. 25, 2019 Erik Cernak had 18:29 of ice time in the Lightning's 5-2 win over the Sabres on Monday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. None
Nov. 23, 2019 Erik Cernak had 17:37 of ice time in the Lightning's 6-2 win over the Ducks on Saturday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Nov. 21, 2019 Erik Cernak had 18:16 of ice time in the Lightning's 4-2 win over the Blackhawks on Thursday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Nov. 19, 2019 Erik Cernak had 17:35 of ice time in the Lightning's 3-1 loss to the Blues on Tuesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Nov. 16, 2019 Erik Cernak had 18:32 of ice time in the Lightning's 4-3 loss to the Jets on Saturday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Nov. 14, 2019 Erik Cernak had 20:10 of ice time in the Lightning's 9-3 win over the Rangers on Thursday. He took six shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Nov. 9, 2019 Erik Cernak had 22:40 of ice time in the Lightning's 5-3 win over the Sabres on Saturday. He took four shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Nov. 8, 2019 Erik Cernak had 17:42 of ice time in the Lightning's 3-2 win over the Sabres on Friday. He took four shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Nov. 1, 2019 Erik Cernak had 18:05 of ice time in the Lightning's 5-2 loss to the Islanders on Friday. He took four shots and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. None
Oct. 29, 2019 Erik Cernak had 19:32 of ice time in the Lightning's 4-1 loss to the Rangers on Tuesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Oct. 26, 2019 Erik Cernak had 23:20 of ice time in the Lightning's 3-2 overtime loss to the Predators on Saturday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Oct. 23, 2019 Erik Cernak had 17:57 of ice time in the Lightning's 3-2 win over the Penguins on Wednesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Oct. 19, 2019 Erik Cernak had 18:17 of ice time in the Lightning's 6-2 loss to the Avalanche on Saturday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Oct. 17, 2019 Erik Cernak had an assist in 18:34 of ice time in the Lightning's 4-3 shootout win over the Bruins on Thursday. He took four shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Cernak now has one assist on the season. None
Oct. 15, 2019 Erik Cernak had 21:17 of ice time in the Lightning's 3-1 win over the Canadiens on Tuesday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Oct. 12, 2019 Erik Cernak had 19:39 of ice time in the Lightning's 4-2 loss to the Senators on Saturday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Oct. 10, 2019 Erik Cernak had 18:46 of ice time in the Lightning's 7-3 win over the Maple Leafs on Thursday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Oct. 6, 2019 Erik Cernak had 21:35 of ice time in the Lightning's 4-3 overtime loss to the Hurricanes on Sunday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Oct. 5, 2019 Erik Cernak had 18:43 of ice time in the Lightning's 4-3 loss to the Panthers on Saturday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
Oct. 3, 2019 Erik Cernak scored one goal in 22:14 of ice time in the Lightning's 5-2 win over the Panthers on Thursday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Cernak now has one goal on the season. None
April 16, 2019 Erik Cernak had 23:47 of ice time in the Lightning's 7-3 loss to the Blue Jackets on Tuesday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -3 for the game. None
April 14, 2019 Erik Cernak had an assist in 22:20 of ice time in the Lightning's 3-1 loss to the Blue Jackets on Sunday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Cernak now has three assists on the season. None
April 12, 2019 Erik Cernak had an assist in 22:04 of ice time in the Lightning's 5-1 loss to the Blue Jackets on Friday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Cernak now has two assists on the season. None
April 10, 2019 Erik Cernak had an assist in 17:44 of ice time in the Lightning's 4-3 loss to the Blue Jackets on Wednesday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Cernak now has one assist on the season. None
April 6, 2019 Erik Cernak scored one goal in 17:04 of ice time in the Lightning's 6-3 win over the Bruins on Saturday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Cernak now has five goals on the season. None
April 4, 2019 Erik Cernak had 21:03 of ice time in the Lightning's 3-1 win over the Maple Leafs on Thursday. He took four shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
April 2, 2019 Erik Cernak had an assist in 18:41 of ice time in the Lightning's 4-2 loss to the Canadiens on Tuesday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. Cernak now has 11 assists on the season. None
April 1, 2019 Erik Cernak had 23:14 of ice time in the Lightning's 5-2 win over the Senators on Monday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
March 30, 2019 Erik Cernak had 19:39 of ice time in the Lightning's 6-3 loss to the Capitals on Saturday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
March 25, 2019 Erik Cernak had 20:33 of ice time in the Lightning's 5-4 win over the Bruins on Monday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
March 23, 2019 Erik Cernak had 21:11 of ice time in the Lightning's 4-3 loss to the Blues on Saturday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. None
March 21, 2019 Erik Cernak had 21:31 of ice time in the Lightning's 6-3 win over the Hurricanes on Thursday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
March 20, 2019 Erik Cernak had 22:01 of ice time in the Lightning's 5-4 overtime win over the Capitals on Wednesday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. None
March 18, 2019 Erik Cernak had 21:23 of ice time in the Lightning's 4-1 win over the Coyotes on Monday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. None
March 16, 2019 Erik Cernak scored one goal in 22:37 of ice time in the Lightning's 6-3 win over the Capitals on Saturday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. Cernak now has four goals on the season. None
March 14, 2019 Erik Cernak had an assist in 21:01 of ice time in the Lightning's 5-4 win over the Red Wings on Thursday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Cernak now has 10 assists on the season. None
March 11, 2019 Erik Cernak had 19:37 of ice time in the Lightning's 6-2 win over the Maple Leafs on Monday. He took five shots and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. None
March 9, 2019 Erik Cernak had an assist in 21:33 of ice time in the Lightning's 3-2 win over the Red Wings on Saturday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Cernak now has nine assists on the season. None
March 7, 2019 Erik Cernak had 20:56 of ice time in the Lightning's 3-0 loss to the Wild on Thursday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
March 5, 2019 Erik Cernak had 18:10 of ice time in the Lightning's 5-2 win over the Jets on Tuesday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. None
March 2, 2019 Erik Cernak tallied one goal and one assist in 18:44 of ice time in the Lightning's 5-1 win over the Senators on Saturday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. Cernak now has three goals and eight assists on the season. None
Feb. 28, 2019 Erik Cernak had 18:56 of ice time in the Lightning's 4-1 loss to the Bruins on Thursday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Feb. 27, 2019 Erik Cernak had 21:45 of ice time in the Lightning's 4-3 overtime win over the Rangers on Wednesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Feb. 25, 2019 Erik Cernak had 20:13 of ice time in the Lightning's 4-3 shootout win over the Kings on Monday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Feb. 21, 2019 Erik Cernak had 16:42 of ice time in the Lightning's 2-1 shootout win over the Sabres on Thursday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Feb. 19, 2019 Erik Cernak had 19:12 of ice time in the Lightning's 5-2 win over the Flyers on Tuesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
Feb. 18, 2019 Erik Cernak had 21:38 of ice time in the Lightning's 5-1 win over the Blue Jackets on Monday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
Feb. 16, 2019 Erik Cernak had 17:48 of ice time in the Lightning's 3-0 win over the Canadiens on Saturday. He took seven shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
Feb. 10, 2019 Erik Cernak had 21:32 of ice time in the Lightning's 5-2 win over the Panthers on Sunday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Feb. 9, 2019 Erik Cernak scored one goal in 21:31 of ice time in the Lightning's 5-4 win over the Penguins on Saturday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of +3 for the game. Cernak now has two goals on the season. None
Feb. 5, 2019 Erik Cernak had 20:22 of ice time in the Lightning's 3-2 shootout loss to the Golden Knights on Tuesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
Feb. 2, 2019 Erik Cernak scored one goal in 22:26 of ice time in the Lightning's 3-2 win over the Rangers on Saturday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. Cernak now has one goal on the season. None
Feb. 1, 2019 Erik Cernak had 21:15 of ice time in the Lightning's 1-0 shootout win over the Islanders on Friday. He took four shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Jan. 30, 2019 Erik Cernak had 18:52 of ice time in the Lightning's 4-2 loss to the Penguins on Wednesday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Jan. 19, 2019 Erik Cernak had 19:32 of ice time in the Lightning's 6-3 win over the Sharks on Saturday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
Jan. 17, 2019 Erik Cernak had 17:38 of ice time in the Lightning's 4-2 loss to the Maple Leafs on Thursday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
Jan. 13, 2019 Erik Cernak had 16:39 of ice time in the Lightning's 5-1 loss to the Islanders on Sunday. He took five shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Jan. 12, 2019 Erik Cernak had 22:08 of ice time in the Lightning's 5-3 win over the Sabres on Saturday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. None
Jan. 10, 2019 Erik Cernak had 19:14 of ice time in the Lightning's 3-1 win over the Hurricanes on Thursday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
Jan. 5, 2019 Erik Cernak had 16:28 of ice time in the Lightning's 5-2 loss to the Sharks on Saturday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. None
Jan. 3, 2019 Erik Cernak had 17:46 of ice time in the Lightning's 6-2 win over the Kings on Thursday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Dec. 31, 2018 Erik Cernak had an assist in 17:51 of ice time in the Lightning's 2-1 overtime win over the Ducks on Monday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Cernak now has seven assists on the season. None
Dec. 29, 2018 Erik Cernak had 18:28 of ice time in the Lightning's 6-5 win over the Canadiens on Saturday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Dec. 22, 2018 Erik Cernak had an assist in 19:27 of ice time in the Lightning's 6-3 win over the Oilers on Saturday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. Cernak now has six assists on the season. None
Dec. 20, 2018 Erik Cernak had 16:35 of ice time in the Lightning's 5-4 shootout win over the Flames on Thursday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Dec. 18, 2018 Erik Cernak had 19:03 of ice time in the Lightning's 5-2 win over the Canucks on Tuesday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Dec. 13, 2018 Erik Cernak had 20:31 of ice time in the Lightning's 4-1 win over the Maple Leafs on Thursday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Dec. 10, 2018 Erik Cernak had an assist in 15:42 of ice time in the Lightning's 6-3 win over the Rangers on Monday. He took four shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Cernak now has five assists on the season. None
Dec. 8, 2018 Erik Cernak had 19:36 of ice time in the Lightning's 7-1 win over the Avalanche on Saturday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Dec. 6, 2018 Erik Cernak had 20:00 of ice time in the Lightning's 3-2 win over the Bruins on Thursday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Dec. 4, 2018 Erik Cernak had 18:49 of ice time in the Lightning's 5-1 win over the Devils on Monday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
Dec. 1, 2018 Erik Cernak had 21:10 of ice time in the Lightning's 5-4 overtime win over the Panthers on Saturday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Nov. 29, 2018 Erik Cernak had an assist in 16:59 of ice time in the Lightning's 5-4 win over the Sabres on Thursday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. Cernak now has four assists on the season. None
Nov. 27, 2018 Erik Cernak had 18:10 of ice time in the Lightning's 3-1 loss to the Ducks on Tuesday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
Nov. 25, 2018 Erik Cernak had 17:00 of ice time in the Lightning's 5-2 win over the Devils on Sunday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
Nov. 23, 2018 Erik Cernak had two assists in 16:45 of ice time in the Lightning's 4-2 win over the Blackhawks on Friday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +3 for the game. Cernak now has three assists on the season. None
Nov. 21, 2018 Erik Cernak had 17:03 of ice time in the Lightning's 7-3 win over the Panthers on Wednesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +3 for the game. None
Nov. 19, 2018 Erik Cernak had an assist in 10:22 of ice time in the Lightning's 3-2 loss to the Predators on Monday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Cernak now has one assist on the season. None
Nov. 17, 2018 Erik Cernak had 17:16 of ice time in the Lightning's 6-5 overtime win over the Flyers on Saturday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Nov. 15, 2018 Erik Cernak had 15:38 of ice time in the Lightning's 4-3 win over the Penguins on Thursday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Nov. 13, 2018 Erik Cernak had 17:06 of ice time in the Lightning's 2-1 loss to the Sabres on Tuesday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
Date Injury Return Date Status Details
June 21, 2021 Upper-body injury None Day-to-Day
March 25, 2021 Lower-body injury - left game None Day-to-Day

No suspensions found
Date Opponent State Season
Apr 29 2024 19:00 EDT at FLA Pre-game 2024 Playoffs
May 1 2024 20:00 EDT FLA Pre-game 2024 Playoffs
May 4 2024 20:00 EDT at FLA Pre-game 2024 Playoffs
Date Opponent Result State G A Pts +/- PIM PPG PPA SHG SHA GWG Shots Hits Blks SPCT TOI
Apr 17 2024 19:00 EDT TOR W 6-4 Final 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 0 0.0 17:56
Apr 15 2024 19:00 EDT BUF L 2-4 Final 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 1 50.0 19:03
Apr 13 2024 17:30 EDT at WAS L 2-4 Final 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 4 0.0 15:18
Apr 11 2024 19:00 EDT OTT L 2-3 F/OT 0 0 0 -2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 2 0 15:01
Apr 9 2024 19:00 EDT CLS W 5-2 Final 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 0 0.0 19:38
Apr 6 2024 13:00 EDT at PIT L 4-5 Final 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 4 0 15:30
Apr 4 2024 19:00 EDT at MON W 7-4 Final 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 2 0.0 18:53
Apr 3 2024 19:00 EDT at TOR W 4-1 Final 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 0 23:41
Apr 1 2024 19:00 EDT DET L 2-4 Final 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 18:15
Mar 27 2024 19:30 EDT BOS W 3-1 Final 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 0 20:23
Mar 24 2024 20:30 EDT at ANA W 3-2 F/OT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 2 0.0 21:56
Mar 23 2024 22:30 EDT at LA L 3-4 F/OT 0 0 0 -2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 0 19:41
Mar 21 2024 22:30 EDT at SJ W 4-1 Final 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 18:47
Mar 19 2024 22:00 EDT at VGK W 5-3 Final 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 18:30
Mar 16 2024 18:00 EDT at FLA W 5-3 Final 0 1 1 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 22:08
Mar 14 2024 19:00 EDT NYR W 6-3 Final 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 22:17
Mar 9 2024 19:00 EST PHI W 7-0 Final 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 0 12:31
Mar 7 2024 19:00 EST CGY L 3-6 Final 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 17:40
Mar 2 2024 19:00 EST MON W 4-3 F/OT 0 0 0 2 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 1 0 18:08
Feb 29 2024 19:00 EST BUF L 2-3 F/OT 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 3 0.0 22:11
Feb 27 2024 19:00 EST at PHI L 2-6 Final 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 17:48
Feb 25 2024 13:00 EST at NJ W 4-1 Final 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 18:48
Feb 24 2024 14:00 EST at NYI W 4-2 Final 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0.0 21:10
Feb 19 2024 19:00 EST OTT L 2-4 Final 0 0 0 -2 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 3 0.0 19:47
Feb 17 2024 17:00 EST FLA L 2-9 Final 0 0 0 -1 19 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 0 0.0 15:33
Feb 15 2024 19:00 EST COL W 6-3 Final 0 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 2 0.0 20:45
Feb 13 2024 19:00 EST at BOS W 3-2 F/OT 1 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 8 2 100.0 21:18
Feb 10 2024 19:00 EST at CLS W 4-2 Final 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 1 0.0 22:26
Feb 8 2024 20:00 EST at NYI L 2-6 Final 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 2 0.0 22:41
Feb 7 2024 19:00 EST at NYR L 1-3 Final 0 1 1 -1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 22:40
Jan 11 2024 19:00 EST NJ W 4-3 F/OT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 07:58
Jan 9 2024 19:00 EST LA W 3-2 F/OT 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 1 0.0 19:33
Dec 31 2023 19:00 EST MON W 4-3 Final 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 06:39
Dec 30 2023 19:00 EST NYR L 1-5 Final 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 4 2 0.0 20:00
Dec 27 2023 19:00 EST FLA L 2-3 Final 0 0 0 -2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 4 0.0 21:00
Dec 23 2023 19:00 EST at WAS W 2-1 F/OT 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 2 0.0 23:40
Dec 21 2023 19:00 EST VGK W 5-4 Final 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 0.0 20:42
Dec 19 2023 19:00 EST STL W 6-1 Final 0 0 0 2 7 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 4 0.0 19:03
Dec 16 2023 22:00 EST at CGY L 2-4 Final 0 0 0 -2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 3 0.0 19:11
Dec 14 2023 21:00 EST at EDM W 7-4 Final 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 0 23:59
Dec 12 2023 22:00 EST at VAN L 1-4 Final 0 0 0 -1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 18:38
Dec 9 2023 22:00 EST at SEA W 4-3 F/OT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 3 0.0 20:02
Dec 7 2023 20:00 EST at NSH L 1-5 Final 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 1 0.0 19:19
Dec 6 2023 19:00 EST PIT W 3-1 Final 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 22:08
Dec 4 2023 19:00 EST DAL W 4-0 Final 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 19:26
Dec 2 2023 14:00 EST at DAL L 1-8 Final 0 0 0 -4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 19:14
Nov 30 2023 19:00 EST PIT L 2-4 Final 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 18:23
Nov 28 2023 21:00 EST at ARI L 1-3 Final 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0.0 20:33
Nov 27 2023 21:00 EST at COL L 1-4 Final 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 20:41
Nov 24 2023 20:00 EST at CAR W 8-2 Final 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 19:45
Nov 22 2023 19:00 EST WPG L 2-3 F/OT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 22:03
Nov 20 2023 19:00 EST BOS W 5-4 F/OT 0 0 0 -2 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 3 0.0 17:22
Nov 18 2023 16:00 EST EDM W 6-4 Final 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 2 0.0 20:18
Nov 16 2023 20:00 EST at CHI W 4-2 Final 0 1 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 1 0.0 20:07
Nov 11 2023 19:00 EST CAR L 0-4 Final 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 09:56
Nov 9 2023 19:00 EST CHI L 3-5 Final 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 1 0.0 17:22
Nov 7 2023 19:00 EST at MON W 5-3 Final 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 19:26
Nov 6 2023 19:00 EST at TOR L 5-6 F/OT 0 1 1 -1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 2 0.0 21:48
Nov 4 2023 19:00 EDT at OTT W 6-4 Final 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 5 2 0.0 23:15
Nov 2 2023 19:00 EDT at CLS L 2-4 Final 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 3 0.0 18:15
Oct 30 2023 19:00 EDT SEA L 3-4 F/OT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 0 23:07
Oct 26 2023 19:00 EDT SJ W 6-0 Final 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 17:55
Oct 24 2023 19:00 EDT CAR W 3-0 Final 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 18:48
Oct 21 2023 19:00 EDT TOR L 3-4 F/OT 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 1 0 21:33
Oct 19 2023 19:00 EDT VAN W 4-3 Final 0 0 0 -1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 20:26
Oct 17 2023 19:30 EDT at BUF L 2-3 F/OT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 17:56
Oct 15 2023 19:00 EDT at OTT L 2-5 Final 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 17:27
Oct 14 2023 19:00 EDT at DET L 4-6 Final 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 16:33
Oct 10 2023 17:30 EDT NSH W 5-3 Final 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 6 1 0.0 19:19
Date Game Date Location Result Property From To
Apr 8 2024 04:30 EDT Apr 6 2024 13:00 EDT at PIT L 4-5 hits 4 5
Apr 5 2024 04:30 EDT Apr 3 2024 19:00 EDT at TOR W 4-1 hits 4 3
Mar 29 2024 04:30 EDT Mar 27 2024 19:30 EDT BOS W 3-1 hits 4 3
Mar 28 2024 04:30 EDT Mar 24 2024 20:30 EDT at ANA W 3-2 hits 3 5
Mar 23 2024 04:30 EDT Mar 21 2024 22:30 EDT at SJ W 4-1 hits 1 3
Feb 26 2024 04:30 EST Feb 24 2024 14:00 EST at NYI W 4-2 hits 0 1
Feb 21 2024 04:30 EST Feb 19 2024 19:00 EST OTT L 2-4 hits 1 2
Dec 2 2023 04:30 EST Nov 28 2023 21:00 EST at ARI L 1-3 blocked_shots 1 2
Nov 11 2023 04:30 EST Nov 9 2023 19:00 EST CHI L 3-5 plus_minus 0 -1
Date Key Old Value New Value
2024-04-01 analysis Cernak was held out of Saturday's game versus the Islanders after missing a team meeting but it seems his punishment won't carry beyond that one game. The defenseman had just two assists and two shots on goal over 10 games in March. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect him to break out of his 17-game goal drought any time soon.
2024-04-01 update Cernak (coach's decision) is expected back in the lineup against the Red Wings on Monday, Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida reports.
2024-03-31 Injury Status DAY-TO-DAY
2024-03-31 Injury Text Coach's Decision
2024-03-31 Injured No Yes
2024-03-31 Injury Status OUT DAY-TO-DAY
2024-03-30 injury_note Cernak (coach's decision) won't play Saturday against the Islanders after missing a team meeting, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports.
2024-03-30 analysis Cernak will be replaced in the lineup by Haydn Fleury, who missed the past six games due to a lower-body injury. The 26-year-old Cernak has 11 points, 61 PIM, 94 blocked shots and 158 hits in 60 appearances this season.
2024-03-30 Date Injured 2024-03-30
2024-03-30 update Cernak (coach's decision) won't play Saturday against the Islanders after missing a team meeting, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports.
2024-03-30 Injury Status OUT
2024-03-30 Injury Text Coach's Decision
2024-03-30 Injured No Yes
2024-03-20 analysis Cernak has three helpers over his last seven contests, a rare run of productivity for the defense-first blueliner. The 26-year-old is up to 11 points, 144 hits, 87 blocked shots, 61 PIM and 43 shots on net through 56 outings this season. While he often sees top-four minutes, his lack of offense severely limits his fantasy value.
2024-03-20 update Cernak notched an assist in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Golden Knights.
2024-03-13 analysis Cernak appears to have avoided a serious injury after suffering a lower-body injury against the Flyers on Saturday. The 26-year-old defenseman has just two points in his last 10 contests while garnering just six shots. Outside of hits and blocks, Cernak shouldn't be expected to offer much in the way of fantasy value.
2024-03-13 update Cernak (lower body) is slated to play against the Rangers on Thursday, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports.
2024-03-10 injury_note Cernak (illness) is warming up ahead of Saturday's game, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports, indicating he will play against the Islanders. Cernak sustained a lower-body injury in Saturday's game versus the Flyers, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports.
2024-03-10 analysis Per Krenn, head coach Jon Cooper didn't not provide a specific update as to how much concern there is for Cernak's status going forward. The Lightning are off until Thursday's game versus the Rangers, which may give the defenseman time to recover if it's a fairly minor injury. If he has to miss time, Calvin de Haan will likely take Cernak's spot in the lineup.
2024-03-10 Date Injured 2024-02-24 2024-03-09
2024-03-10 update Cernak sustained a lower-body injury in Saturday's game versus the Flyers, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports.
2024-03-09 Injury Status DAY-TO-DAY
2024-03-09 Injury Text Lower Body
2024-03-09 Injured No Yes
2024-03-04 Position C D
2024-03-03 Position D C
2024-02-24 injury_note Cernak (illness) is warming up ahead of Saturday's game, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports, indicating he will play against the Islanders.
2024-02-24 analysis After missing Thursday's matchup with an illness, Cernak appears ready to go Saturday. The 26-year-old blueliner has eight points (one goal, seven assists) with 128 hits and 74 blocked shots through 46 games this season.
2024-02-24 Date Injured 2024-02-24
2024-02-24 update Cernak (illness) is warming up ahead of Saturday's game, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports, indicating he will play against the Islanders.
2024-02-23 Injury Status OUT DAY-TO-DAY
2024-02-22 injury_note Cernak (illness) won't play Thursday versus the Capitals, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports.
2024-02-22 analysis Cernak has been banged up a few times this season, so this is a relatively favorable reason for an absence. He should be considered day-to-day ahead of Saturday's game versus the Islanders. Calvin de Haan will play in place of Cernak on Thursday.
2024-02-22 Date Injured 2024-02-22
2024-02-22 update Cernak (illness) won't play Thursday versus the Capitals, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports.
2024-02-22 Injury Status OUT
2024-02-22 Injury Text Illness
2024-02-22 Injured No Yes
2024-02-14 analysis The 26-year-old blueliner opened the scoring early in the first period, firing a shot from the top of the faceoff circle that trickled through Linus Ullmark's five-hole. Cernak has two points in four games since returning from an upper-body injury, but his main fantasy value comes from his physical play -- he dished a game-high eight hits Tuesday, and on the season Cernak has 110 hits and 69 block
2024-02-14 update Cernak scored his first goal of the season in Tuesday's 3-2 shootout win over the Bruins.
2024-02-07 analysis Cernak, who last played Jan. 11, has five assists, 23 PIM, 90 hits and 63 blocks in 39 outings in 2023-24. He's penciled in to play on the second line alongside Mikhail Sergachev, who is returning from a lower-body injury. With the Lightning set to get two defensemen back, Calvin de Haan and Haydn Fleury are slated to be healthy scratches Wednesday.
2024-02-07 update Cernak (upper body) is good to play Wednesday versus the Rangers, according to Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site.
2024-02-05 Injury Status DAY-TO-DAY
2024-02-05 Injury Text Upper Body
2024-02-05 Injured No Yes
2024-01-29 Injury Status DAY-TO-DAY
2024-01-29 Injury Text Upper Body
2024-01-29 Injured No Yes
2024-01-28 Injury Status OUT DAY-TO-DAY
2024-01-25 injury_note Cernak (upper body) won't play Thursday against Arizona or Saturday versus New Jersey but he should be ready to return following the All-Star break, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.
2024-01-25 analysis Cernak will set his sights on returning to action Feb. 7 against the Rangers. He's collected just five helpers through 39 contests this campaign, so fantasy managers shouldn't need to keep tabs on Cernak.
2024-01-25 Date Injured 2024-01-25
2024-01-25 update Cernak (upper body) won't play Thursday against Arizona or Saturday versus New Jersey but he should be ready to return following the All-Star break, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.
2024-01-25 Injury Status DAY-TO-DAY OUT
2024-01-24 Injury Status OUT DAY-TO-DAY
2024-01-23 Injury Status OUT
2024-01-23 Injury Text Upper Body
2024-01-23 Injured No Yes
2024-01-23 injury_note Cernak (upper body) won't play Tuesday versus Philadelphia.
2024-01-23 analysis Cernak, who remains day-to-day, will miss his fifth straight contest. He has supplied five assists, 31 shots on goal, 63 blocked shots and 90 hits across 39 outings this campaign. Max Crozier will play again versus the Flyers due to Cernak's absence.
2024-01-23 Date Injured 2024-01-23
2024-01-23 update Cernak (upper body) won't play Tuesday versus Philadelphia.
2024-01-23 Injury Status DAY-TO-DAY OUT
2024-01-23 Injury Status DAY-TO-DAY
2024-01-23 Injury Text Upper Body
2024-01-23 Injured No Yes
2024-01-22 Injury Status OUT DAY-TO-DAY
2024-01-21 injury_note Cernak (upper body) is not available for Sunday's game against Detroit.
2024-01-21 analysis Cernak has now missed four straight games and it's unclear when the team expects him to return. His next chance to suit up will be Tuesday in Philadelphia.
2024-01-21 Date Injured 2024-01-21
2024-01-21 update Cernak (upper body) is not available for Sunday's game against Detroit.
2024-01-21 Injury Status DAY-TO-DAY OUT
2024-01-21 Injury Status DAY-TO-DAY
2024-01-21 Injury Text Upper Body
2024-01-21 Injured No Yes
2024-01-21 Injury Status OUT DAY-TO-DAY
2024-01-20 analysis Cernak will miss a third game after suffering an injury last week against New Jersey. Emil Martinsen Lileberg and Max Crozier will round out Tampa's third pairing with Cernak unavailable. The 26-year-old blueliner has five assists, 90 hits and 63 blocked shots in 39 games this season. It remains to be seen if Cernak will be ready to go Sunday versus Detroit. Cernak will miss a third game after suffering an injury Jan. 11 against New Jersey. Emil Martinsen Lilleberg and Max Crozier will round out Tampa's third pairing. The 26-year-old Cernak has five assists, 90 hits and 63 blocked shots in 39 games this season. It remains to be seen if he will be ready to go Sunday versus Detroit.
2024-01-20 injury_note Cernak (upper body) won't play Saturday against the Sabres.
2024-01-20 analysis Cernak will miss a third game after suffering an injury last week against New Jersey. Emil Martinsen Lileberg and Max Crozier will round out Tampa's third pairing with Cernak unavailable. The 26-year-old blueliner has five assists, 90 hits and 63 blocked shots in 39 games this season. It remains to be seen if Cernak will be ready to go Sunday versus Detroit.
2024-01-20 Date Injured 2024-01-20
2024-01-20 update Cernak (upper body) won't play Saturday against the Sabres.
2024-01-20 Injury Status DAY-TO-DAY OUT
2024-01-20 Injury Status DAY-TO-DAY
2024-01-20 Injury Text Upper Body
2024-01-20 Injured No Yes
2024-01-19 Injury Status OUT DAY-TO-DAY
2024-01-18 injury_note Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports that Cernak (upper body) will not play Saturday versus Anaheim. Cernak (upper body) isn't expected to play Thursday versus Minnesota.
2024-01-18 analysis Cernak has five assists, 90 hits and 63 blocks in 39 outings in 2023-24. This will be his second straight game out of the lineup. With Cernak absent, Max Crozier is projected to serve on the third pairing Thursday.
2024-01-18 Date Injured 2024-01-13 2024-01-18
2024-01-18 update Cernak (upper body) isn't expected to play Thursday versus Minnesota.
2024-01-18 Injury Status DAY-TO-DAY OUT
2024-01-14 Injury Status OUT DAY-TO-DAY
2024-01-13 injury_note Cernak (upper body) is considered day-to-day, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports. Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports that Cernak (upper body) will not play Saturday versus Anaheim.
2024-01-13 analysis At this point, Cernak should probably be considered questionable at best for Saturday's game against Anaheim. Either way, the 26-year-old defender has collected just five helpers through 39 contests this campaign, so fantasy managers shouldn't need to track his availability. Cernak was injured Thursday versus New Jersey. He has five assists, 90 hits and 63 blocked shots in 39 games this season. Philippe Myers will take his spot in the lineup as a third-pairing defenseman.
2024-01-13 Date Injured 2024-01-12 2024-01-13
2024-01-13 update Cernak (upper body) is considered day-to-day, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports. Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports that Cernak (upper body) will not play Saturday versus Anaheim.
2024-01-13 Injury Status DAY-TO-DAY OUT
2024-01-12 injury_note Cernak won't return to Thursday's game against New Jersey because of an upper-body injury. Cernak (upper body) is considered day-to-day, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
2024-01-12 analysis Cernak missed three contests from Jan. 2-6 because of an upper-body injury, but it's not clear if his current issue is related. He recorded one hit on 7:58 of ice time before departing Thursday's game. If Cernak can't play Saturday against Anaheim, then Philippe Myers will likely draw into the lineup. At this point, Cernak should probably be considered questionable at best for Saturday's game against Anaheim. Either way, the 26-year-old defender has collected just five helpers through 39 contests this campaign, so fantasy managers shouldn't need to track his availability.
2024-01-12 Date Injured 2024-01-11 2024-01-12