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FEBRUARY 2, 2025 • YOUTUBE

DeAngelo's overtime goal lifts Islanders to 3-2 win over Lightning

Tony DeAngelo converted on a breakaway 33 seconds into overtime to lift the New York Islanders to their seventh straight win, 3-2 over the Tampa Bay Lightning

FEBRUARY 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Good to go Cernak (undisclosed) will play against Detroit on Saturday, per Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Network Florida & Sun.

Impact Cernak will return to action following a four-game absence. He has generated 10 assists, 33 shots on goal, 53 blocked shots and 92 hits across 41 appearances this season. Cernak will replace Max Crozier in Saturday's lineup.

JANUARY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Probable to play Saturday Cernak (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision for Saturday's matchup against Detroit, according to Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Network Florida & Sun.

Impact During Saturday's media availability, coach Jon Cooper said that Cernak is "probable" to return from a four-game absence. The 27-year-old Cernak has 10 assists, 33 shots on goal, 53 blocked shots and 92 hits across 41 appearances this season. Max Crozier will probably be a healthy scratch versus the Red Wings if Cernak goes back into the lineup.

JANUARY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out Friday, considered day-to-day Cernak (undisclosed) won't play Friday versus the Blackhawks, but head coach Jon Cooper considers the defenseman day-to-day moving forward, Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Network...

Impact Cernak's absence Friday will be his fourth in a row. It's still possible he plays Saturday in Detroit. If he can't play in that contest, the Lightning return home for a rematch with the Blackhawks on Tuesday.

JANUARY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Tuesday Cernak (undisclosed) won't play Tuesday versus the Canadiens, Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Network Florida & Sun reports.

Impact Cernak will miss his third straight game, meaning Max Crozier will get another appearance. The next chance for Cernak to play is Friday in Chicago, which is the first half of a back-to-back to close out the Lightning's four-game road trip -- they're also in Detroit on Saturday.

JANUARY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to play Cernak (undisclosed) didn't participate in the morning skate, per Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Network Florida & Sun, and isn't expected to play against Toronto on Monday.

Impact Max Crozier replaced Cernak in the lineup for Saturday's 5-1 win over Detroit, and the Lightning recalled the 24-year-old Crozier from AHL Syracuse on Monday. Cernak is day-to-day and could play during Tampa Bay's four-game road trip, which continues in Montreal on Tuesday.

JANUARY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out of action Saturday Cernak (undisclosed) will be out of the lineup versus Detroit on Saturday, per Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Network Florida & Sun.

Impact Cernak was injured early in the first period against the Ducks on Thursday and did not return. He missed the morning skate Saturday and should be considered day-to-day at this time, ahead of the Lightning's four-game road trip that begins Tuesday in Anaheim. Cernak has 10 assists, 53 blocked shots and 92 hits over 41 contests this season. Look for Max Crozier to enter the lineup in place of Cernak.

JANUARY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Guentzel scores only goal of shootout to give Lightning a 4-3 win over Ducks

Jake Guentzel scored the only goal in the shootout and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-3

JANUARY 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Sustains undisclosed injury Cernak (undisclosed) exited Thursday's game versus the Ducks and won't return, Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Network Florida & Sun reports.

Impact Cernak lasted just one shift into the contest before his departure. The Lightning have just six healthy defensemen on the roster, so if Cernak can't suit up Saturday versus the Red Wings, a roster move will likely be necessary.

JANUARY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sends helper Thursday Cernak logged an assist, two shots on goal, two hits and three blocked shots in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Bruins.

Impact Cernak has chipped in three helpers over his last eight games. He doesn't often get on the scoresheet, but he remains in a top-four role as a shutdown defender. For the season, Cernak is at 10 helpers, 30 shots on net, 85 hits, 50 blocked shots and a plus-10 rating across 37 appearances.

JANUARY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Plucks apple in loss Cernak notched an assist in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Sharks.

Impact Cernak has two helpers, 10 hits and five blocked shots over his last four games. The 27-year-old set up Anthony Cirelli's second-period tally Thursday. Cernak doesn't add much on offense but plays a heavy physical game. He has nine points, all helpers, while adding 23 shots on net, 18 PIM, a plus-11 rating, 76 hits and 44 blocked shots through 33 appearances this season.

JANUARY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Provides helper in win Cernak logged a shorthanded assist, three shots on goal, four hits and two PIM in Monday's 4-0 win over the Panthers.

Impact Cernak set up Brandon Hagel's shorthanded empty-netter to close out the scoring in the third period. The helper was Cernak's second over seven outings in December -- he also missed two games due to a lower-body injury. The veteran defenseman has eight helpers, 23 shots on net, 70 hits, 40 blocked shots, 14 PIM and a plus-12 rating through 30 appearances. Injuries are often a concern since Cernak plays such a physically taxing style, but he's got an outside chance of matching his career high of 18 points from 2020-21 if he stays healthy.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to return Cernak (lower body) is good to play Saturday versus Seattle, Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Network Florida & Sun reports.

Impact Cernak missed two games due to the injury. He's projected to play alongside Ryan McDonagh. Cernak's return coincides with J.J. Moser exiting the lineup due to an undisclosed injury. Victor Hedman (lower body) is also unavailable Saturday, so Cernak will likely get more ice time than his season average of 18:24.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Cernak (lower body) will be a game-time decision Saturday versus Seattle, per Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Network Florida & Sun.

Impact Cernak participated in Tampa Bay's optional morning skate, and head coach Jon Cooper is hopeful the 27-year-old defender will return from a two-game absence. He has collected seven assists, 17 shots on goal, 33 blocked shots and 48 hits through 25 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Thursday Cernak (lower body) is slated to miss Thursday's tilt against Calgary, according to Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Network Florida & Sun.

Impact Cernak was also absent for Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Edmonton. He has seven assists, 48 hits and 33 blocks in 25 appearances in 2024-25. His next opportunity to play will come Saturday in Seattle.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined by lower-body injury Cernak is out of the lineup Tuesday versus the Oilers due to a lower-body injury, Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Network Florida & Sun reports.

Impact Cernak's injury was previously undisclosed. He is considered day-to-day at this time. His absence will allow the Lightning to go with 12 forwards and six defensemen, with Darren Raddysh taking on a top-four role in Cernak's stead.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Tuesday Cernak (undisclosed) won't play Tuesday against Edmonton, per Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Network Florida & Sun.

Impact Cernak will miss at least one game after being injured in Sunday's 4-2 win over Vancouver. The Lightning brought up Steve Santini from AHL Syracuse on Tuesday for additional defense depth. Cernak has compiled seven assists, 17 shots on goal, 33 blocked shots and 48 hits across 25 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sees limited work in third period Cernak was limited to just one shift in the third period of Sunday's win over the Canucks, indicating that he could be dealing with an injury, Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Netwo...

Impact Head coach Jon Cooper didn't provide an update on Cernak's status after Sunday's matchup but said that the team should know more Monday. It's not yet clear whether the 27-year-old will be available for Tuesday's road game against Edmonton, but Nick Perbix could draw into the lineup if Cernak is unable to suit up.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Registers assist Thursday Cernak notched an assist, three hits and a plus-3 rating in Thursday's 8-1 win over the Sharks.

Impact Cernak has three helpers over his last 10 contests. The 27-year-old has added 26 hits, 13 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating in that span, serving as a steady defender who can chip in the occasional point or two. The blueliner is at seven assist, 47 hits, 32 blocks, 17 shots on net, 12 PIM and a plus-9 rating through 24 outings overall.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Point's OT power-play goal gives Lightning 3-2 victory over Predators

Brayden Point scored a power-play goal at 1:01 of overtime to give the Tampa Bay Lightning a 3-2 victory over the Nashville Predators on Friday afternoon

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • Associated Press

Posts helper in win Cernak recorded an assist, three hits, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 8-2 win over the Avalanche.

Impact Cernak has earned three assists over 10 games in November. That's about as good a scoring pace as anyone can expect from the 27-year-old blueliner, who fills a shutdown role on the Lightning's second pairing. He's earned six helpers, 15 shots on net, 12 PIM, a plus-7 rating, 31 hits and 28 blocked shots over 20 appearances in 2024-25.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play Thursday Cernak (undisclosed) is expected to be in the lineup since the Lightning will dress seven defensemen for their game versus the Jets on Thursday, Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Net...

Impact Cernak left the Lightning's last game after blocking a shot, but it appears a week-long break in the team's schedule has worked in his favor to avoid missing additional time. The 27-year-old could see fewer minutes than usual given the Lightning playing seven blueliners, but he should still see significant defensive usage.

NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves game after blocked shot Cernak did not return to Thursday's game versus the Flyers after blocking a shot in the second period, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact There was no update on Cernak's status after the game. The 27-year-old's heavily defensive playing style often leads to him needing attention at times during games. He'll have the benefit of an extended break in the schedule for the Lightning -- their next game is next Thursday versus the Jets.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Snags assist Friday Cernak recorded an assist and three shots on goal in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Wild.

Impact Cernak was able to avoid missing time after exiting Wednesday's game in Colorado with an upper-body injury. The 27-year-old blueliner plays a hard game, which often makes him a magnet for injuries. That doesn't tend to be a problem for fantasy managers, as Cernak rarely scores enough to warrant consideration in most formats. He has four assists, nine shots on net, 16 hits, 15 blocked shots, 10 PIM and a plus-2 rating through 11 outings.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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