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Suffers lower-body injury Cernak sustained a lower-body injury in Saturday's game versus the Flyers, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports.

Impact 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.

MARCH 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Saturday Cernak (illness) is warming up ahead of Saturday's game versus the Islanders, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out due to illness Thursday Cernak (illness) won't play Thursday versus the Capitals, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pots first goal of season Cernak scored his first goal of the season in Tuesday's 3-2 shootout win over the Bruins.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play Wednesday Cernak (upper body) is good to play Wednesday versus the Rangers, according to Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out next two games 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 LightningIns...

Impact 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.

JANUARY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday Cernak (upper body) won't play Tuesday versus Philadelphia.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Sunday Cernak (upper body) is not available for Sunday's game against Detroit.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Cernak (upper body) won't play Saturday against the Sabres.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Thursday Cernak (upper body) isn't expected to play Thursday versus Minnesota.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Saturday Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports that Cernak (upper body) will not play Saturday versus Anaheim.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed day-to-day Cernak (upper body) is considered day-to-day, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sustains upper-body injury Cernak won't return to Thursday's game against New Jersey because of an upper-body injury.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play 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.

Impact Cernak should slot into a top-four role against the Kings. He's collected five assists through 37 contests this campaign.

JANUARY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Cernak (upper body) won't play Saturday against Boston, according to Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com.

Impact 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. Due to the absences of Cernak, Mikhail Sergachev (lower body) and Haydn Fleury (hand), Jack Thompson and Emil Martinsen Lilleberg will make their NHL debuts Saturday.

JANUARY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Thursday Cernak (upper body) won't return Thursday versus Minnesota

Impact 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 play in a top-four capacity once he returns, but he shouldn't be counted on to receive power-play ice time.

JANUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed day-to-day 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.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Injured in Sunday's game Cernak (undisclosed) did not finish Sunday's game versus the Canadiens, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hitting and blocking, not scoring Cernak has 14 hits and 12 blocked shots in his last four games.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Thursday Cernak (upper body) will return to the lineup Thursday versus the Blackhawks, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday Cernak (upper body) won't be in the lineup Tuesday against the Blues, per Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Labeled day-to-day Cernak (undisclosed) is considered day-to-day ahead of Tuesday's clash with the Blues, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

Impact According to reports, Cernak is expected to practice at Tuesday's game-day skate. Fantasy players 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.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves game with injury Cernak left Saturday's game in the second period with an undisclosed injury. He did not return.

Impact Cernak isn't a fantasy force, but he's a pillar on the ice. There was no update on his status after the game.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lightning's Erik Cernak recovered from concussion, eager to contribute The defenseman says he holds no ill will toward Toronto’s Michael Bunting, who knocked him out of the playoffs with an illegal hit to the he...

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • TAMPABAY.COM

Practices Thursday Cernak (concussion) was on the ice for Thursday's practice to begin Lightning training camp, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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