Erik Cernak - Page 5 - NHL News & Rumors

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

Not playing Saturday Cernak (upper body) won't play Saturday in Game 6 versus Toronto, Kristie Achert of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact 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.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing in Game 5 Cernak (upper body) won't be in the lineup for Game 5 against Toronto on Thursday, Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida reports.

Impact 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.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Monday Cernak (upper body) won't play Monday in Game 4 against Toronto, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports.

Impact 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.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not practicing Saturday Cernak (upper body) is not at practice Saturday, according to Mark Masters of TSN.

Impact 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.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Bunting suspended 3 games for illegal hit on Erik Cernak TORONTO — After knocking Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak out of Tuesday’s first-round playoff opener with an illegal hit to the head, Maple...

APRIL 20, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Leafs' Bunting suspended 3 games for head shot on Cernak

Toronto's Michael Bunting has been suspended three games for a head shot on Tampa Bay's Erik Cernak in the teams' first-round series opener

APRIL 19, 2023 • Associated Press

Won't play in Game 2 Cernak (upper body) won't play in Thursday's Game 2 versus Toronto, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact 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.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Toronto Maple Leafs' Michael Bunting ejected for hit on Tampa Bay Lightning's Erik Cernak Toronto Maple Leafs forward Michael Bunting was ejected from Game 1 against the Tampa Bay Lightning for a hit on defenseman Erik Cernak.

APRIL 19, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Maple Leafs' Bunting receives match penalty for hit on Lightning's Cernak Toronto Maple Leafs forward Michael Bunting received a match penalty for an illegal check to the head on Tampa Bay Lightning defenceman Erik...

APRIL 19, 2023 • THESTAR.COM

Michael Bunting Receives Match Penalty For High Hit On Lightning's Erik Cernak

APRIL 19, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Exits after high hit 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.

Impact 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.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sokolov scores first NHL goal, Senators beat Lightning 7-4

Egor Sokolov scored his first NHL goal and the Ottawa Senators beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 7-4 on Saturday night

APRIL 9, 2023 • Associated Press

Expected to play Saturday Cernak (undisclosed) is expected to be in the lineup Saturday versus the Senators, Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida reports.

Impact 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.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable for Thursday's game Cernak (undisclosed) won't play Thursday versus the Islanders, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports.

Impact 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.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pat Maroon scores twice in 3rd, Lightning beat Capitals 5-1

Pat Maroon scored twice in the third period, Steven Stamkos had a goal and an assist and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the slumping Washington Capitals 5-1 on Thursday night

MARCH 31, 2023 • Associated Press

Cleared to return Tuesday Cernak (lower body) will be back in action versus the Flyers on Tuesday, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports.

Impact Cernak rejoining the lineup will be marred by the fact that Victor Hedman (undisclosed) won't be suiting up in Tuesday's tilt. Considering the 25-year-old Cernak has just one point in his last 14 contests, he shouldn't be expected to offer much in the way of offensive upside, limiting his fantasy value to formats that utilize defensive stats.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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