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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

Won't play Sunday Cernak (lower body) won't play Sunday against Carolina, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Cernak also sat out Saturday's 5-3 loss to Buffalo after getting injured Thursday versus Pittsburgh. Haydn Fleury will be in the lineup instead Sunday against the Hurricanes.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Saturday Cernak (lower body) will not play Saturday in Buffalo per the NHL media site.

Impact Cernak partook in warmups but it was ultimately decided to give him another day to recover. Darren Raddysh replaced Cernak on the Lightning blue line. Cernak has a goal, 10 assists, 166 hits and 81 blocked shots in 53 games this season.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Can't finish contest 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.

Impact 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.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible to play Tuesday Cernak has served his two-game suspension and will be available versus Florida on Tuesday.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lightning's Cernak suspended 2 games for elbowing Okposo Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak has been suspended for two games for elbowing Buffalo Sabres captain Kyle Okposo in the head

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Lightning's Cernak suspended 2 games for elbowing Okposo

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak has been suspended for two games for elbowing Buffalo Sabres captain Kyle Okposo in the head

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • Associated Press

Cernak suspended 2 games for elbowing Okposo The elbowing occurred late in the third period of Thursday's game, which Buffalo won 6-5 in overtime.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Could face suspension Cernak will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Friday after elbowing the Sabres' Kyle Okposo on Thursday.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ducks come into matchup with the Lightning on losing streak

The Anaheim Ducks come into the matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning after losing five in a row

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • Associated Press

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