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Cernak (coach's decision) is expected back in the lineup against the Detroit Red Wings on Monday, Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida reports.
Cernak (coach's decision) won't play Saturday against the New York Islanders after missing a team meeting, Chris Krenn of the Tampa Bay Lightning's official site reports.
Cernak notched an assist in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Vegas Golden Knights.
Cernak (lower body) is slated to play against the New York Rangers on Thursday, Chris Krenn of the Tampa Bay Lightning's official site reports.
Cernak sustained a lower-body injury in Saturday's game versus the Philadelphia Flyers, Chris Krenn of the Tampa Bay Lightning's official site reports.
Cernak scored his first goal of the season in Tuesday's 3-2 shootout win over the Boston Bruins.
Cernak (upper body) is good to play Wednesday versus the New York Rangers, according to Chris Krenn of the Tampa Bay Lightning's official site.
Cernak (upper body) won't play Thursday against the Arizona Coyotes or Saturday versus New Jersey, but he should be ready to return following the All-Star break, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.
Cernak (upper body) won't play Tuesday versus Philadelphia.
Cernak (upper body) is not available for Sunday's game against the Detroit Red Wings.
Cernak (upper body) won't play Saturday against the Buffalo Sabres.
Cernak (upper body) isn't expected to play Thursday versus Minnesota.
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports that Cernak (upper body) will not play Saturday versus Anaheim.
Cernak (upper body) is considered day-to-day, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Cernak won't return to Thursday's game against the New Jersey Devils because of an upper-body injury.
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 (upper body) won't play Saturday against the Boston Bruins, according to Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com.
Cernak (upper body) won't return Thursday versus Minnesota
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 the Winnipeg Jets.
Cernak (undisclosed) did not finish Sunday's game versus the Montreal Canadiens, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.
Cernak has 14 hits and 12 blocked shots in his last four games.
Cernak (upper body) will return to the lineup Thursday versus the Chicago Blackhawks, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Cernak (upper body) won't be in the lineup Tuesday against the St. Louis Blues, per Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times.
Cernak (undisclosed) is considered day-to-day ahead of Tuesday's clash with the St. Louis Blues, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.
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 (concussion) was on the ice for Thursday's practice to begin Lightning training camp, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.
Cernak (upper body) won't play Saturday in Game 6 versus Toronto, Kristie Achert of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Cernak (upper body) won't be in the lineup for Game 5 against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday, Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida reports.
Cernak (upper body) won't play Monday in Game 4 against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Chris Krenn of the Tampa Bay Lightning's official site reports.
Cernak (upper body) is not at practice Saturday, according to Mark Masters of TSN.
Cernak (upper body) won't play in Thursday's Game 2 versus Toronto, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Cernak (upper body) left Tuesday's Game 1 versus the Toronto Maple Leafs after a hit from Michael Bunting, Terry Koshan of The Toronto Sun reports.
Cernak (undisclosed) is expected to be in the lineup Saturday versus the Ottawa Senators, Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida reports.
Cernak (undisclosed) won't play Thursday versus the New York Islanders, Chris Krenn of the Tampa Bay Lightning's official site reports.
Cernak (lower body) will be back in action versus the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday, Chris Krenn of the Tampa Bay Lightning's official site reports.
Cernak (lower body) won't play Sunday against the Carolina Hurricanes, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Cernak (lower body) will not play Saturday in Buffalo per the NHL media site.
Cernak (undisclosed) left Thursday's game versus the Pittsburgh Penguins in the second period and did not return, Chris Krenn of the Tampa Bay Lightning's official site reports.
Cernak has served his two-game suspension and will be available versus Florida on Tuesday.
Cernak was received a two-game suspension Friday as punishment for elbowing Buffalo's Kyle Okposo during Thursday's game.
Cernak will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Friday after elbowing the Buffalo Sabres' Kyle Okposo on Thursday.
Cernak (upper body) will return to the lineup Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks, Chris Krenn of the Tampa Bay Lightning's official site reports.
Cernak (upper body) will miss Saturday's game versus the Vegas Golden Knights, Lightning play-by-play announcer Dave Randorf reports.
Cernak (upper body) won't play Wednesday versus the Arizona Coyotes, Chris Krenn of the Tampa Bay Lightning's official site reports.
Cernak has 22 hits in his last five games.
Cernak produced an assist, two blocked shots and two PIM in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks.
Cernak picked up an assist in Monday's clash with Seattle.
Cernak (undisclosed) is expected to play Saturday against the Arizona Coyotes, Chris Krenn of the Tampa Bay Lightning's official site reports.
Cernak (undisclosed) left Thursday's game versus the New York Rangers late in the first period and is not expected to return, Chris Krenn of the Tampa Bay Lightning's official site reports.
Cernak scored a rare goal during a 6-2 victory over the visiting Kraken on Tuesday.
Cernak (undisclosed) will be back in the lineup Saturday against the Nashville Predators, according to Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times.
Cernak (undisclosed) will not be in the lineup to face Calgary on Thursday, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.
Cernak (undisclosed) will miss Tuesday's game against the Dallas Stars, per Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com.
Cernak (undisclosed) is in doubt to face Dallas on Tuesday after missing Monday's practice session, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.
Cernak (undisclosed) won't play Sunday against the Washington Capitals, Chris Krenn of the Tampa Bay Lightning's official site reports.
Cernak (undisclosed) left during the third period of Friday's loss to Washington, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
Head coach Jon Cooper expects Cernak (upper body) to play Tuesday in Los Angeles, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.
Cernak (upper body) is considered day-to-day and will not suit up Saturday against the New York Islanders.
Cernak agreed to terms on an eight-year, $41.6 million deal with Tampa Bay on Wednesday.
Cernak (lower body) is expected to play in Friday's Game 5 versus the Colorado Avalanche, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.
When asked about Cernak's (lower body) status for Friday's Game 5 against the Colorado Avalanche, 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 (lower body) didn't finish Game 4 versus the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday, per Bally Sports Florida.
Cernak scored the game-winning goal in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Florida Panthers in Game 3 in the Eastern Conference Second Round.
Cernak (undisclosed) is slated to play in Game 2 versus the Florida Panthers on Thursday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
Cernak (undisclosed) exited Tuesday's Game 1 versus the Florida Panthers after blocking a shot, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.
Cernak (upper body) will play Thursday versus Columbus, source reports.
Cernak (upper body) won't finish Tuesday's game versus the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Cernak has no points in his last 17 games.
Cernak (undisclosed) will participate in Tuesday's game against the Ottawa Senators, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.
Cernak (undisclosed) participated in Monday's practice, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.
Cernak (undisclosed) won't return to Saturday's game versus the Nashville Predators, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.
Cernak (lower body) is expected to participate in Tuesday's game against the New Jersey Devils, per NHL.com.
Cernak (lower body) is not expected to return to play this week, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports Tuesday.
Cernak (lower body) will remain unavailable for the next three games, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports Tuesday.
Cernak (lower body) won't play Friday versus the Anaheim Ducks, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.
Cernak (lower body) was designated as doubtful for Tuesday's game in Los Angeles, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.
Cernak (lower body) will not play Saturday against the Dallas Stars, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.
Cernak (lower body) will be a game-time call for Saturday's matchup with Dallas, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.
Cernak (lower body) did not return from the locker room after blocking a shot in Thursday's game versus the Vancouver Canucks, Bryan Burns of the Tampa Bay Lightning's official site reports.
Cernak (lower body) is off injured reserve and playing Sunday in New York, Bryan Burns of the Tampa Bay Lightning's official site reports.
Cernak (lower body) has been skating and should return to the lineup soon, Bryan Burns of the Tampa Bay Lightning's official site reports.
Cernak (lower body) was downgraded to week-to-week and won't be back until after the Christmas break, Bryan Burns of the Tampa Bay Lightning's official site reports.
Cernak (lower body) won't play Thursday versus the Toronto Maple Leafs, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.
Cernak (lower body) won't play Tuesday against the Montreal Canadiens, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.
Cernak (lower body) won't play Sunday versus the Philadelphia Flyers, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Cernak (undisclosed) did not finish Saturday's game versus the Boston Bruins, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.
Cernak (upper body) will return to the lineup for Tuesday's game versus St. Louis, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.
Cernak (upper body) will be a game-time decision Tuesday in St. Louis, Bryan Burns of the Tampa Bay Lightning's official site reports.
Cernak (lower body) took part in Friday's morning skate, but coach Jon Cooper said the defenseman won't be in the lineup against the Seattle Kraken in the evening, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.
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 the Seattle Kraken, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.
Cernak (upper body) will not play Tuesday against the Philadelphia Flyers but will be upgraded to day-to-day going forward, Bryan Burns of the Tampa Bay Lightning's official site reports.
Head coach Jon Cooper said Cernak's upper-body injury is more of a week-to-week situation, Bryan Burns of the Tampa Bay Lightning's official site reports.
Cernak (upper body) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Carolina Hurricanes.
Cernak produced an assist, three shots on goal and four hits in Thursday's 7-6 overtime win over the Detroit Red Wings.
Cernak registered an assist and four hits in Friday's 6-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens in Game 3.
Cernak scored his first goal of the postseason in Monday's 5-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals.
Cernak (undisclosed) provided four hits, three shots and two blocks in Friday's 1-0 win over the New York Islanders in Game 7.
Cernak (undisclosed) is expected to play in Friday's Game 7 versus the New York Islanders, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Cernak is considered questionable for Friday's Game 7 versus the New York Islanders, Bryan Burns of the Tampa Bay Lightning's official site reports.
Coach Jon Cooper said Cernak (undisclosed) won't be available for Wednesday's Game 6 against the New York Islanders, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
Cernak (undisclosed) will not be in Monday's Game 5 lineup against the New York Islanders, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports.
Cernak (undisclosed) recorded an assist, four blocked shots and three hits in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 2.
Cernak (undisclosed) will play Game 2 in Carolina on Tuesday, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.
Cernak (undisclosed) is considered questionable for Tuesday's Game 2 versus Carolina, Bryan Burns of the Tampa Bay Lightning's official site reports.
Cernak posted two assists and a plus-3 rating in Wednesday's 4-0 win over the Florida Panthers in Game 6.
Cernak stuffed the stat sheet with a goal, two assists, four shots, three blocks and a plus-3 rating in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Dallas Stars.
Cernak scored a goal, dished an assist, logged four hits and added a fighting major in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Cernak scored a goal on five shots and dished out four hits in Saturday's 5-3 loss to Florida.
Cernak recorded an assist, two shots on goal and two PIM in Tuesday's 7-2 loss to the Nashville Predators.
Cernak scored a goal on two shots and had one hit Saturday in a 3-0 win over the Nashville Predators.
Cernak (lower body) will play in Thursday's game versus the Columbus Blue Jackets, Bryan Burns of the Tampa Bay Lightning's official site reports.
Coach Jon Cooper was hoping Cernak (lower body) would be further along in his recovery, but the 23-year-old blueliner is still "steps back," Bryan Burns of the Tampa Bay Lightning's official site reports.
According to coach Jon Cooper, Cernak (lower body) is still at least a game or two away from returning, Bryan Burns of the Tampa Bay Lightning's official site reports.
Cernak (lower body) won't play Saturday against the Carolina Hurricanes, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.
Cernak (lower body) won't play in Thursday's game versus the Dallas Stars, Bryan Burns of the Tampa Bay Lightning's official site reports.
Cernak (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision for Thursday night's matchup with Dallas, Bryan Burns of the Tampa Bay Lightning's official site reports.
Cernak scored a goal on three shots, dished an assist and added a fighting major in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Detroit Red Wings.
Cernak (upper body) is expected to play Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.
Head coach Jon Cooper is "hopeful" that Cernak (upper body) will be ready for Tuesday's game versus the Detroit Red Wings, Bryan Burns of the Tampa Bay Lightning's official site reports.
Cernak (upper body) won't return to Sunday's game against the Chicago Blackhawks after taking a hit to the head from Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy in the second period, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.
Cernak (upper body) will return to the lineup for Friday's tilt with the Chicago Blackhawks, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.
Cernak (upper body) won't play in Thursday's game versus the Chicago Blackhawks, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.
Cernak (lower body) is expected to play Saturday against the Dallas Stars, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.
Cernak (lower body) won't return to Thursday's game versus the Carolina Hurricanes, Caley Chelios of the Tampa Bay Lightning's official site reports.
Cernak registered an assist, three shots on goal, three blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in Monday's 4-1 win over the Nashville Predators.
Cernak was plus-1 with two shots and two blocks while adding four PIM in Monday's 5-2 win over the Nashville Predators.
Cernak (upper body) took part in warmups and is expected to suit up against the Nashville Predators on Monday, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.
Cernak (upper body) skated with the team during Monday's morning practice, Bryan Burns of the Tampa Bay Lightning's official site reports.
Cernak (upper body) won't play Saturday against the Nashville Predators, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.
Cernak (upper body) isn't expected to play Thursday against the Carolina Hurricanes, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.
Cernak is considered day-to-day after sustaining an upper-body injury against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday.
Cernak (undisclosed) will not return to Saturday's game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Bryan Burns of the Tampa Bay Lightning's official site reports.
Cernak (undisclosed) is on the ice for Friday's practice, Bryan Burns of the Tampa Bay Lightning's official site reports.
Cernak was hung up on visa issues and won't be able to join the team until Thursday, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.
Cernak signed a three-year, $8.85 million contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday.
Announced D Erik Cernak has served his suspension.
NHL suspended D Erik Cernak two games for elbowing an unsuspecting opponent.
Recalled D Erik Cernak from Syracuse (AHL).
Assigned D Erik Cernak to Syracuse (AHL).
Recalled D Erik Cernak from Syracuse (AHL).
Assigned D Erik Cernak to Syracuse (AHL).
Signed D Erik Cernak to a three year, entry-level contract.