ERIK CERNAK NEWS

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

Good to go Cernak (upper body) will return to the lineup Tuesday against Anaheim, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports.

Impact Cernak has accumulated 10 points, 54 shots on goal, 77 blocks and 156 hits in 49 contests this campaign. He is projected to be back alongside Mikhail Sergachev following a two-game absence.

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting again Saturday Cernak (upper body) will miss Saturday's game versus the Golden Knights, Lightning play-by-play announcer Dave Randorf reports.

Impact Cernak will miss a second straight game with the injury, and the Lightning have provided no indication of how long he'll be out. Nick Perbix should continue to stick in the lineup while Cernak is sidelined. The Lightning's next game is Tuesday at home versus the Ducks.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with upper-body injury Cernak (upper body) won't play Wednesday versus the Coyotes, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports.

Impact Cernak logged just 16:32 of ice time in Tuesday's game versus the Avalanche, though there was no previous indication he was injured. The 25-year-old's absence likely allows Nick Perbix to draw back into the lineup. Cernak should be considered day-to-day ahead of Saturday's game versus the Golden Knights.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lightning score 3 goals 3:23 apart in 2nd, beat Kraken 6-2

Corey Perry, Brayden Point and Ross Colton scored 3:23 apart in the second period, Nikita Kucherov had three assists and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Seattle Kraken 6-2

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kucherov, Vasilevskiy lead Lightning to 4-1 win over Flames

Nikita Kucherov had two goals, Andrei Vasilevskiy made 39 saves, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Calgary Flames 4-1

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alex Killorn scores in OT, Lightning beat Stars 5-4

Alex Killorn scored from the left circle on a 2-on-1 at 3:43 of overtime and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Dallas Stars 5-4 on Tuesday night

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sergachev has 2 goals, 2 assists, Lightning beat Caps 6-3

Mikhail Sergachev had two goals and two assists during a four-goal first period, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Washington Capitals 6-3

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lightning beat Isles 5-3 with Paul scoring late in second

Nicholas Paul had a buzzer-beating second-period goal, Brayden Point had a goal and an assist, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the New York Islanders 5-3

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NHL free agency: Devils sign Palat, Capitals add Strome

The New Jersey Devils have agreed to terms with left winger Ondrej Palat on a $30 million, five-year contract

JULY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Contenders re-sign key players at start of NHL free agency

The Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche have brought back defenseman Josh Manson with a four-year deal worth $18 million

JULY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Daly hands Stanley Cup to Avalanche in Bettman's absence

NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly presented the Stanley Cup to Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog in Commissioner Gary Bettman's absence

JUNE 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lightning win Game 5, deny Avs chance to take Stanley Cup

The Tampa Bay Lightning spoiled Colorado’s party to stay in the hunt for a third straight Stanley Cup title, beating the Avalanche 3-2 on Friday night in Game 5

JUNE 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS