ERIK CERNAK
#81 - D
Undisclosed, day-to-day
NEWS
Mon, Apr 01, 2024

10:55 AM - Erik Cernak (TB) (coach's decision) is expected back in the lineup against the Red Wings on Monday, Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida reports.

Sat, Mar 30, 2024

6:42 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (coach's decision) won't play Saturday against the Islanders after missing a team meeting, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports.

Wed, Mar 13, 2024

12:50 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (lower body) is slated to play against the Rangers on Thursday, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports.

Sat, Feb 24, 2024

1:36 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (illness) is warming up ahead of Saturday's game, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports, indicating he will play against the Islanders.

Thu, Feb 22, 2024

6:53 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (illness) won't play Thursday versus the Capitals, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports.

Wed, Feb 14, 2024

10:09 AM - Erik Cernak (TB) scored his first goal of the season in Tuesday's 3-2 shootout win over the Bruins.

Wed, Feb 07, 2024

12:02 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (upper body) is good to play Wednesday versus the Rangers, according to Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site.

Thu, Jan 25, 2024

11:25 AM - Erik Cernak (TB) (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 LightningInsider.com reports.

Tue, Jan 23, 2024

12:11 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (upper body) won't play Tuesday versus Philadelphia.

Sun, Jan 21, 2024

6:42 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (upper body) is not available for Sunday's game against Detroit.

Sat, Jan 20, 2024

12:09 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (upper body) won't play Saturday against the Sabres.

Thu, Jan 18, 2024

6:49 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (upper body) isn't expected to play Thursday versus Minnesota.

Sat, Jan 13, 2024

11:49 AM - Erik Cernak (TB) Friedman of Sportsnet reports that Cernak (upper body) will not play Saturday versus Anaheim.

Fri, Jan 12, 2024

1:08 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (upper body) is considered day-to-day, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Tue, Jan 09, 2024

11:53 AM - Erik Cernak (TB) (upper body) is expected to return to the lineup for Tuesday's game versus LA, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Sat, Jan 06, 2024

6:45 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (upper body) won't play Saturday against Boston, according to Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com.

Tue, Jan 02, 2024

2:39 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) 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.

Thu, Nov 16, 2023

6:35 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (upper body) will return to the lineup Thursday versus the Blackhawks, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Tue, Nov 14, 2023

1:09 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (upper body) won't be in the lineup Tuesday against the Blues, per Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times.

Mon, Nov 13, 2023

12:53 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (undisclosed) is considered day-to-day ahead of Tuesday's clash with the Blues, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

6:22 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (concussion) was on the ice for Thursday's practice to begin Lightning training camp, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

Fri, Apr 28, 2023

2:33 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (upper body) won't play Saturday in Game 6 versus Toronto, Kristie Achert of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Tue, Apr 25, 2023

12:50 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (upper body) won't be in the lineup for Game 5 against Toronto on Thursday, Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida reports.

Sun, Apr 23, 2023

12:56 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (upper body) won't play Monday in Game 4 against Toronto, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports.

Sat, Apr 22, 2023

10:42 AM - Erik Cernak (TB) (upper body) is not at practice Saturday, according to Mark Masters of TSN.

Wed, Apr 19, 2023

2:07 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (upper body) won't play in Thursday's Game 2 versus Toronto, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Sat, Apr 08, 2023

6:47 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (undisclosed) is expected to be in the lineup Saturday versus the Senators, Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida reports.

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

7:09 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (undisclosed) won't play Thursday versus the Islanders, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports.

Tue, Mar 07, 2023

11:56 AM - Erik Cernak (TB) (lower body) will be back in action versus the Flyers on Tuesday, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports.

Sun, Mar 05, 2023

2:41 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (lower body) won't play Sunday against Carolina, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Sat, Mar 04, 2023

12:23 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (lower body) will not play Saturday in Buffalo per the NHL media site.

Tue, Feb 28, 2023

10:03 AM - Erik Cernak (TB) has served his two-game suspension and will be available versus Florida on Tuesday.

Fri, Feb 24, 2023

5:10 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) was received a two-game suspension Friday as punishment for elbowing Buffalo's Kyle Okposo during Thursday's game.

10:26 AM - Erik Cernak (TB) will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Friday after elbowing the Sabres' Kyle Okposo on Thursday.

Tue, Feb 21, 2023

6:39 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (upper body) will return to the lineup Tuesday against Anaheim, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports.

Mon, Jan 30, 2023

9:29 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) has 22 hits in his last five games.

Sun, Nov 13, 2022

11:46 AM - Erik Cernak (TB) (undisclosed) won't play Sunday against Washington, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports.

Fri, Nov 11, 2022

10:30 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (undisclosed) left during the third period of Friday's loss to Washington, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

Sat, Oct 22, 2022

10:17 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) coach Jon Cooper expects Cernak (upper body) to play Tuesday in Los Angeles, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

6:39 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (undisclosed) will not suit up Saturday against the Islanders.

Wed, Jul 13, 2022

3:18 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) agreed to terms on an eight-year, $41.6 million deal with Tampa Bay on Wednesday.

Fri, Jun 24, 2022

7:49 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (lower body) is expected to play in Friday's Game 5 versus the Avalanche, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.

4:22 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) asked about Cernak's (lower body) status for Friday's Game 5 against Colorado, 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.

Sun, May 22, 2022

10:40 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) scored the game-winning goal in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Panthers in Game 3 in the Eastern Conference Second Round.

Wed, May 18, 2022

2:08 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (undisclosed) is slated to play in Game 2 versus the Panthers on Thursday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

Tue, May 17, 2022

9:53 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (undisclosed) exited Tuesday's Game 1 versus the Panthers after blocking a shot, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.

Thu, Apr 28, 2022

12:02 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (upper body) will play Thursday versus Columbus, source reports.

Tue, Apr 26, 2022

8:24 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (upper body) won't finish Tuesday's game versus the Blue Jackets.

Mon, Mar 28, 2022

10:33 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) has no points in his last 17 games.

Tue, Mar 01, 2022

11:01 AM - Erik Cernak (TB) (undisclosed) will participate in Tuesday's game against Ottawa, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

Mon, Feb 28, 2022

12:48 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (undisclosed) participated in Monday's practice, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.

Sat, Feb 26, 2022

10:08 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (undisclosed) won't return to Saturday's game versus the Predators, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

Tue, Feb 15, 2022

2:58 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (lower body) is expected to participate in Tuesday's game against New Jersey, per NHL.com.

Tue, Feb 08, 2022

12:39 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (lower body) is not expected to return to play this week, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

Tue, Jan 25, 2022

1:10 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (lower body) will remain unavailable for the next three games, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports Tuesday.

Fri, Jan 21, 2022

3:32 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (lower body) won't play Friday versus the Ducks, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

Tue, Jan 18, 2022

3:21 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (lower body) was designated as doubtful for Tuesday's game in Los Angeles, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

Sat, Jan 15, 2022

6:34 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (lower body) will not play Saturday against Dallas, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

11:24 AM - Erik Cernak (TB) (lower body) will be a game-time call for Saturday's matchup with Dallas, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

Thu, Jan 13, 2022

10:22 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (lower body) did not return from the locker room after blocking a shot in Thursday's game versus the Canucks, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports.

Sun, Jan 02, 2022

12:14 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (lower body) is off injured reserve and playing Sunday in New York, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports.

Fri, Dec 31, 2021

11:51 AM - Erik Cernak (TB) (lower body) has been skating and should return to the lineup soon, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports.

Fri, Dec 17, 2021

9:59 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Friday, per CapFriendly.

Fri, Dec 10, 2021

3:25 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (lower body) was downgraded to week-to-week and won't be back until after the Christmas break, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports.

Thu, Dec 09, 2021

6:40 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (lower body) won't play Thursday versus the Maple Leafs, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

Tue, Dec 07, 2021

12:15 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (lower body) won't play Tuesday against Montreal, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

Sun, Dec 05, 2021

5:37 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (undisclosed) won't play Sunday versus the Flyers, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Sat, Dec 04, 2021

10:16 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (undisclosed) did not finish Saturday's game versus the Bruins, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.

Tue, Nov 30, 2021

1:48 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (upper body) will return to the lineup for Tuesday's game versus St. Louis, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.

Sun, Nov 28, 2021

5:46 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (upper body) will be a game-time decision Tuesday in St. Louis, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports.

Fri, Nov 26, 2021

11:55 AM - Erik Cernak (TB) (lower body) took part in Friday's morning skate, but coach Jon Cooper said the defenseman won't be in the lineup against the Kraken in the evening, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.

10:28 AM - Erik Cernak (TB) (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 Seattle, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.

Tue, Nov 23, 2021

11:55 AM - Erik Cernak (TB) (upper body) will not play Tuesday against Philadelphia but will be upgraded to day-to-day going forward, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports.

Tue, Nov 09, 2021

10:23 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) coach Jon Cooper said Cernak's upper-body injury is more of a week-to-week situation, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports.

8:54 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (upper body) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Hurricanes.

Fri, Oct 15, 2021

12:00 AM - Erik Cernak (TB) produced an assist, three shots on goal and four hits in Thursday's 7-6 overtime win over the Red Wings.

Mon, Jun 28, 2021

11:29 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) scored his first goal of the postseason in Monday's 5-1 win over the Canadiens in Game 1.

Fri, Jun 25, 2021

11:26 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (undisclosed) provided four hits, three shots and two blocks in Friday's 1-0 win over the Islanders in Game 7.

7:55 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (undisclosed) is expected to play in Friday's Game 7 versus the Islanders, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

11:44 AM - Erik Cernak (TB) is considered questionable for Friday's Game 7 versus the Islanders, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports.

Wed, Jun 23, 2021

6:41 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) Jon Cooper said Cernak (undisclosed) won't be available for Wednesday's Game 6 against the Islanders, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

Mon, Jun 21, 2021

8:05 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (undisclosed) will not be in Monday's Game 5 lineup against the Islanders, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports.

Tue, Jun 01, 2021

10:50 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (undisclosed) recorded an assist, four blocked shots and three hits in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Hurricanes in Game 2.

6:31 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (undisclosed) will play Game 2 in Carolina on Tuesday, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.

2:37 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (undisclosed) is considered questionable for Tuesday's Game 2 versus Carolina, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports.

Wed, May 26, 2021

11:15 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) posted two assists and a plus-3 rating in Wednesday's 4-0 win over the Panthers in Game 6.

Tue, Apr 27, 2021

11:13 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) scored a goal, dished an assist, logged four hits and added a fighting major in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Blackhawks.

Tue, Apr 13, 2021

11:43 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) recorded an assist, two shots on goal and two PIM in Tuesday's 7-2 loss to the Predators.

Sat, Apr 10, 2021

11:24 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) scored a goal on two shots and had one hit Saturday in a 3-0 win over the Predators.

Thu, Apr 08, 2021

6:51 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (lower body) will play in Thursday's game versus the Blue Jackets, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports.

Wed, Mar 31, 2021

2:04 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) 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 Lightning's official site reports.

Tue, Mar 30, 2021

12:11 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) to coach Jon Cooper, Cernak (lower body) is still at least a game or two away from returning, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports.

Sat, Mar 27, 2021

12:29 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (lower body) won't play Saturday against Carolina, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

8:04 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (lower body) won't play in Thursday's game versus the Stars, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports.

1:05 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision for Thursday night's matchup with Dallas, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports.

Tue, Mar 09, 2021

1:02 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (upper body) is expected to play Tuesday against Detroit, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.

Mon, Mar 08, 2021

1:41 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) coach Jon Cooper is "hopeful" that Cernak (upper body) will be ready for Tuesday's game versus the Red Wings, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports.

Sun, Mar 07, 2021

4:27 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (upper body) won't return to Sunday's game against the Blackhawks after taking a hit to the head from Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy in the second period, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

Fri, Mar 05, 2021

7:43 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (upper body) will return to the lineup for Friday's tilt with the Blackhawks, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

Thu, Mar 04, 2021

8:00 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (upper body) won't play in Thursday's game versus the Blackhawks, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.

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