Cernak (lower body) will not play Saturday against Dallas, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cernak was considered a game-time decision so he's likely considered day-to-day right now. His next chance to play will be Tuesday against the Kings.

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

EDGE Analysis

Cernak's status versus the Stars likely won't be confirmed until Tampa Bay takes the ice for pregame warmups. Ryan McDonagh (lower body) is also considered a game-time decision, so the Lightning could be pretty shorthanded on the back end against Dallas.

Cernak (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.

EDGE Analysis

Cernak plays a heavily defensive style, and he's missed a couple of chunks of time this season due to injuries. He logged six hits, three blocked shots, two PIM and an assist in 18:33 of ice time prior to his injury Thursday. More information on his status should surface prior to Saturday's game against the Stars.

Cernak (lower body) is off injured reserve and playing Sunday in New York, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cernak hasn't played since exiting the Dec. 4 game with a lower-body injury. The 24-year-old figures to skate on Tampa Bay's third defense pairing going toward.

Cernak (lower body) has been skating and should return to the lineup soon, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cernak has been on injured reserve since Dec. 17 with a lower-body injury. Injuries have limited the 24-year-old to 15 games this season, and he's recorded a goal and three assists.

Cernak (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Friday, per CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

Cernak was downgraded to week-to-week last Friday, and he's already been ruled out through the holiday break. The 24-year-old's move to injured reserve opens up a roster spot for the Lightning if they need to add a player from AHL Syracuse.

Cernak (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.

EDGE Analysis

Considering Cernak has been on the shelf for three games already, he will almost certainly be placed on injured reserve in the coming days. It's the second extended injury absence for the blueliner this season, as he has been limited to just 15 games in which he tallied one goal, three assists and 34 shots.

Cernak (lower body) won't play Thursday versus the Maple Leafs, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cernak remains sidelined for a third straight game after a blocked shot last Saturday against the Bruins. His next chance to return is Saturday against the Senators.

Cernak (lower body) won't play Tuesday against Montreal, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Although Cernak will miss a second straight game Tuesday, he could be ready to return Thursday against Toronto or Saturday versus the Senators. Cal Foote will likely remain in the lineup until Cernak is ready to rock.

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

EDGE Analysis

Cernak will miss at least one contest with the lower-body injury he picked up during Saturday's win over the Bruins. With Cernak on the shelf, look for Cal Foote to enter the lineup against Philadelphia.