Cernak had an assist, four shots on goal, three hits and two blocked shots in a 2-1 overtime win over the Islanders in Thursday's Game 6.

EDGE Analysis

Cernak's shot attempt in the first period generated a rebound that Victor Hedman buried for the Lightning's first goal. Later in the contest, Cernak had a scary moment when he took a puck off the back of his head or neck, but he didn't miss any time. The Slovak has four helpers, 49 hits, 48 blocked shots and 27 shots on net through 19 contests.

Cernak posted an assist in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Islanders in Game 3.

EDGE Analysis

Cernak's shot attempt was tipped in by Tyler Johnson in the third period for the Lightning's third goal. The assist was Cernak's third in 16 playoff outings, all of which have come in the last nine games. The blueliner has added 38 blocked shots and 37 hits in the postseason in a mostly defensive role.

Cernak (lower body) will play Tuesday against Toronto, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cernak exited Saturday's loss to Arizona with a lower-body issue, but his injury clearly ended up not being overly serious. The 22-year-old Slovakian, who's picked up 11 points in 59 games this campaign, will skate on Tampa Bay's top pairing Tuesday.

Cernak (lower body) is day-to-day and will be a game-time decision for Tuesday's contest against Toronto.

EDGE Analysis

Cernak suffered the lower-body injury in Saturday's game against Arizona but may be lucky enough to not miss any time. The 22-year-old has 11 points in 59 games this season. If he's unable to dress, Luke Schenn should crack the lineup.

Cernak (lower body) will not return to Saturday's game against the Coyotes, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cernak was injured midway through the second period. He's the third Lightning defenseman to be out of action -- Jan Rutta and Ryan McDonagh are both on injured reserve with lower-body injuries. The Lightning return home for their next game Tuesday against the Maple Leafs.

Cernak potted a goal on three shots, dished three hits, blocked two shots and added two PIM in Friday's 4-3 win over the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

It's the first time the defenseman has scored in back-to-back games in his young career. Cernak has matched last year's goal output with five, but he has only 10 points to go with 92 shots on net, 112 hits and 66 blocks through 48 outings.

Cernak scored a goal and went plus-3 in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Cernak converted on a feed from Nikita Kucherov at 4:13 of the third period to put the Lightning ahead 3-2. The defenseman's goal snapped a seven-game point drought. Cernak has posted nine points, 109 hits, 89 shots on goal and 64 blocked shots through 47 outings. While his offensive upside is limited, he could interest owners in deep formats that reward physical play.

Cernak recorded a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 9-2 win over the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

The floodgates were open in Vancouver's crease, so Cernak -- who entered the game with just four points through 37 outings -- got in on the action. This production is rare for the 22-year-old, as Cernak is deployed in a defensive role, starting just 45.8 percent of his shifts in the offensive zone.

Cernak has just two assists in his last 10 games.

EDGE Analysis

He's logging heavy shutdown minutes, but Cernak isn't known for offense. He does have 80 hits in 34 games, so maybe that helps. But only in the deepest of specialty leagues. Otherwise, avoid Cernak.

Cernak scored a goal and added an assist in Thursday's 5-4 loss to the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

Cernak hasn't produced like we thought he would following a strong 2018-19, but he has been solid in limited ice time. Still, there's no fantasy value here, at least right now.