Cernak (upper body) won't play Saturday in Game 6 versus Toronto, Kristie Achert of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cernak was injured in Game 1 courtesy of a Michael Bunting elbow to the face. Bunting was given a three-game suspension for his misdeed. Zach Bogosian will likely continue to take Cernak's spot in the lineup.

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

EDGE Analysis

Cernak will miss his fourth consecutive contest after getting injured in Tampa Bay's playoff opener April 18. He was credited with three blocked shots and posted two PIM in Game 1 prior to getting injured. As a result of Cernak's absence, Zach Bogosian will likely remain in the lineup.

Cernak (upper body) won't play Monday in Game 4 against Toronto, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cernak will miss his third consecutive contest after getting injured in Tuesday's playoff opener. He produced 16 points, 100 blocked shots and 209 hits in 70 games during the regular season. Zach Bogosian has been suiting up for the Lightning during Cernak's absence.

Cernak (upper body) is not at practice Saturday, according to Mark Masters of TSN.

EDGE Analysis

Cernak missed Game 2 after taking an elbow to the face in Game 1 on Tuesday, courtesy of Michael Bunting. Bunting received a three-game suspension for his misdeed. The Lightning are expected to be without Cernak for Game 3, with Zach Bogosian once again drawing into the lineup as a third-pairing defenseman.

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

EDGE Analysis

With Cernak still feeling the effects of the high hit he took from Toronto's Michael Bunting during Tuesday's Game 1, look for Zach Bogosian or Haydn Fleury to enter the lineup Thursday. Check back for another update on Cernak's status prior to Saturday's Game 3.

Cernak (upper body) left Tuesday's Game 1 versus the Maple Leafs after a hit from Michael Bunting, Terry Koshan of The Toronto Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bunting was given a match penalty on the play, while Cernak was unable to return. The 25-year-old Cernak has missed short stretches of time on multiple occasions this season. It's unclear if he'll be available to suit up for Thursday's Game 2.

Cernak (undisclosed) is expected to be in the lineup Saturday versus the Senators, Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cernak will return after a one-game absence. He should fill his usual top-four role and serve as a defensive presence for the Lightning as they look to finish the season strong.

Cernak (undisclosed) won't play Thursday versus the Islanders, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Cernak (lower body) will be back in action versus the Flyers on Tuesday, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.