Cernak picked up an assist in Monday's clash with Seattle.

EDGE Analysis

Cernak remains stuck in a 14-game goal drought during which he garnered four assists, 15 shots and 35 hits. Considering the blueliner recorded just one goal in 55 games last season, fantasy players probably shouldn't expect him to offer much in the way of scoring moving forward. As such, Cernak figures to remain a mid-range fantasy target at best, except perhaps in formats that value hits.

Cernak (undisclosed) is expected to play Saturday against Arizona, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cernak, who left Thursday's game versus the Rangers following a hit from Sammy Blais, is on the ice for pregame warmups. He took line rushes alongside Ian Cole. Cernak has supplied seven points, 26 shots on goal, 55 blocks and 99 hits in 30 games this season.

Cernak (undisclosed) left Thursday's game versus the Rangers late in the first period and is not expected to return, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cernak took a hit from the Rangers' Sammy Blais in the final minute of the first period. With Cernak exiting, he should be considered day-to-day ahead of Saturday's game versus the Coyotes. If he can't play, Cal Foote or Haydn Fleury could take his place.

Cernak scored a rare goal during a 6-2 victory over the visiting Kraken on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Scoring his first goal in 24 games this season, Cernak gave the Lightning an early two-goal lead with a wrist shot from the right face-off circle. The 25-year-old defenseman opened the season with just one helper in 18 appearances but is beginning to add consistent offense, registering four points in his past six appearances. Cernak contributed a team-high five hits and added two shots and four PIM in the win.

Cernak (undisclosed) will be back in the lineup Saturday against Nashville, according to Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times.

EDGE Analysis

Cernak has an assist, 33 blocks and 40 hits in 13 games while averaging 20:30 of ice time this season. He's projected to play on the first pairing with Victor Hedman. Now that Cernak's back, Philippe Myers is expected to be a healthy scratch.

Cernak (undisclosed) will not be in the lineup to face Calgary on Thursday, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cernak will be out of action for his third straight match due to his undisclosed injury. Considering the 25-year-old defenseman has just one point in 13 contests this season, his continued absence is unlikely to impact the majority of fantasy players. With Call Foote (upper body) also still out, Haydn Fleury and Philippe Myers will slot into the lineup.

Cernak (undisclosed) will miss Tuesday's game against Dallas, per Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com.

EDGE Analysis

Cernak was also absent for Sunday's 6-3 win over Washington. He has an assist, 40 hits and 33 blocks in 13 games this season. Lightning coach Jon Cooper believes Cernak might be back in the lineup no later than Saturday's game against Nashville.

Cernak (undisclosed) is in doubt to face Dallas on Tuesday after missing Monday's practice session, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

With just one point in 13 games this season, Cernak's potential absence likely won't impact the majority of fantasy players. If cleared to play, Cernak should get back to logging around 20 minutes per night. In the meantime, Haydn Fleury and Philippe Myers are poised to round out the third pairing.

Cernak (undisclosed) won't play Sunday against Washington, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cernak was injured in Friday's loss to the Capitals after blocking a shot by Washington forward Alex Ovechkin. The Lightning blueliner is listed as day-to-day. Cernak has one assist, 10 shots on goal, 33 blocks and 40 hits in 13 games this season. Ian Cole is slated to fill in alongside Victor Hedman on Sunday.

Cernak (undisclosed) left during the third period of Friday's loss to Washington, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cernak posted a minus-1 rating with four hits through 19:25 of ice time before leaving Friday's tilt. The 25-year-old blueliner was seen walking with a limp after the game and there wasn't much of an update on his status. The Lightning will be back in action Sunday against the Capitals.