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.