Cernak (upper body) will not play Tuesday against Philadelphia but will be upgraded to day-to-day going forward, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports.

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Tuesday will mark the sixth consecutive missed contest for the 24-year-old. Cernak will have a chance to return later this week, however, against the visiting Kraken on Friday. He's managed three points and 29 shots on goal in 12 games this year.