According to coach Jon Cooper, Cernak (lower body) is still at least a game or two away from returning, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cernak should be ready to return soon, but he'll miss a third straight game Tuesday against the Blue Jackets. The 23-year-old blueliner has picked up 10 points while posting a plus-14 rating in 29 contests this season.