Cernak (upper body) will return to the lineup for Friday's tilt with the Blackhawks, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cernak missed only one game while dealing with an upper-body issue. He has four assists through 18 games this season. With Jan Rutta (lower body) out, Cernak should get back on the top pair alongside Victor Hedman.