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.