Cernak notched an assist, four blocked shots, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Red Wings.
Cernak missed the Lightning's previous game due to an undisclosed injury. The 29-year-old defenseman is prone to getting hurt with how much physicality he brings to the lineup. He has three helpers, 15 shots on net, 26 hits, 21 blocked shots and a plus-8 rating over 13 appearances this season, mainly in a top-four role.