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Lightning's Erik Cernak: Set to play Thursday
Erik Cernak (undisclosed) is expected to be in the lineup since the Tampa Bay Lightning will dress seven defensemen for their game versus the Jets on Thursday, Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Network Florida & Sun reports.Cernak left the Lightning's last game after blocking a shot, but it appears a week-long break in the team's schedule has worked in his favor to avoid missing additional time. The 27-year-old could see fewer minutes than usual given the Lightning playing seven blueliners, but he should still see significant defensive usage.
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Lightning's Erik Cernak: Leaves game after blocked shot
Erik Cernak did not return to Thursday's game versus the Flyers after blocking a shot in the second period, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.There was no update on Cernak's status after the game. The 27-year-old's heavily defensive playing style often leads to him needing attention at times during games. He'll have the benefit of an extended break in the schedule for the Tampa Bay Lightning -- their next game is next Thursday versus the Jets.
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Lightning's Erik Cernak: Snags assist Friday
Erik Cernak recorded an assist and three shots on goal in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Wild.Cernak was able to avoid missing time after exiting Wednesday's game in Colorado with an upper-body injury. The 27-year-old blueliner plays a hard game, which often makes him a magnet for injuries. That doesn't tend to be a problem for fantasy managers, as Cernak rarely scores enough to warrant consideration in most formats. He has four assists, nine shots on net, 16 hits, 15 blocked shots, 10 PIM and a plus-2 rating through 11 outings.
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Lightning's Erik Cernak: Playing against Wild
Erik Cernak (upper body) will be in the lineup versus Minnesota on Friday, Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports.Cernak was hurt in the second period against Colorado on Wednesday but appears to be no worse for the wear. Through 10 games this season, the 27-year-old blueliner has notched three assists, 16 hits and 15 blocks while averaging 19:17 of ice time. Cernak is unlikely to offer much in the way of offensive upside but could still offer decent mid-range fantasy value in banger leagues.
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Lightning's Erik Cernak: Suffers injury Wednesday
Erik Cernak (upper body) was injured in the second period of Wednesday's game versus the Avalanche, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports.Cernak was hit high by Matthew Stienburg and wasn't able to return to the game. Head coach Jon Cooper didn't have an update on Cernak's status after the contest. The Tampa Bay Lightning are in the middle of a road trip with the next game coming Friday in Minnesota. Nick Perbix would draw into the lineup if Cernak can't play.
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Lightning's Erik Cernak: Nabs assist in loss
Erik Cernak logged a shorthanded assist, two hits and two PIM in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Wild.Cernak isn't one to put up a lot of offense, though he's been decent early in the year with three assists through seven games this season. The defenseman helped out on Brandon Hagel's game-tying goal in the second period. Cernak has added four shots on net, six PIM, 12 hits, 11 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating while playing on the second pairing.
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Lightning's Erik Cernak: Helps out on empty-netter
Erik Cernak recorded an assist, two shots on goal, two hits and two blocked shots in Friday's 4-1 win over the Hurricanes.Cernak had a secondary assist on Nikita Kucherov's first empty-netter. Offense has never been much of a component of Cernak's play -- he's a physical shutdown defenseman who can handle top-four minutes. He's also reached the 70-game mark just once in his first six campaigns, so any fantasy managers counting on him for hits and blocked shots should have a backup plan in place. Last campaign, he produced two goals, 11 helpers, 198 hits, 109 blocks and 63 PIM over 69 regular-season appearances.
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Lightning's Erik Cernak: Set to return Monday
Erik Cernak (coach's decision) is expected back in the lineup against the Red Wings on Monday, Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida reports.Cernak was held out of Saturday's game versus the Islanders after missing a team meeting but it seems his punishment won't carry beyond that one game. The defenseman had just two assists and two shots on goal over 10 games in March. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect him to break out of his 17-game goal drought any time soon.
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Lightning's Erik Cernak: Not playing Saturday
Erik Cernak (coach's decision) won't play Saturday against the Islanders after missing a team meeting, Chris Krenn of the Tampa Bay Lightning's official site reports.Cernak will be replaced in the lineup by Haydn Fleury, who missed the past six games due to a lower-body injury. The 26-year-old Cernak has 11 points, 61 PIM, 94 blocked shots and 158 hits in 60 appearances this season.
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Lightning's Erik Cernak: Sets up empty-netter
Erik Cernak notched an assist in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Golden Knights.Cernak has three helpers over his last seven contests, a rare run of productivity for the defense-first blueliner. The 26-year-old is up to 11 points, 144 hits, 87 blocked shots, 61 PIM and 43 shots on net through 56 outings this season. While he often sees top-four minutes, his lack of offense severely limits his fantasy value.
Erik Cernak
#81 D / Tampa Bay Lightning / EXP: 6YRS Height: 6-3 Weight: 230 lb Age: 27 College: NoneFantasy Points by Week
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