6:33 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (undisclosed) is expected to be in the lineup since the Lightning will dress seven defensemen for their game versus the Jets on Thursday, Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Network Florida & Sun reports.

12:58 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (upper body) will be in the lineup versus Minnesota on Friday, Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports.

12:58 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) recorded an assist, two shots on goal, two hits and two blocked shots in Friday's 4-1 win over the Hurricanes.

10:55 AM - Erik Cernak (TB) (coach's decision) is expected back in the lineup against the Red Wings on Monday, Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida reports.

6:42 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (coach's decision) won't play Saturday against the Islanders after missing a team meeting, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports.

12:50 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (lower body) is slated to play against the Rangers on Thursday, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports.

1:36 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (illness) is warming up ahead of Saturday's game, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports, indicating he will play against the Islanders.

6:53 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (illness) won't play Thursday versus the Capitals, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports.

10:09 AM - Erik Cernak (TB) scored his first goal of the season in Tuesday's 3-2 shootout win over the Bruins.

12:02 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (upper body) is good to play Wednesday versus the Rangers, according to Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site.

11:25 AM - Erik Cernak (TB) (upper body) won't play Thursday against Arizona or Saturday versus New Jersey, but he should be ready to return following the All-Star break, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

12:11 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (upper body) won't play Tuesday versus Philadelphia.

6:42 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (upper body) is not available for Sunday's game against Detroit.

12:09 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (upper body) won't play Saturday against the Sabres.

6:49 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (upper body) isn't expected to play Thursday versus Minnesota.

11:49 AM - Erik Cernak (TB) Friedman of Sportsnet reports that Cernak (upper body) will not play Saturday versus Anaheim.

1:08 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (upper body) is considered day-to-day, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

11:53 AM - Erik Cernak (TB) (upper body) is expected to return to the lineup for Tuesday's game versus LA, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

6:45 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (upper body) won't play Saturday against Boston, according to Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com.

2:39 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida, Cernak is day-to-day with an upper-body injury and won't be available for Tuesday's game against Winnipeg.

6:35 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (upper body) will return to the lineup Thursday versus the Blackhawks, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

1:09 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (upper body) won't be in the lineup Tuesday against the Blues, per Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times.

12:53 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (undisclosed) is considered day-to-day ahead of Tuesday's clash with the Blues, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

6:22 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (concussion) was on the ice for Thursday's practice to begin Lightning training camp, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

2:33 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (upper body) won't play Saturday in Game 6 versus Toronto, Kristie Achert of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

12:50 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (upper body) won't be in the lineup for Game 5 against Toronto on Thursday, Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida reports.

12:56 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (upper body) won't play Monday in Game 4 against Toronto, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports.

10:42 AM - Erik Cernak (TB) (upper body) is not at practice Saturday, according to Mark Masters of TSN.

2:07 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (upper body) won't play in Thursday's Game 2 versus Toronto, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

6:47 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (undisclosed) is expected to be in the lineup Saturday versus the Senators, Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida reports.

7:09 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (undisclosed) won't play Thursday versus the Islanders, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports.

11:56 AM - Erik Cernak (TB) (lower body) will be back in action versus the Flyers on Tuesday, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports.

2:41 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (lower body) won't play Sunday against Carolina, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

12:23 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (lower body) will not play Saturday in Buffalo per the NHL media site.

10:03 AM - Erik Cernak (TB) has served his two-game suspension and will be available versus Florida on Tuesday.

5:10 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) was received a two-game suspension Friday as punishment for elbowing Buffalo's Kyle Okposo during Thursday's game.

10:26 AM - Erik Cernak (TB) will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Friday after elbowing the Sabres' Kyle Okposo on Thursday.

6:39 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (upper body) will return to the lineup Tuesday against Anaheim, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports.

1:29 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) has 22 hits in his last five games.

9:56 AM - Erik Cernak (TB) picked up an assist in Monday's clash with Seattle.

4:39 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (undisclosed) is expected to play Saturday against Arizona, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports.

8:40 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (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.

7:41 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (undisclosed) will be back in the lineup Saturday against Nashville, according to Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times.

11:46 AM - Erik Cernak (TB) (undisclosed) will not be in the lineup to face Calgary on Thursday, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

11:06 AM - Erik Cernak (TB) (undisclosed) will miss Tuesday's game against Dallas.

1:45 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (undisclosed) is in doubt to face Dallas on Tuesday after missing Monday's practice session, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

11:46 AM - Erik Cernak (TB) (undisclosed) won't play Sunday against Washington, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports.

10:30 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (undisclosed) left during the third period of Friday's loss to Washington, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

10:17 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) coach Jon Cooper expects Cernak (upper body) to play Tuesday in Los Angeles, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

6:39 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (undisclosed) will not suit up Saturday against the Islanders.

3:18 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) agreed to terms on an eight-year, $41.6 million deal with Tampa Bay on Wednesday.

7:49 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (lower body) is expected to play in Friday's Game 5 versus the Avalanche, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.

4:22 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) asked about Cernak's (lower body) status for Friday's Game 5 against Colorado, coach Jon Cooper said "He is feeling better. I am pretty confident he is going to play tonight," Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida reports.

10:40 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) scored the game-winning goal in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Panthers in Game 3 in the Eastern Conference Second Round.

2:08 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (undisclosed) is slated to play in Game 2 versus the Panthers on Thursday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

9:53 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (undisclosed) exited Tuesday's Game 1 versus the Panthers after blocking a shot, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.

12:02 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (upper body) will play Thursday versus Columbus, source reports.

8:24 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (upper body) won't finish Tuesday's game versus the Blue Jackets.

10:33 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) has no points in his last 17 games.

11:01 AM - Erik Cernak (TB) (undisclosed) will participate in Tuesday's game against Ottawa, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

12:48 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (undisclosed) participated in Monday's practice, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.

10:08 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (undisclosed) won't return to Saturday's game versus the Predators, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

2:58 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (lower body) is expected to participate in Tuesday's game against New Jersey, per NHL.com.

12:39 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (lower body) is not expected to return to play this week, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

1:10 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (lower body) will remain unavailable for the next three games, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports Tuesday.

3:32 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (lower body) won't play Friday versus the Ducks, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

3:21 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (lower body) was designated as doubtful for Tuesday's game in Los Angeles, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

6:34 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (lower body) will not play Saturday against Dallas, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

11:24 AM - Erik Cernak (TB) (lower body) will be a game-time call for Saturday's matchup with Dallas, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

10:22 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (lower body) did not return from the locker room after blocking a shot in Thursday's game versus the Canucks, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports.

12:14 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (lower body) is off injured reserve and playing Sunday in New York, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports.

11:51 AM - Erik Cernak (TB) (lower body) has been skating and should return to the lineup soon, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports.

9:59 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Friday, per CapFriendly.

3:25 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (lower body) was downgraded to week-to-week and won't be back until after the Christmas break, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports.

6:40 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (lower body) won't play Thursday versus the Maple Leafs, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

12:15 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (lower body) won't play Tuesday against Montreal, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

5:37 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (undisclosed) won't play Sunday versus the Flyers, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

10:16 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (undisclosed) did not finish Saturday's game versus the Bruins, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.

1:48 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (upper body) will return to the lineup for Tuesday's game versus St. Louis, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.

5:46 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (upper body) will be a game-time decision Tuesday in St. Louis, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports.

11:55 AM - Erik Cernak (TB) (lower body) took part in Friday's morning skate, but coach Jon Cooper said the defenseman won't be in the lineup against the Kraken in the evening, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.

10:28 AM - Erik Cernak (TB) (upper-body) skated in a regular jersey at Friday's morning skate, suggesting he could make his return to the lineup later in the day against Seattle, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.

11:55 AM - Erik Cernak (TB) (upper body) will not play Tuesday against Philadelphia but will be upgraded to day-to-day going forward, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports.

10:23 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) coach Jon Cooper said Cernak's upper-body injury is more of a week-to-week situation, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports.

8:54 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (upper body) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Hurricanes.

12:00 AM - Erik Cernak (TB) produced an assist, three shots on goal and four hits in Thursday's 7-6 overtime win over the Red Wings.

11:29 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) scored his first goal of the postseason in Monday's 5-1 win over the Canadiens in Game 1.

11:26 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (undisclosed) provided four hits, three shots and two blocks in Friday's 1-0 win over the Islanders in Game 7.

7:55 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (undisclosed) is expected to play in Friday's Game 7 versus the Islanders, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

11:44 AM - Erik Cernak (TB) is considered questionable for Friday's Game 7 versus the Islanders, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports.

6:41 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) Jon Cooper said Cernak (undisclosed) won't be available for Wednesday's Game 6 against the Islanders, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

8:05 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (undisclosed) will not be in Monday's Game 5 lineup against the Islanders, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports.

10:50 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (undisclosed) recorded an assist, four blocked shots and three hits in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Hurricanes in Game 2.

6:31 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (undisclosed) will play Game 2 in Carolina on Tuesday, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.

2:37 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (undisclosed) is considered questionable for Tuesday's Game 2 versus Carolina, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports.

11:15 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) posted two assists and a plus-3 rating in Wednesday's 4-0 win over the Panthers in Game 6.

11:13 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) scored a goal, dished an assist, logged four hits and added a fighting major in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Blackhawks.

11:43 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) recorded an assist, two shots on goal and two PIM in Tuesday's 7-2 loss to the Predators.

11:24 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) scored a goal on two shots and had one hit Saturday in a 3-0 win over the Predators.

6:51 PM - Erik Cernak (TB) (lower body) will play in Thursday's game versus the Blue Jackets, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports.