With the Tampa Bay Lightning enjoying a day off on Monday, there was no update on the health of Erik Cernak. The defenseman suffered a lower-body injury in the team’s win against the Flyers on Saturday, and Coach Cooper had no update on his status immediately following the game.
If it’s not a season-ending injury, it’s unlikely that the team will release what’s wrong with him after today’s practice. If he will come back this season they should at least provide a timeline as to his return. Should he miss any extended time, it’s likely that Matt Dumba moves into his spot and Max Crozier or Emil Lilleberg gets recalled from Syracuse.