A couple of key injuries for a team already riddled with notable omissions. When speaking to the media, Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper revealed that forward Brayden Point and defenseman Erik Cernak will not be in the lineup when the team takes on the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night.
As the regular season comes to a close, few teams across the league are still playing meaningful games. Most playoff matchups have already been set, or are virtually guaranteed, but that is not the case for the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Ryan McDonagh played his 1,000th game on March 27, which naturally invites reflection on an outstanding career. McDonagh is the type of defenceman that
NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.
The Tampa Bay Lightning have announced that defenseman Erik Cernak sustained an injury during Tuesday’s game against the Pittsburgh Penguins and will not return to the game.
Connor Bedard got a rude awakening after he tripped up Erik Cernak, as Michael Eyssimont came rushing in and smashed him right into the boards. Connor Bedard put on a show in the Chicago Blackhawks' 4-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning, not just with his jaw-dropping goal but also by getting under the Lightning's skin.
Once again the Tampa Bay Lightning re-assigned Max Crozier to the Syracuse Crunch as general manager Julien BriseBois tries to squeeze as much cap room as possible with the season rambling on to the trade deadline.
Max Crozier’s most recent stint with the Tampa Bay Lightning was a short one as the team reassigned the defenseman to the Syracuse Crunch on Sunday. While his per diem will take a hit, it’s a good sign for the Lightning that Erik Cernak is ready to go for the Lightning’s road trip that starts tonight in Toronto.
Happy Saturday. Happy Game Day. Enjoy a quick selection of today’s news! Lightning recall Max Crozier [Raw Charge] With Erik Cernak ailing, the Lightning bolstered their defensive group with the addition of Max Crozier.
With J.J. Moser still recovering from his injury and Erik Cernak missing the majority of the last game, the Tampa Bay Lightning recalled defenseman Max Crozier from the Syracuse Crunch on Friday.
Prior to their optional morning skate on Tuesday the Tampa Bay Lightning recalled defenseman Steven Santini from the Syracuse Crunch. With Erik Cernak out “for sure” according to head coach Jon Cooper, the Lightning were down to just six healthy defensemen.
Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper provided injury updates for defenseman Erik Cernak and center Anthony Cirelli prior to Tuesday’s game against the Edmonton Oilers.
The Colorado Avalanche are already down numerous forwards, but they are losing another due to suspension. After a hearing for charging against Tampa Bay Lightning forward Erik Cernak, Avalanche forward Matt Stienburg has been suspended two games.
Colorado Avalanche player Matt Stienburg had a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety, and he has been suspended for two games for his actions against Erik Cernak.
Matt Stienburg has been suspended for two games, the NHL Player Safety Department announced on Thursday. Stienburg was assessed a match penalty and a five-minute major for charging Erik Cernak of the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday.
Colorado Avalanche rookie Matt Stienburg faces a player safety hearing Thursday following his actions in Wednesday night's home loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Between early losses and brutal injuries, the Colorado Avalanche haven’t had a fun start to the 2024-25 season. Things might be getting even tougher as Avalanche forward Matt Steinburg is set to have a hearing with the NHL’s Department of Player Safety.