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Erik Cernak

Defenseman · Tampa Bay Lightning

2015 Draft, Rd 2 Pick 13 (#43) — Los Angeles Kings

Next Game

Wed, Apr 15 · 7:00 PM ET vs Rangers

The Spot, MSG

Age 286'4"230 lbsShoots RightKosice, SVK

Current Season

GP

59

Goals

2

Assists

8

Points

10

+/-

+2

S%

4.0%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
Apr 11@ BOS000-1013:37
Apr 9@ MTL000-1122:05
Apr 7@ OTT0000118:22
Apr 6@ BUF0000113:58
Apr 4vs BOS000+1117:27

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$5.20M

Total Value

$41.60M

Expires

8 yrs · 2030-2031

Status

Then UFA

No-trade (from 2024/25 to June 15 2027, then 16-team trade list)

via PuckPedia

Recent Stories

News
Cernak's Magic - 10 Keys to Lightning Rally

Erik Cernak leads Tampa Bay through an epic comeback win with heroics that echo the Bolts' playoff DNA. Teammates credit his shift after shift grind for flipping the script against a stunned opponent. These moments remind everyone why Tampa stays in the mix no matter the standings pressure.

Tampa Bay Lightning
Game Recap
Cernak's Wild Carom Seals Wild's 6-3 Lightning Win

Erik Cernak cashes in on a bizarre late-third carom that flips the script for Minnesota over Tampa. The fluky bounce highlights how fine the margins get in these high-stakes tilts. Lightning faithful feel the sting as the Wild capitalize on chaos to grab the two points.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Erik Cernak's stats this season?
Erik Cernak has 2 goals and 8 assists for 10 points in 59 games this season.
What team does Erik Cernak play for?
Erik Cernak is a defenseman for the Tampa Bay Lightning.
What is Erik Cernak's contract?
Erik Cernak has a cap hit of $5.20M with 5 years remaining. He will be an unrestricted free agent (UFA) when the contract expires.
When was Erik Cernak drafted?
Erik Cernak was drafted in the 2015 NHL Draft by the Los Angeles Kings in Round 2, Pick 13 (43 overall).
Where is Erik Cernak from?
Erik Cernak is 28 years old and was born in Kosice, SVK.