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Sun, Apr 26 · 7:00 PM ET @ Canadiens
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Current Season
GP
61
Goals
3
Assists
8
Points
11
+/-
+3
S%
5.7%
Career Stats
Contract
Cap Hit
$5.20M
Total Value
$41.60M
Expires
8 yrs · 2030-2031
Status
Then UFA
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Recent Stories
Erik Cernak joins his Lightning teammates on the practice ice today, sending a clear signal that Tampa's blue line depth is holding firm amid playoff intensity. Coaches rarely let banged-up vets like him skate unless they're plotting a return, and with Montreal looming in Game 3, every shift counts for a Cup contender. The real question lingers on his minutes if he suits up - Cooper's not tipping his hand yet, but this could shift the series dynamic.
Erik Cernak and Juraj Slafkovsky park their off-ice bromance as Lightning face Canadiens in a first-round clash loaded with bad blood. These two grew up trading passes in juniors, but now they chase series wins that could define their primes. Tampa Bay's vets lean on rivalries like this to fuel deep playoff runs.