Erik Cernak Injury: Game-time decision

Cernak (lower body) will be a game-time decision against Washington on Saturday, per Lightning reporter Gabby Shirley.

Tampa Bay hopes to have Cernak back following a two-game absence. The 28-year-old defender has three assists, 12 shots on goal, 40 blocked shots and 39 hits across 18 appearances this season. If Cernak returns to action, Steve Santini will be a healthy scratch versus the Capitals.