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Defenseman•#81Erik Cernak is a 28-year-old defenseman for the Tampa Bay Lightning. A 2015 Draft pick (Round 2). Born in Kosice, SVK.
On the blue line this season, Erik has recorded 3 goals and 9 assists for 12 points across 67 games. He averages 0.18 points per game on 17:48 of ice time.
3
Goals
9
Assists
12
Points
Full statistical breakdown for the 2025-26 regular season.
67
GP
3
G
9
A
12
P
+6
+/-
59
S
5.1%
S%
0
PPP
0.18
P/GP
0.9
S/GP
17:48
TOI/G
Performance in the last five games played.
| Date | Opp | G | A | P | +/- | S | TOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | @ MTL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:10 |
| Apr 29 | vs MTL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:56 |
| Apr 26 | @ MTL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:37 |
| Apr 24 | @ MTL |
Skill profile, on-ice impact metrics, and season projections based on 2025-26 data.
Percentile Rankings vs. NHL Defensemen
41
Offense
65
Defense
53
Overall
Percentile ranks across 6 skill dimensions vs. all NHL defensemen. Larger shape = more complete player.
Scouting Take
Areas for improvement: limited offensive impact.
On-ice impact mirrored side by side. Equal bars = balanced. Asymmetry = one-dimensional.
The Gap
24-pt spreadLeans defensive. The 24-point spread between offensive (41th) and defensive (65th) percentiles is typical of a shutdown defenseman.
Percentile ranks across 6 skill dimensions.
Scouting Take
Areas for improvement: limited offensive impact.
On-ice impact mirrored side by side.
The Gap
24-pt spreadLeans defensive. The 24-point spread between offensive (41th) and defensive (65th) percentiles is typical of a shutdown defenseman.
Season-by-season NHL regular season statistics throughout Erik Cernak's career.
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | P | +/- | S | S% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25-262025-26 | TBL | 61 | 3 | 8 | 11 | +3 | 53 | 5.7% |
| 24-252024-25 | TBL | 76 | 3 | 18 | 21 | +29 | 64 | 4.7% |
Top teammates by points on the Tampa Bay Lightning this season.
| 0 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| +1 |
| 1 |
| 17:54 |
| Apr 21 | vs MTL | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 1 | 21:26 |
End of Season Statistical Forecast
0
games remaining
Goals
3
Current: 3
Assists
9
Current: 9
Points
12
Current: 12
Limited offensive production projected. Expected range of 12-14 points based on current usage patterns.
0.0%
Art Ross
Most Points
0.0%
Rocket
Most Goals
0.0%
Playmaker
Most Assists
Projections based on current pace extrapolated to 82 games with variance modeling.
| 23-242023-24 | TBL | 69 | 2 | 11 | 13 | +5 | 53 | 3.8% |
| 22-232022-23 | TBL | 70 | 2 | 14 | 16 | +8 | 87 | 2.3% |
| 21-222021-22 | TBL | 55 | 1 | 12 | 13 | +7 | 86 | 1.2% |
| 20-212020-21 | TBL | 46 | 5 | 13 | 18 | +8 | 85 | 5.9% |
| 19-202019-20 | TBL | 67 | 5 | 7 | 12 | +11 | 125 | 4.0% |
| 18-192018-19 | TBL | 58 | 5 | 11 | 16 | +25 | 107 | 4.7% |
| Career | --- | 502 | 26 | 94 | 120 | +96 | 660 | 3.9% |
Corey Perry
RW · 37 pts
