Erik Cernak

Hockey

Defense

About

Erik Cernak is a hockey defenseman for the Tampa Bay Lightning in the NHL. Erik Cernak wears #81, stands 6' 4" and weighs 230 lbs, is 29 years old. Use this profile for current stats, career history, and recent Tampa Bay Lightning videos and podcast mentions tied to Erik Cernak. Spot Sports connects Erik Cernak's structured profile facts with Tampa Bay Lightning team context, NHL schedule context, video clips, podcast episodes, and watch links so the page works as a useful starting point instead of a bare roster record.

Career Journey

2026

Tampa Bay Lightning

NHL

Current

Defense • #81 • active

Current Season

PTS

+/-

PIM

Career Stats

Season	Team	G	A	PTS	+/-	GP	PIM	SOG
2025-26	TB	3	8	11	3	61	74	53
2024-25	TB	3	18	21	29	76	50	64
2023-24	TB	2	11	13	5	69	63	53
2022-23	TB	2	14	16	8	70	53	87
2021-22	TB	1	12	13	7	55	46	86
2020	TB	5	13	18	8	46	38	85
2019-20	TB	5	7	12	11	67	59	125
2018-19	TB	5	11	16	25	58	58	107

Latest Videos

Watch Slovakia vs Denmark at the 2026 IIHF World Championship 🇸🇰🇩🇰🏒

NHL

SETTING THE TONE 😤

NHL

Practice Media | Carlile, Goncalves, Cernak, Cooper

Tampa Bay Lightning

Practice Media | Cooper, Raddysh, Cernak, Girgensons

Tampa Bay Lightning

Postgame Media vs MIN | Cooper, Cernak, Raddysh, Guentzel

Tampa Bay Lightning

WILD way to win (or lose)

NHL

Frequently asked

What team does Erik Cernak play for?

Erik Cernak currently plays for the Tampa Bay Lightning in the NHL as a defenseman, wearing jersey number 81.

Where can I watch Erik Cernak play?

Erik Cernak's live games follow the Tampa Bay Lightning schedule. Open the Tampa Bay Lightning watch calculator for ZIP-specific streaming options, then check the NHL schedule for the exact game card when listings are available.

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What is the latest Erik Cernak video or podcast?

Latest video: "Watch Slovakia vs Denmark at the 2026 IIHF World Championship 🇸🇰🇩🇰🏒" from NHL. This profile currently has 11 videos tagged to Erik Cernak.