Lightning's Erik Cernak: Out due to illness Thursday

Cernak (illness) won't play Thursday versus the Capitals, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports.

Analysis:

Cernak has been banged up a few times this season, so this is a relatively favorable reason for an absence. He should be considered day-to-day ahead of Saturday's game versus the Islanders. Calvin de Haan will play in place of Cernak on Thursday.