This Lightning defenseman reached a big milestone against the Bruins.
The Tampa Bay Lightning secured a massive 3-1 win over the Boston Bruins last night (March 27). With it, they are now just two points behind the Toronto Maple Leafs for third place in the Atlantic Division.
This win was extra special for Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak, as he reached a notable milestone during the matchup. The 6-foot-3 defenseman became the fourth Lightning player in team history to record 1,000 career hits.
Cernak, 26, has become an impactful NHL player primarily because of his tenacity and strong defensive play. Him hitting the 1,000-hit mark helps display this clear fact.
Hard-hitting defensemen like Cernak are great to have, and this is especially the case during the playoffs. The Bolts will need him to continue to make things more challenging for their opponents.
In 60 games this season, Cernak has one goal, 11 points, and 159 hits.