Victor Hedman speaks with media following 7-0 shutout win against the Flyers 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. Erik Cernak [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjA1MzM2ODYwOTQ2NDA5NDI4/usatsi_22858464.jpg] Erik Cernak In 60 games this season, Cernak has one goal, 11 points, and 159 hits. RECENT LIGHTNING NEWS Lightning Must Target Star NCAA Forward [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/tampa-bay-lightning/latest-news/lightning-must-target-star-ncaa-forward] Ex-Lightning Forward on Fire for Flames [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/tampa-bay-lightning/latest-news/ex-lightning-forward-on-fire-for-flames] Lightning Beat Golden Knights for Fourth-Straight Win [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/tampa-bay-lightning/latest-news/lightning-beat-golden-knights-for-fourth-straight-win] Lightning Newcomer Off to Electric Start [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/tampa-bay-lightning/latest-news/lightning-newcomer-off-to-electric-start] Mikhail Sergachev Back On The Ice Post-Surgery [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/tampa-bay-lightning/latest-news/mikhail-sergachev-back-on-the-ice-post-surgery]