 He most recently played with HC Sochi of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).Bernatsky began his professional career in 2000 as a part of the now defunct Superleague with HC CSKA Moscow, having played before a few seasons for the farm club of his native hometown with Chemist.Before the 2007–08 season, Bernatsky moved to HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk.