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Bishop will start for the Lightning.

Bishop allowed three goals on 32 shots in a OT loss to the Senators on Monday. Previous to Monday he had a five-game winning streak. Tonight, he should be considered a must-start with the Islanders in town. Bishop is third in wins (34), third in SV% (.927) and sixth in GAA (2.18).

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Bishop leads the Lightning onto the ice for warmups.

Bishop allowed four goals on 31 shots in a 5-4 win over the Sens (his former team) in his last start. Bishop has won five in a row, despite allowing three-plus goals in four of five. He has owned his former team this season, beating them in all three meetings so far.

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Bishop "should be" back in goal Monday, said head coach Jon Cooper.

Bishop was reportedly stung by a shot in practice this morning and spoke to the trainers before leaving the ice, but it sounds like he is OK to start tonight vs. the Senators. He allowed four goals on 31 shots in a 5-4 win over the Sens (his former team) in his last start. Bishop has won five in a row, despite allowing three-plus goals in four of five. He has owned his former team this season, beating them in all three meetings so far.

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Reimer leads the Leafs onto the ice for warmups; fifth straight start.

Reimer allowed four goals on 36 shots in a 4-3 loss to the Canadiens last night. Since Jonathan Bernier was injured, Reimer has lost all four starts while posting a 3.77 GAA and .899 SV% (including the LA game). Tonight, he faces a Devils team who have lost four of their last five.

James Reimer
Reimer will be in goal for the Maple Leafs.

Reimer surrendered five goals on 30 shots in a 5-3 loss to the Lightning on Wednesday. He has given up 11 goals on 93 shots (.882 SV%) during the Leafs three-game slide. Toronto has another crucial matchup tonight with their rivals from Montreal in town. He stopped 34 shots in a 4-3 win over the Habs on opening night.

James Reimer
Reimer is not on the ice for the Maple Leafs optional skate; suggests that he will start tonight.

Reimer surrendered five goals on 30 shots in a 5-3 loss to the Lightning on Wednesday. He has given up 11 goals on 93 shots (.882 SV%) during the Leafs three-game slide. Toronto has another crucial matchup tonight with their rivals from Montreal in town. He stopped 34 shots in a 4-3 win over the Habs on opening night.

James Reimer
Bishop leads the Lightning onto the ice for warmups; he starts vs. Lehner and the Sens.

Bishop stopped 36 of 39 shots in a win over the Maple Leafs last night. After losing four in a row, Bishop has now won his last four earning him the start on back-to-back nights. He will face a Senators team who's playoff hopes are dwindling after losing four in a row and six of seven.

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Head coach Jon Cooper would not confirm, but hinted that Bishop would be back in goal tonight.

Bishop stopped 36 of 39 shots in a win over the Maple Leafs last night. After losing four in a row, Bishop has now won his last four earning him the start on back-to-back nights. He will face a Senators team who's playoff hopes are dwindling after losing four in a row and six of seven.

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Reimer leads the Leafs onto ice for warmups; he starts vs. Bishop.

Reimer allowed three goals on 31 shots in a 3-2 loss to the Red Wings last night. Randy Carlyle was not all that pleased with Reimer's performance, but the three goals all came on an odd-man rush or partial breakaway. Tonight, he will face the Lightning at the ACC. He is 1-3-0 with a 3.31 GAA and .915 SV% in his last four outings.

James Reimer
Bishop starts in net for the Lightning.

Bishop is coming off a mediocre game against the Canucks saving 22 of 25 shots in a 4-3 win. Bishop has won three of his last five games saving 104 of 117 shots (.888 SV%) Bishop is facing a streaky Toronto Maple Leafs team currently coming off a loss to the Red Wings last night.

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Reimer is not skating at the Maple Leafs optional practice this morning; usually indicates the starter.

Reimer allowed three goals on 31 shots in a 3-2 loss to the Red Wings last night. Randy Carlyle was not all that pleased with Reimer's performance, but the three goals all came on an odd-man rush or partial breakaway. Tonight, it looks he will face the Lightning at the ACC. He is 1-3-0 with a 3.31 GAA and .915 SV% in his last four outings.

James Reimer
As expected, Bishop in goal for the Lightning.

Bishop stopped all 23 shots that he faced in a 3-0 win over the Devils on Saturday. Bishop had been struggling heading into Saturday, he had allowed 17 goals in his previous five starts, so it was good to see him get back on track. He will face a Canucks team who have scored 14 goals in their last four games.

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Bishop was the first goalie off of the ice this morning.

Bishop stopped all 23 shots that he faced in a 3-0 win over the Devils on Saturday. Bishop had been struggling heading into Saturday, he had allowed 17 goals in his previous five starts, so it was good to see him get back on track. He will face a Canucks team who have scored 14 goals in their last four games.

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Reimer will start Tuesday vs. Detroit.

Reimer allowed three goals on 32 shots in a 4-2 loss to Washington on Sunday. He will make his fourth straight appearance for the first time all season when the Leafs are in Detroit tonight. He was yanked after allowing three goals on 12 in his first start vs. the Red Wings.

James Reimer
Bishop gets the start for the Lightning.

Bishop allowed four goals on 27 shots in a 5-4 win over the Panthers on Thursday. The win snapped a four game losing streak for Bishop, but he has now allowed 17 goals in his last five games. He will look to figure it out tonight vs. the Devils. He stopped 20 shots in a 2-1 loss to the Devils in October.

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Reimer starts for the Leafs on Sunday.

Reimer stopped all 31 shots he faced in the final two periods of Thursday's win over the Kings. Reimer replaced Jonathan Bernier, who left the game with an undisclosed injury. The injury will keep Bernier out for a few games, so Reimer becomes the number-1 for Sunday at least. He had 49 saves in a 2-1 shootout win in his first start vs. Washington.

James Reimer
Reimer stopped all 31 shots he faced in the final 40 minutes after replacing Jonathan Bernier, who left Thursday's game with a lower-body injury.

If the injury to Bernier is serious, Reimer would step-in as the Maple Leafs starer, a spot he has been chasing all season. Reimer is owned in 43 per cent of Yahoo! leagues and would be worth an add with Bernier potentially sidelined.

James Reimer
No surprise, Bishop in goal for the Lightning.

Bishop gave up three goals on 20 shots in a 4-3 shootout loss to the Coyotes on Monday. The Lightning are struggling right now and Bishop has lost four starts in a row. If there is a matchup that is going to jump-start this team, it comes tonight in the form of the Florida Panthers. Bishop is a must-start.

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Reimer in goal for the Maple Leafs.

Reimer allowed two goals on 33 shots in a loss to the Blue Jackets on March 3. He has clearly fallen behind Jonathan Bernier on the depth chart. Bernier is making a case for a Vezina Trophy, while Reimer has not won a game since January 23. He gets the call vs the Sharks. He stopped 37 of 40 shots in a 4-2 loss the first time he faced San Jose.

James Reimer
Leaf goalies have split every back-to-back this season. Have to think James Reimer gets the call tonight vs. Sharks.

Reimer allowed two goals on 33 shots in a loss to the Blue Jackets on March 3. He has clearly fallen behind Jonathan Bernier on the depth chart. Bernier is making a case for a Vezina Trophy, while Reimer has not won a game since January 23. He could get a shot at the Sharks tonight, but we will not know until warmups. He stopped 37 of 40 shots in a 4-2 loss the first time he faced San Jose.

James Reimer