It looks like Palat will miss a third straight game with a lower-body injury. Palat skated for the first time on Sunday, but still is not expected to return tomorrow. Monitor his status during the Lightning’s morning skate.
ames Reimer was expected to start this game, but after he tweaked his groin on Friday, it will be Bernier. Bernier stopped 32 of 33 shots in Tuesday’s win over the Flames. He has won four of five with a 2.63 GAA and .928 SV% and has posted a 0.98 GAA and .966 SV% while going 1-0-1 vs.Detroit this season.
James Reimer was expected to start this game, but after he tweaked his groin on Friday, it looks like it will be Bernier. Bernier stopped 32 of 33 shots in Tuesday’s win over the Flames. He has won four of five with a 2.63 GAA and .928 SV% and has posted a 0.98 GAA and .966 SV% while going 1-0-1 vs.Detroit this season.
Palat missed Thursday’s game with a lower-body injury, but head coach Jon Cooper said he expects the forward to play on the upcoming five-game trip that starts on Saturday in Washington. Palat is day-to-day.
Palat is not on the ice for pre-game warmups, so it looks like he will sit tonight vs. the Hurricanes. Expect Jonathan Drouin to suit up in Palat's place.
Bernier made 44 saves on 46 shots in the Leafs 5-2 win over the Canucks on Saturday. He was spotted a 4-0 win, but Bernier held down the fort while the Canucks attempted a furious comeback. Tonight, he gets the Flames at home, where he is 8-6-0 with a 2.93 GAA and .910 SV%.
Bernier allowed five goals on 26 shots in the Leafs 5-3 loss to the Devils on Thursday. Despite the rough outing, the Leafs refuse to turn to James Reimer, so it will be Bernier again tonight vs. the Canucks. Bernier is 7-6-0 with a 3.01 GAA and .905 SV% at the ACC this season.
Bernier gave up three goals on 38 shots in the Maple Leafs 5-3 win vs. the Stars on Tuesday. He has now won four of his last five games with a 2.38 GAA and .923 SV%. He draws a real nice matchup tonight against a Devils team who have lost five in a row and seven of their last eight while be outscored 20-14.
Bernier stopped 35 of 37 shots in the Maple Leafs 6-2 win over the Capitals on Saturday. He has gone 3-0-1 with a 2.23 GAA and .924 SV% in his last four starts and has clearly re-solidified himself as the Leafs clear number-1. Tonight he takes on a Stars team who are 3-4-1 in their last eight.
Bernier allowed four goals on 26 shots in a 4-3 OT loss to the Penguins on Wednesday. Despite the loss he gets the call again tonight vs. Ovechkin and the Capitals. He has gone 5-5-0 with a 2.89 GAA and .906 SV% at the ACC Center this season.
Bernier allowed a single goal on 27 shots in the Leafs’ 4-1 win over Detroit on Saturday. After an ugly game vs. the Preds, Bernier has settled in, winning his last two starts while stopping 52 of 55 (.946 SV%). However, he makes for a risky start tonight in Pittsburgh.
Bernier is not on the ice for the Maple Leafs morning skate, which suggests he will start tonight vs. Detroit. He had a nice bounce-back game on Thursday, stopping 26 of 28 shots in a 5-2 win over the Lightning. It has been a crazy up-and-down first quarter of the season for Bernier, but he was great in his first outing vs. the Wings—he stopped 31 of 32 shots in a 1-0 OT loss.
Dillon was acquired from the Stars on Friday and despite his equipment not making it to San Jose this morning, he is expected to play tonight vs. the Coyotes. Dillon’s defence partner will likely be fluid for a while until the coaches can decide where he fits best.
Bernier is not on the ice for the Maple Leafs morning skate, which suggests he will start tonight vs. Detroit. He had a nice bounce-back game on Thursday, stopping 26 of 28 shots in a 5-2 win over the Lightning. It has been a crazy up-and-down first quarter of the season for Bernier, but he was great in his first outing vs. the Wings—he stopped 31 of 32 shots in a 1-0 OT loss.
Dillon, 24, is a big-boy at 6-foot-3, 225 lbs. and bring some size and physicality to the Sharks blueline. Demers is a better puck-moving defenseman, but Dillon is two years younger and the Sharks have a number of young offensive blueliners in their system. Dillon will be a restricted free agent at the end of the season.
Bernier was yanked on Tuesday after giving up three goals on 12 shots in the Leafs’ embarrassing 9-2 loss to Nashville. It won’t be easy for him to bounce back with the Lightning’s hot offence in town.
Hamilton missed practice on Wednesday, but is back on the ice this morning which is a good sign that he will be available on Friday.
Bernier did not take part in the Maple Leafs’ optional morning skate which suggests he will get the nod tonight vs. Tampa Bay. He was yanked on Tuesday after giving up three goals on 12 shots in the Leafs’ embarrassing 9-2 loss to Nashville. It won’t be easy for him to bounce back with the Lightning’s hot offence in town.
Bernier stopped 38 of 40 shots in the Maple Leafs’ 2-1 loss to the Penguins on Friday. Bernier is 2-1-1 with a 2.48 GAA and .926 SV% in his last four starts and draws a nice matchup tonight against the Predators, who he has a 1.91 GAA and .933 SV% in 10 career starts against.
Follow the situation closely if you're relying on Palat but it appears he will play.
