Despite surrendering five goals on 35 shots (2 SHG) in a 5-4 OT loss to the Tavares-less Islanders on Thursday, the Maple Leafs will turn to Bernier again on Saturday in a huge divisional clash with the Habs. Bernier did not look comfortable after the long layoff, which might be why head coach Randy Carlyle is going right back to him.
Bernier stopped 32 of 33 shots in a win over the Canucks before the break. He won five of his last six starts heading into the break and hopes to pick-up where he left off tonight vs. the Islanders. In two starts vs. the Isles this season, Bernier is 1-1-0 with a 3.03 GAA and .902 SV%, however this time around there will be no John Tavares.
Bernier stopped 33 of 34 shots in a 4-1 win over Tampa Bay on Thursday. Bernier has won four of his last five starts wit 2.33 GAA and .935 SV%. He draws a strong matchup against a Canucks team who have lost six in a row while being outscored 23-10.
Bernier stopped 33 of 34 shots in a 4-1 win over Tampa Bay on Thursday. Bernier has won four of his last five starts wit 2.33 GAA and .935 SV%. He draws a strong matchup against a Canucks team who have lost six in a row while being outscored 23-10.
Bernier stopped 44 of 47 shots but walked away on the wrong side of a 4-1 final on Tuesday vs. Florida. Tuesday was the eighth time that Bernier has made 40-plus saves in a game this season. The Maple Leafs are still getting outshot on a regular basis and forcing their backstop to stand on his head. Things will not get any easier tonight when Bernier faces the Lightning.
Bernier stopped 44 of 47 shots but walked away on the wrong side of a 4-1 final on Tuesday vs. Florida. Tuesday was the eighth time that Bernier has made 40-plus saves in a game this season. The Maple Leafs are still getting outshot on a regular basis and forcing their backstop to stand on his head. Things will not get any easier tonight when Bernier faces the Lightning.
Bernier gave up three goals on 26 shots in a 6-3 win over the Senators on Saturday. It was his third straight win and his 20th of the season. One of those three-straight W's came last Thursday vs. the Panthers, he stopped 35 of 38 shots in the 6-3 victory.
Bernier gave up three goals on 26 shots in a 6-3 win over the Senators on Saturday. It was his third straight win and his 20th of the season. One of those three-straight W's came last Thursday vs. the Panthers, he stopped 35 of 38 shots in the 6-3 victory.
Bernier turned aside 35 of 38 shots in a win over the Panthers on Thursday. Bernier closed out January with his 19th win of the season. He finished the month at 7-4-1 with a 3.07 GAA and .916 SV%. He will make his first start vs. the Senators tonight, he saw them in relief back in October, he stopped all 15 shots he faced in a 5-4 shootout win.
Bernier stopped 40 of 42 shots in a 3-2 win over the Lightning on Tuesday. Bernier made a number of great saves to preserve his 18th victory of the season. Tonight he will face the Panthers for the first time this season. He comes into play tonight 6-4-1 with a 3.08 GAA and .915 SV% in 10 January starts.
Bernier stopped 40 of 42 shots in a 3-2 win over the Lightning on Tuesday. Bernier made a number of great saves to preserve his 18th victory of the season. Tonight he is expected to face the Panthers for the first time this season. He comes into play tonight 6-4-1 with a 3.08 GAA and .915 SV% in 10 January starts.
Bernier stopped 12 of 13 shots after taking over for James Reimer in Saturday's 5-4 OT loss to the Jets. The Maple Leafs goaltending has allowed 12 goals in their last two games heading into tonight's contest vs. the visiting Lightning. Bernier is 11-7-1 with a 2.79 GAA and .917 SV% at home this season.
Hamilton missed the last four games with a concussion that he suffered on January 11. He will be back vs. the Flyers, but there is no word yet on who he will be paired with. He has 10 points (4G / 6A) in 33 games this season.
After a four-game absence, Hamilton will return to the Bruins blueline on Saturday. He has 10 points (4G / 6A) in 33 games.
Bernier stopped 39 of 41 shots in a win over the Coyotes on Monday. Bernier has won four consecutive starts while posting a 2.45 GAA and .935 SV%. The Maple Leafs are playing great hockey right now, while the Stars are not, Bernier should make for a good start tonight.
If all goes well, Hamilton could be back in the Bruins' lineup on Saturday. The Bruins are also without Adam McQuaid, but it looks like Hamilton is closer to returning. Monitor his status as Saturday approaches.
Bernier allowed three goals on 33 shots in a 5-3 win over the Canadiens on Saturday. It was his third straight victory and his 16th of the season. Tonight vs. Phoenix will be his 31st start of the season and he enters play tonight 5-7-3 with a 2.35 GAA and .936 SV% on the road.
Bernier allowed three goals on 41 shots, but that was enough as the Leafs edged out he Bruins 4-3 on Tuesday. The first time he took on the Habs they pushed four past him on 39 shots in a 4-2 Montreal win.
Bernier allowed three goals on 41 shots, but that was enough as the Leafs edged out he Bruins 4-3 on Tuesday. The first time he took on the Habs they pushed four past him on 39 shots in a 4-2 Montreal win.
Tatar will play vs. the Kings tomorrow after missing Thursday's game to attend his father's funeral in Slovakia. Tatar will likely replace Mikael Samuelsson.
