Palat has missed the last three games, but he could be back on Friday against the Red Wings. Palat has had a fantastic season, so his return would certainly help the Lightning’s top-6.

Palat has missed the last three games, but he could be back on Friday against the Red Wings. Palat has had a fantastic season, so his return would certainly help the Lightning’s top-6.
Bernier was pulled after he allowed three goals on four shots in the Maple Leafs embarrassing loss to the Oilers on Monday. Bernier has gone 2-4-1 with a 3.94 GAA and .892 SV% in seven March starts. Tonight he takes on a Sharks team who are fighting for their playoff lives.
Bernier allowed three goals on 34 shots in the Maple Leafs loss to the Canucks on Saturday. Bernier has gone 2-3-1 with a 3.49 GAA and .905 SV% in six starts in March. He draws a very good matchup tonight vs. the lowly Oilers—Bernier has gone 5-10-5 with a 2.41 GAA and .923 SV% on the road this season.
Markstrom went 2-0-0 with a 1.42 GAA and .943 SV% in two games with Utica over the weekend. There is no indication when his next start will be, but the Canucks do have a back-to-back on Saturday and Sunday.
Bernier allowed three goals on 34 shots in the Maple Leafs loss to the Canucks on Saturday. Bernier has gone 2-3-1 with a 3.49 GAA and .905 SV% in six starts in March. He draws a very good matchup tonight vs. the lowly Oilers—Bernier has gone 5-10-5 with a 2.41 GAA and .923 SV% on the road this season.
James Reimer got the nod last night and was absolutely lit up by the Flames. So Bernier will start tonight, coming off of a 30-save performance in the Leafs 4-3 shootout win over the Sabres on Wednesday. Bernier is 2-2-1 with a 3.59 GAA and .904 SV% in his last five outings.
James Reimer got the nod last night and was absolutely lit up by the Flames. So expect Bernier to start tonight, coming off of a 30-save performance in the Leafs 4-3 shootout win over the Sabres on Wednesday. Bernier is 2-2-1 with a 3.59 GAA and .904 SV% in his last five outings.
The Canucks are sent Markstrom down to play a few games over the weekend but he is expected to swap places with Joakim Eriksson again next week.
Bernier did not take part in the Maple Leafs optional morning skate which usually indicates that he will start. Bernier stopped 30 of 33 shots in the Leafs 4-3 shootout win over the Sabres on Wednesday. Bernier is 2-2-1 with a 3.59 GAA and .904 SV% in his last five outings. He made 32 saves in a 4-1 win in his only start against the Flames this season.
Palat injured his foot while blocking a shot on a Tuesday. He was force to leave that game, now he will be forced to miss the next 2-3 weeks. Expect him to miss at least the next six games. This could open the door for Jonathan Drouin to play a top-6 role.
Bernier allowed four goals on 43 shots in the Jets 4-3 overtime loss to the Islanders on Monday. He has dropped three in a row while posting a 4.63 GAA and .879 SV%. However, he has a good chance to snap that losing skid with the Sabres in town—he posted a 10-shot shutout in his first start against Buffalo this season.
Palat took a shot off of the foot and was forced to leave yesterday’s win over the Canadiens. Lightning head coach Jon Cooper said the X-rays “looked okay” but Palat will be reevaluated. Monitor his status leading up to Thursday’s game in Boston.
Bernier was pulled after he allowed three goals on 17 shots in the Maple Leafs 6-1 loss to the Blues on Saturday. This team is a disaster, which makes Bernier a risky start whenever he gets the nod. Tonight he will make his third start of the season against the Islanders—he is 1-1-0 with a 2.52 GAA and .935 SV% in the first two meetings.
Bernier surrendered four goals on 31 shots in the Maple Leafs loss in Tampa Bay on Thursday night. Things have been looking up for Bernier lately, but Thursday dropped him to 19-20-5 on the season. Tonight he will take on a Blues team who have lost two in a row, but remain very dangerous for opposing net minders.
Bernier surrendered four goals on 31 shots in the Maple Leafs loss in Tampa Bay on Thursday night. Things have been looking up for Bernier lately, but Thursday dropped him to 19-20-5 on the season. Tonight he will take on a Blues team who have lost two in a row, but remain very dangerous for opposing net minders.
Bernier allowed two goals on 42 shots in the Maple Leafs 3-2 win over the Panthers on Tuesday. He has won three of his last four while posting a 2.48 GAA and .932 SV%. Tonight he faces a dangerous Tampa Bay team—the Lightning rank first in goals (3.25 G/PG), but 14th in goals against (2.57 GA/PG).
Markstrom has not played an NHL game yet this season, but has performed admirably at the AHL level, going 17-7-2 with a 1.95 GAA and .932 SV% in 26 games with Utica. He will face the Sharks, who sit just five points behind them in the Pacific Division.
Bernier gave up three goals on 22 shots in the Maple Leafs 3-0 loss to the Canadiens on Saturday. James Reimer started on Sunday, but it will be Bernier tonight in Florida. Bernier went 2-4-1 with a 2.74 GAA and .915 SV% in February. The Leafs haven’t scored a goal in two games, so it is tough to bank on a Bernier victory tonight.
Bernier was outstanding on Thursday, turning aside 47 of 49 shots to earn his second straight victory. It was the first time Bernier has won two in a row since December 23/31. This year has been a disappointment for Bernier and the Leafs and it won’t get any easier tonight vs.the Canadiens. He is 0-1-1 with a 2.41 GAA and .922 SV% vs. the Habs this season.
Bernier gave up three goals on 34 shots in the Maple Leafs 4-3 OT win over the Jets on Saturday. With four days off between games, the Leafs will go back to Bernier tonight vs. Philadelphia. The first time he faced the Flyers, it was a debacle. Bernier allowed seven goals on 41 shots in a 7-4 loss.