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Jonathan Bernier not on the ice for today's optional skate. Would indicate that he starts tonight in Buffalo.

Bernier turned aside 33 of 34 shots in a shootout loss to the Wild on Wednesday. Bernier has only allowed four goals in his last three starts while posting a .964 SV%. He would get the start tonight vs. a struggling Buffalo squad. If he starts, get Bernier in your lineup.

Jonathan Bernier
The long-projected future goalie of the Panthers, Jacob Markstrom, 23, continues to be maddeningly inconsistent, and will most likely head back to the minors when Thomas returns to the lineup against Ottawa on Saturday afternoon.

Markstrom is 1-5-3 with a 3.36 GAA and .877 SV% in eight starts this season. In 37 careers starts (42 appearances) Markstrom is 11-24-5 with a 3.16 GAA and .899 SV%.

Jacob Markstrom
Bernier starts vs. the Devils.

Bernier allowed two goals on 43 shots in a win over the Flames last Wednesday. He has had over a week off in between starts and the rest of the team hasn't played since Saturday. The Maple Leafs are without some key players due to injuries, but they should still have a solid enough roster to take care of the Devils.

Jonathan Bernier
Jonathan Bernier looks to be the starting goalie for the Leafs in Columbus.

Bernier allowed two goals on 25 shots in a 4-2 win over the Ducks on Tuesday. It was his first win in his last three starts, and is on track to make his ninth start in the Maple Leafs last 10 games. He is 5-3-0 with a 2.12 GAA and .936 SV%. He has a solid matchup vs. a Blue Jackets team that ranks 21st in the NHL in scoring.

Jonathan Bernier
Tatar has been moved into the Red Wings top-6.

Tatar has been either a healthy scratch or a third liner to this point, but this morning Mike Babcock had him skating with Henrik Zetterberg and Johan Franzen. Don't buy too much into this until he plays with them in a game, but after an embarassing 6-1 loss the other night, don't be surprised if Babcock keeps this shake-up intact tomorrow vs. New York.

Tomas Tatar
Markstrom gets the nod for the Panthers.

Markstrom will start his first game since October 15th, when he allowed four goals on 30 shots in a losing effort vs. Nashville. The last time Tim Thomas went down with an injury, Markstrom didn’t play great, but he has a solid matchup vs. Buffalo tonight – He is risky, but it could work out.

Jacob Markstrom
Jonathan Bernier looks to be tonight's starter versus Anaheim.

Bernier allowed three goals on 40 shots on Saturday vs. Chicago. Chicago was all over the Leafs on this night, and Bernier stood as tall as he could. He has now lost back-to-back starts, and it will be tough to get back on track vs. the red-hot Anaheim Ducks-they have won seven straight.

Jonathan Bernier