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Bernier coming up big during Avs' 8-game win streak

Ron Chenoy / USA Today Sports

Jonathan Bernier is brilliantly backstopping the Colorado Avalanche to many a victory of late.

Last season's last-place club extended its win streak to eight games courtesy of a 5-3 decision over San Jose on Thursday, and Bernier has been between the pipes for the past seven victories.

The win over the Sharks was the first time he allowed more than two goals over the course of the streak, but he did stop 45 of 48 shots, good for a .938 save percentage.

That single-game success rate is actually Bernier's second-lowest over his past seven starts.

Date Opponent Saves Save%
Dec. 31 Islanders 27 .964
Jan. 2 Jets 21 .913
Jan. 4 Blue Jackets 34 1.000
Jan. 6 Wild 34 .944
Jan. 13 Stars 27 .964
Jan. 15 Ducks 33 .971
Jan. 18 Sharks 45 .938

Bernier was signed to a one-year, $2.75-million contract last summer with a view to spotting starter Semyon Varlamov. With the latter shelved with an injury, Bernier is certainly providing excellent value for a club surprisingly in playoff contention.

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