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Ducks' Jonathan Bernier: Makes 30 stops in overtime win

Bernier allowed just two goals Sunday in a 3-2 overtime win over Anaheim.

Analysis:

John Gibson is still slated to be the Ducks' No. 1 starter, but with the way Bernier played, he's an excellent insurance policy and head coach Randy Carlyle should have no problem giving Bernier the nod if Gibson goes on a cold streak. Bernier got worse and worse with each passing year in Toronto, and perhaps moving to Anaheim where he's not expected to carry the franchise will do him some good. He was one of the league's better backups during his days with the Kings. Fantasy owners who aren't confident that Gibson can keep the No. 1 job for the entire season should take a look at Bernier as a potential handcuff. Otherwise, Bernier should be left alone at the draft table and picked off the waiver wire instead when the time comes.

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