Panthers' James Reimer: Back to work Saturday

Reimer will start in goal Saturday night against the visiting Bruins, Bill Whitehead of the Professional Hockey Writers Association reports.

Analysis:

The Panthers have little choice but to start Reimer on consecutive nights since No. 1 goalie Roberto Luongo is dealing with an upper-body injury. Reimer was up to the challenge in Friday's game against the Predators, setting aside 28 of 29 shots in a home win. Coincidentally, the backup tender has the exact same peripheral numbers -- he's posted a 2.49 GAA and .918 save percentage -- that he had in twice as many games with the Maple Leafs last season. He'll reportedly be backed up by Saturday afternoon's call-up, Sam Brittain.