Bernier perfect once again for Marlies
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It appears as though Jonathan Bernier has located his game.
The Toronto Maple Leafs' (formerly?) embattled goaltender recorded a third consecutive shutout for the American Hockey League's Toronto Marlies on Friday night, making 27 stops in a 2-0 win over the Utica Comets.
He's now perfect in the face of 70 live-action shots since willingly accepting a 10-day conditioning stint with Toronto's dominant AHL affiliate.
Jonathan Bernier 3 shutouts in 3 starts with Marlies 3 shutouts in 113 starts with #Leafs
— Sportsnet Stats (@SNstats) December 12, 2015
Bernier's three wins are the only ones he's recorded all season. He fashioned a horrendous 0-8-1 record on an .888 save percentage before the demotion.
He's expected to return to the big club this weekend.