Maple Leafs' Reimer returns for 1st start of 2016
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The Toronto Maple Leafs will welcome back the NHL's leader in save percentage when the club takes on the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday night.
Goaltender James Reimer, who boasts a .936 save percentage, will get his first start since Dec. 3 and his first action since Dec. 29. Reimer has been out with a lingering groin injury.
Jonathan Bernier has fared admirably in the meantime and will get some rest after posting a 39-save shutout against the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday.
Did You Know? Since December 19th, no goalie has more wins than #Leafs Jonathan Bernier (6). pic.twitter.com/OwNKPWAD8g
— Sportsnet Stats (@SNstats) January 7, 2016
The Maple Leafs have won three straight and four of their last five games.