Jonathan Bernier will protect the net on Wednesday against Tampa Bay, Paul Hendrick of Leafs TV reports.

Bernier will protect the net Wednesday against Tampa Bay, Paul Hendrick of Leafs TV reports.

Analysis:

Bernier was awful in his last two outings, allowing 10 goals on 76 shots for a .868 save percentage. On the year, the netminder has allowed four or more pucks to get past him eight times, for a season total 3.13 GAA. It won't get any easier for the 27-year-old Wednesday when he faces a Lightning squad that has won eight of their last 10 contests.