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Jonathan Bernier Ready For His Return

11/25/2015 at 6:40am EST

from Lance Hornby of the Toronto Sun,

Jonathan Bernier should wait no longer than the back-to-back games against Winnipeg and Minnesota next week to make his next start.

"I'm excited to get back in," the goaltender said Tuesday. "I don't know when, but when the time comes I've thought I've been ready. The ankle (an injury that first landed him on the bench and opened the door for James Reimer) is getting better and that's the bottom line.

"I feel it a little bit. I think it will last a little bit longer, but that's part of hockey. I don't think anyone plays at 100%. I just have to start fresh, play like it's a new season."

Coach Mike Babcock remains convinced Bernier will work his way back.

"Bottom line, when it's not going the way you want, you've got to get to work and fix it. Confidence is always the biggest thing. You have to earn the right to feel good about yourself by how well you practice. He's been a good goaltender and I'm sure he will be again. So when his next opportunity comes, he has to be ready for it."

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