Bernier (hip) announced Monday via his personal Instagram account that he has retired from the NHL after 14 seasons.
Bernier posted a mark of 165-163-40 with 18 shutouts, a 2.78 GAA and a .912 save percentage in 404 career regular-season games for the Kings, Maple Leafs, Ducks, Avalanche, Red Wings and Devils. The 35-year-old netminder didn't see any playing time with New Jersey in 2022-23 because of a hip injury.
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Devils' Jonathan Bernier: Practicing Thursday
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Bernier (hip) is practicing Thursday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
Bernier is still recovering from his January hip surgery but could be ready to return shortly. He will battle Mackenzie Blackwood and Vitek Vanecek for playing time and will likely be the third option when he returns.
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Devils' Jonathan Bernier: Moves to LTIR
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Bernier (hip) was moved to long-term injured reserve Monday by New Jersey.
Bernier underwent hip surgery on Jan. 4 and won't be an option for the Devils for the start of the 2022-23 season. He will need to be on the sidelines for at least 10 games and 24 days of the NHL season after being placed on LTIR.
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Devils' Jonathan Bernier: Faces shots in practice
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Bernier (hip) faced shots during practice Thursday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
Bernier remains officially on injured reserve as he recovers from hip surgery he underwent in January. The 34-year-old shared a net with camp invitee Isaac Poulter during the Devils' third practice session. Bernier may have a tough time establishing an NHL position in 2022-23, as Mackenzie Blackwood and Vitek Vanecek are likely to hold down the top jobs this year.
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Devils' Jonathan Bernier: Undergoes season-ending surgery
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Bernier will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery on his right hip Monday.
With Bernier done for the year, Jon Gillies will take over as the Devils' No. 2 netminder behind Mackenzie Blackwood. Bernier will finish the season having gone 4-4-1 while posting a 3.06 GAA and a .902 save percentage through 10 appearances with New Jersey.
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Devils' Jonathan Bernier: Injury situation clarified
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Bernier is dealing with a hip injury that reportedly could have long-term ramifications, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
The fact that Lindy Ruff expressed that he was "worried and concerned" regarding the long-term health of Bernier doesn't bode well for him to be back anytime soon. The 33-year-old netminder is sporting a 0-3-1 record and 3.82 GAA in his last five appearances. At this point, fantasy players probably should consider finding alternative options between the pipes.
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Devils' Jonathan Bernier: Blitzed against Winnipeg
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Bernier allowed six goals on 32 shots in Friday's 8-4 loss to the Jets.
According to NHL.com, this is the 13th time that Bernier has coughed up six goals or more in an NHL contest. Mackenzie Blackwood replaced Bernier against the Jets on Friday and also had rough go at it, with a pair of goals slipping past him on eight shots. The Devils are off until Monday's home clash with the Senators, which gives coach Lindy Ruff ample time to determine who will post up between the pipes in that one.
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Devils' Jonathan Bernier: Facing Jets Friday
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Bernier will be stationed between the pipes for Friday's tilt in Winnipeg.
Mackenzie Blackwood coughed up five goals in Thursday's loss to Minnesota, so the Devils will turn to Bernier on the second night of the back-to-back. The veteran netminder is 4-3-1 with a 2.55 GAA and a .914 save percentage through nine appearances this season. He's looking for his first win since Nov. 6.
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Devils' Jonathan Bernier: Makes 14 saves in relief
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Bernier stopped all 14 shots he faced after replacing Mackenzie Blackwood in the second period of Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Panthers.
Bernier made a relief appearance for the second consecutive game, though Blackwood's exit was performance-related this time after the starter was pulled due to a suspected concussion Sunday. While Bernier stabilized things in New Jersey's net, the damage had already been done, as the Panthers had taken a 4-1 lead that they wouldn't relinquish by the time Bernier came in just before the game's halfway mark.
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Devils' Jonathan Bernier: Makes relief appearance
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Bernier stopped eight shots in relief of Mackenzie Blackwood (head) in Sunday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Rangers.
Bernier kept the game close enough for Pavel Zacha to force overtime with a tally late in the third period. In the shootout, Bernier slipped up, allowing four goals on seven attempts to take the loss. The 33-year-old has been capable in net so far with a 4-2-1 record, 2.68 GAA and .910 save percentage. Should Blackwood miss any additional time, Bernier would likely handle the No. 1 job in net.
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Devils' Jonathan Bernier: Starting against Boston
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Bernier will guard the home goal during Saturday's matinee matchup with Boston.
Bernier was solid in his last start last Saturday against the Sharks, stopping 25 of 27 shots en route to a 3-2 victory. The 33-year-old goaltender will attempt to pick up his fifth win of the season in a home matchup with a Bruins team that's 1-4-0 on the road this year.
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Devils' Jonathan Bernier: Collects shootout win
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Bernier turned aside 25 of 27 shots in Saturday's 3-2 shootout win over the Sharks.
Janne Kuokkanen tied the game in the final three minutes of regulation, and Bernier was able to hold the fort from there to earn his fourth win in five games. The 33-year-old has a 2.55 GAA and a .910 save percentage this season. With Mackenzie Blackwood back in action, Bernier is unlikely to see much more than a 50-50 split going forward, though he could settle in as one of the better backups in the league.
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Devils' Jonathan Bernier: Taking on Sharks
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Bernier will protect the road goal Saturday versus the Sharks, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
Mackenzie Blackwood made his season debut Friday against the Kings, and Bernier will handle the second half of the back-to-back set. With a 3-1-0 record and a .907 save percentage in four contests, Bernier has been solid and will get a favorable matchup against a Sharks team still depleted by COVID-19-related absences.
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Devils' Jonathan Bernier: No help in loss
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Bernier gave up four goals on 27 shots in Tuesday's 4-0 loss to the Ducks.
The Ducks struck twice on the penalty kill, once while shorthanded and once at even strength, while the Devils couldn't do anything against John Gibson. Bernier took his first loss of the season, dropping to 3-1-0 through four appearances. The 33-year-old has been solid so far, but Mackenzie Blackwood (heel) was activated from injured reserve Tuesday and should soon take over as the No. 1 goalie. Expect them to split a back-to-back when the Devils visit the Kings on Friday and the Sharks on Saturday.
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Devils' Jonathan Bernier: Taking on Ducks
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Bernier will protect the road goal in Tuesday's game versus the Ducks, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
Bernier has won all three of his appearances this year, posting a .923 save percentage. He'll be backed up by Mackenzie Blackwood (heel), who is in the lineup for the first time this season. With Blackwood nearing a return to play, Bernier's playing time is likely to go down soon.
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Devils' Jonathan Bernier: Wins in return from injury
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Bernier (lower body) made 33 saves in a 4-2 win over the Penguins on Saturday.
Bernier had missed three games with a lower-body injury and looked sharp, and especially in Sidney Crosby's first game of the season. Bernier is a sneaky fantasy pickup and play. The Devils are a solid team and starter Mackenzie Blackwood, currently out with an injury, may be on a short leash. Bernier has proven he can stop a load of pucks from his experience in Detroit. We recommend you get him on your roster if he's still out there.
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Devils' Jonathan Bernier: Returning Saturday versus Penguins
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Bernier (lower body) led the Devils onto the ice and will start Saturday's road game versus the Penguins, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
Bernier has missed the last three games due to injury. He won his first two starts of the year, allowing just five goals on 56 shots in victories over the Blackhawks and the Kraken. Bernier will face a tough test Saturday as Sidney Crosby (wrist) and Jeff Carter (COVID-19 protocols) are returning for the Penguins.
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Devils' Jonathan Bernier: Returns to practice
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Bernier (lower body) joined the Devils at practice Wednesday.
Bernier has been out for about a week with a lower-body injury. Both he and Mackenzie Blackwood (heel) were on the ice Wednesday, indicating the Devils' top-two goalies are both on the mend. It's unclear if Bernier will be available Saturday versus the Penguins.
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Devils' Jonathan Bernier: Out again Tuesday
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Bernier (lower body) will not be available for Tuesday's game against Calgary, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
Bernier will miss his third straight game while nursing a lower-body injury. In his absence, Nico Daws will get the starting nod while Scott Wedgewood serves as the backup. Bernier's next chance to play will be Saturday in Pittsburgh.
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Devils' Jonathan Bernier: Remains unavailable
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Bernier (lower body) isn't included in the projected lineup for Saturday's game versus the Sabres, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
Bernier will miss a second straight game with his lower-body issue. With Bernier and Mackenzie Blackwood (heel) both on the shelf, Nico Daws is set to make his NHL debut against Buffalo.
