James Reimer News

Reimer stopped all six shots that he faced after replacing Jonathan Bernier in the Maple Leafs blowout loss to the Islanders. Remier will make his first start since December 3rd, after missing time with an undisclosed injury. Reimer is a 7-4-4 with a 1.96 GAA and .936 SV% on the year and will take on a struggling Penguins team tonight—he is 4-2-1 on the road.

Reimer returned to the crease on Thursday, but is back out with a few “bumps and bruises. With Reimer back out, Garret Sparks will start on Saturday and Antoine Bibeau has been recalled from Toronto (AHL) to serve as his backup.

Reimer gave up three goals on 29 shots in the Maple Leafs loss to Boston on November 23rd. Reimer has missed the last three games with a lower-body injury, but served as Garret Sparks’ backup last night, suggesting he is good to go tonight. Reimer had been playing great before getting hurt—he went 6-2-3 with a 1.68 GAA and .949 SV% in the month of November.

Reimer gave up three goals on 29 shots in the Maple Leafs loss to Boston on November 23rd. Reimer has missed the last three games with a lower-body injury, but served as Garret Sparks’ backup last night, suggesting he is good to go tonight. Reimer had been playing great before getting hurt—he went 6-2-3 with a 1.68 GAA and .949 SV% in the month of November.

Reimer’s injury was suffered in practice earlier in the week, but it was not believed to be serious. Despite taking part in Friday’s practice, he was held off of the ice this morning and will not play tonight vs. the Capitals. Jonathan Bernier will start and Garret Sparks has been recalled to serve as the backup.

Reimer was on the ice for about 25 minutes before heading to the dressing room following a brief discussion with the trainer. Reimer has been red-hot and if he were to miss time it would be devastating for the Leafs’ recent hot streak. Toronto doesn’t play until Saturday, so expect him to be reevaluated in the next few days.

Reimer allowed one goal on 36 shots in the Maple Leafs 2-0 loss in Boston on Saturday. Reimer has been sensational recently. In his last six starts, he has gone 5-1-0 with a 1.31 GAA and .962 SV%. He has allowed a single goal in his last three games and will face the Bruins again tonight. Reimer has gone 3-2-2 with a 2.42 GAA and .929 SV% at home this season.

Reimer made 33 saves on 34 shots in the Maple Leafs shootout win over the Hurricanes last night. Reimer stretched his winning streak to five games and will go for No. 6 tonight in Boston. Over the winning streak Reimer has posted a 1.36 GAA and .960 SV%. He will take on a Bruins team that ranks third in the NHL in scoring.

Reimer made 34 saves on 35 shots in the Maple Leafs 5-1 win over the Avalanche on Tuesday. Reimer has won four straight while posting a 1.47 GAA and .957 SV%. Reimer has been red-hot and has clearly cemented himself as the Maple Leafs’ No. 1. Reimer has a good chance to make it five in a row when he takes on a Hurricanes team that has lost four in a row and six of their last seven.

Reimer made 43 saves on 45 shots in the Maple Leafs 4-2 win over the Canucks on Saturday. Reimer has been great as of late, winning three in a row while posting a 1.62 GAA and .952 SV%. He has clearly perched himself atop the Maple Leafs’ goaltending depth chart and will start his eighth game in Toronto’s last nine.

Reimer stopped 21 of 22 shots in the Maple Leafs 2-1 shootout win over the Predators on Thursday. The Maple Leafs surprisingly beat the Predators and Stars in back-to-back games and will look to make it three in a row tonight vs. the Canucks. Reimer is 4-2-3 with a 2.33 GAA and .920 SV% in 10 games this season.

Reimer allowed two goals on 38 shots in the Maple Leafs win in Dallas on Tuesday. Who would have though that Reimer would beat the Stars twice? He has played very well since Jonathan Bernier got hurt—he has posted a 1.96 GAA and .941 SV% in his last five starts. It won't be easy for him to string wins together tonight in Nashville.

Reimer allowed two goals on 31 shots in the Maple Leafs loss in Washington on Saturday. Reimer has gone 1-1-2 with a 1.96 GAA and .939 SV% in his last four starts. Losing three of four is never a good thing, but Reimer has done his part. He stopped 43 of 44 shots in a 4-1 win over Dallas eight days ago, but the chances of that happening again are limited.

Reimer allowed two goals on 31 shots in the Maple Leafs loss in Washington on Saturday. Reimer has gone 1-1-2 with a 1.96 GAA and .939 SV% in his last four starts. Losing three of four is never a good thing, but Reimer has done his part. He stopped 43 of 44 shots in a 4-1 win over Dallas eight days ago, but the chances of that happening again are limited.

Reimer allowed two goals, including a stinker, in the Maple Leafs 2-1 OT loss to the Red Wings last night. With Jonathan Bernier out, Reimer will start again tonight vs. the Capitals. Reimer enters play with a 2-2-2 record, 2.69 GAA and .909 SV% this season. He should be avoided on back-to-back nights vs. one of the NHL’s most dangerous offences.

Reimer allowed three goals on 33 shots in the Maple Leafs loss to the Jets on Wednesday. Reimer has allowed a combined four goals on 77 shots (.948 SV%) in his last two starts, which have resulted in a win and a loss. Tonight he will face the Red Wings for the second time this season. However, the first time came in a relief effort of Jonathan Bernier—he stopped 12 of 13 in the 4-0 defeat.

Reimer allowed three goals on 33 shots in the Maple Leafs loss to the Jets on Wednesday. Reimer has allowed a combined four goals on 77 shots (.948 SV%) in his last two starts, which have resulted in a win and a loss. Tonight he will face the Red Wings for the second time this season. However, the first time came in a relief effort of Jonathan Bernier—he stopped 12 of 13 in the 4-0 defeat.