Bernier will serve as James Reimer's backup in Thursday's game against the Predators, TSN's Mark Masters reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bernier has missed Toronto's last five games with a lower-body injury, but was activated off of injured reserve Wednesday, and will return to the Maple Leafs' lineup as Reimer's backup for Thursday's matchup with Nashville. Bernier will likely need to log a number of full practices before receiving the starting nod, but he could be between the pipes as soon as Saturday against the Canucks.