JONATHAN BERNIER Notwithstanding James Reimer's 2 impressive starts in last 3 games, Jonathan Bernier is ensconced as the Toronto Maple Leaf's no. 1 goaltender this season as he had started 9 straight before that and 11 of the previous 12. Look for Bernier to get the lion's share of starts from here on out as the Leafs are playing great hockey and have won 5 in a row and find themselves just 3 points shy of top of  the Eastern Conference. Bernier was acquired at the end of the 2012-13 season for Ben Scrivens, Matt Frattin and a 2nd round pick. In his first season with the Maple Leafs, Bernier appeared in 55 games and posted a 26-19-7 record in his first full-time semi-starter status. Those were his most starts in a season since 2009-10 when he appeared in 58 games for the AHL Manchester Monarchs.  With a 2.70 GAA and a .922, there was some room for improvement but his being his first stint as a no. 1, his production wasn't so bad.  The young net minder did show flashes of brilliance but showed some inconsistency which is not uncommon for a young goalie. With a year's experience being a number 1 goaltender, Bernier came into camp with the upper hand over Reimer as the latter faltered down the stretch last season in Bernier's absence due to a lower-body injury, going 0-5-0. Bernier, still not completely healed, came back too soon and lost his first three games back before winning ad then reinjuring himself in the next start against Boston, placing him on the shelf for the remainder of the season on April 3rd. In the first few games of this season, it seemed that the two would platoon until someone, or Bernier, proved himself fit and worthy of the number 1 job. As noted above, it appears that Bernier has solidified himself as the number 1 with his recent string of victories and performance. With his latest run, Bernier has now started 21 games versus Reimer's 9, a clear indication that Bernier is the Leaf's go-to guy. POST MARKS: HOME AGAIN--With rookie G John Gibson getting injured and having a fairly inexperienced net minder in Frederik Andersen manning the mesh, the Anaheim Ducks thought it prudent to upgrade their goaltending as they try and stay atop the Western Conference. It was in Gibson's best interest to get playing time in the minors and it was prudent that the Ducks bring in someone with experience to spell the young Andersen and perhaps show him what it takes to be a Stanley Cup goaltender.  Welcome home Ilya Bryzgalov! Bryzgalov was signed recently and was promoted to the big club today after a short stint in the AHL  Breeze showed that he was still capable of playing at a high level as he went 7-1-3 in 11 games for the Minnesota Wild with 3 shutouts and a 2.12 GAA.....PICK ME, PICK ME---Sometimes being thrust into the starter's role unexpectedly is a godsend as you don't have time to think too much and get nervous. Well,  I don't know if this is true in Calvin Pickard's case, but he sure is holding his own while Colorado Avalanche starter Semyon Varlamov recovers from his injury. Pickard has gone 4-5-1 in his 10 starts but more importantly has a 2.42 GAA and a .927 SP.  Granted his GAA is not great, but it could be worse.  If you look at his Save Percentage, .927 for a rookie who is making his NHL is not too shabby.  So, if you need help in the goaltending area, Pickard is worth a shot.