Bernier suffered a lower-body injury that will sideline him against the Capitals on Thursday, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bernier started the first two games of the season while Mackenzie Blackwood (heel) was unavailable due to injury. With the 33-year-old Bernier also banged up, the Devils will likely have to turn to Scott Wedgewood for Thursday's clash while the recently recalled Nico Daws steps into the backup role.