Bernier (undisclosed) is slated to rejoin practice Thursday, just in time to at least serve as the backup against Chicago on Friday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Even with Bernier available, fantasy players should be expecting Mackenzie Blackwood to get the starting nod for the season-opener versus the Blackhawks. The 33-year-old Bernier could challenge the youngster for additional opportunities throughout the 2021-22 campaign and figures to start all eight of the team's games in Canada given Blackwood's current vaccination status.

Bernier (undisclosed) did not practice with the team Sunday as he works through some maintenance issues, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bernier played Wednesday's preseason game against the Rangers, ceding six goals on 32 shots. He hasn't been spotted at practice since but is expected to rejoin the team in a couple days. The Devils don't open their season until Friday against visiting Chicago.

Bernier will get the starting nod on the road against the Rangers on Wednesday and is expected to play the full game, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

While Bernier heads into the 2021-22 campaign as the presumptive No. 2 behind MacKenzie Blackwood, he could certainly play his way into a more even share of the workload as the season progresses. As such, the 33-year-old netminder could be a sneaky late-round selection in redraft formats for fantasy players that aren't as convinced as the Devils regarding Blackwood's ability to be an NHL-caliber starter.

Bernier is in the starter's net at morning skate ahead of Friday night's home preseason matchup with the Rangers, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bernier struggled in his preseason debut Wednesday versus the Capitals, surrendering four goals on 17 shots before being replaced by Nico Daws for the final frame of the eventual 5-4 win. Bernier will hope to bounce back against the rival Rangers on Friday.

Bernier will start between the pipes on the road in Wednesday's preseason clash with the Capitals, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bernier was pretty solid despite playing for a bottom-feeding Red Wings team last season, going 9-11-1 while maintaining a respectable .914 save percentage through 24 appearances. The 33-year-old vet is set to enter the 2021-22 campaign as the Devils' No. 2 netminder behind Mackenzie Blackwood.

Bernier signed a two-year, $8.25 million contract with the Devils on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Mackenzie Blackwood is locked in as New Jersey's top option in goal, but Bernier is no slouch, so it's safe to assume he'll be more of a 1B to Blackwood's 1A rather than a true No. 2 netminder. Bernier appeared in 24 games with the lousy Red Wings last season, going 9-11-1 while posting a 2.99 GAA and a .914 save percentage.

Bernier was sent to the Hurricanes from the Red Wings along with a 2021 third-round pick Thursday in a swap for Alex Nedeljkovic, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bernier is set to become an unrestricted free agent July 28, so all the Canes have done is buy themselves a few days of exclusive negotiating rights. If the veteran netminder does decide to sign with Carolina, it figures to be as the No. 2 option behind Petr Mrazek, though he is also poised to hit free agency as well.

Bernier turned aside 40 of 42 shots in a 2-1 loss to Tampa Bay on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Another hard-luck loss for Bernier, who is winless in his last five starts (0-4-1) and has managed just one victory since the start of April (1-5-1). He was doomed by early goals in each of the first two periods Sunday, first a one-timer by Blake Coleman just 16 seconds into the game, then a point shot through traffic by Mikhail Sergachev at 1:09 of the middle stanza. Bernier fell to 9-11-1 on the year with 2.99 GAA and .914 save percentage.

Bernier led the Red Wings onto the ice Sunday and will man the home crease against the Lightning.

EDGE Analysis

Bernier has racked up 79 saves in his last two starts but came away winless on both occasions due to a lack of support from the anemic Red Wings offense. He'll likely be in for another busy afternoon Sunday against a talented Lightning team that will be eager to get back on track after being shut out by Thomas Greiss on Saturday. Even after Saturday's setback, Tampa Bay still ranks sixth in goals per game at 3.31.

Bernier stopped 29 of 32 shots in a 3-1 loss to Carolina on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Carolina's Brady Skjei broke a scoreless tie just under five minutes into the second period, beating Bernier with a snap shot from the slot. Warren Foegele potted the eventual winner later in the period, and Teuvo Teravainen added an insurance tally in the third to extend Bernier's winless streak to four games (0-3-1). Bernier has received more than two goals of offensive support just once in six April starts.