Jonathan Bernier is brilliantly backstopping the Colorado Avalanche to many a victory of late.
Last season's last-place club extended its win streak to eight games courtesy of a 5-3 decision over San Jose on Thursday, and Bernier has been between the pipes for the past seven victories.
The win over the Sharks was the first time he allowed more than two goals over the course of the streak, but he did stop 45 of 48 shots, good for a .938 save percentage.
That single-game success rate is actually Bernier's second-lowest over his past seven starts.
| Date | Opponent | Saves | Save% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31 | Islanders | 27 | .964 |
| Jan. 2 | Jets | 21 | .913 |
| Jan. 4 | Blue Jackets | 34 | 1.000 |
| Jan. 6 | Wild | 34 | .944 |
| Jan. 13 | Stars | 27 | .964 |
| Jan. 15 | Ducks | 33 | .971 |
| Jan. 18 | Sharks | 45 | .938 |
Bernier was signed to a one-year, $2.75-million contract last summer with a view to spotting starter Semyon Varlamov. With the latter shelved with an injury, Bernier is certainly providing excellent value for a club surprisingly in playoff contention.
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