Jonathan Bernier Injury: Updates on Ducks Goalie's Upper Body and Return

Anaheim Ducks goalie Jonathan Bernier suffered an upper-body injury during an Oct. 25 game against the San Jose Sharks. It is uncertain when he will return to action.

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Latest on Bernier's Practice Status

Monday, Oct. 31

Curtis Zupke of the Los Angeles Times reported Bernier was on the ice at Monday's session.

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Injury Slows Bernier's Debut Season

Bernier was replaced in net by John Gibson to start the second period. 

This is Bernier's first year with the Ducks after he was traded by the Toronto Maple Leafs in July for future considerations. 

Beginning his career with the Los Angeles Kings, the 28-year-old acted as a backup for Jonathan Quick for five years before he was dealt to Toronto. 

It was there that he was given an opportunity to start, compiling a 59-68-17 record in three seasons with a .915 save percentage and 2.80 goals-against average:

Upon his arrival to Anaheim, Bernier was relegated to the backup role once again behind Gibson as he appeared in just one game prior to Tuesday night. 

That one appearance was a loss, but he did save 42 of 45 shots against the defending Stanley Cup-champion Pittsburgh Penguins. 

If Bernier does wind up missing an extended amount of time, the Ducks might look toward AHL goalie Matt Hackett to step in and provide relief for Gibson if he needs a night off. 

Hackett has appeared in the NHL with two teams over four seasons, most recently in 2014-15 with the Buffalo Sabres. In 26 career games with 20 starts, he's 4-17-2. 

Stats courtesy of Hockey-Reference.com.