James Reimer will start for Maple Leafs Saturday vs. Bruins

After a big win and a great performance in net against the Hurricanes, Mike Babcock said after the game that it will be James Reimer in net again for the Maple Leafs as they complete a back-to-back in Boston on Saturday night.

Jeff Simmons November 20, 2015, 10:49 PM

The Toronto Maple Leafs will not be making a switch in net, despite playing the second leg of a back-to-back on Saturday night.

The Maple Leafs plan to start goaltender James Reimer Saturday night against the Boston Bruins.

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Reimer has caught the Maple Leafs’ attention with stellar play in the month of November. The 27-year-old goalie, who opened the season as the backup to Jonathan Bernier, has recorded a win in each of his last five starts and has allowed just a total of seven goals over that stretch.

#Leafs James Reimer: Last 5 starts

Record: 5-0-0
GAA: 1.35
Save %: .960

— Sportsnet Stats (@SNstats) November 21, 2015

Reimer had recorded a .930 save percentage entering Friday’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes in which he made 33 saves on 34 shots to help secure a win for Toronto.

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