Detroit — What a difference a year made for goaltender Jonathan Bernier.
The Red Wings signed Bernier, who was an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2018, to strengthen the position alongside Jimmy Howard. But Bernier was a disappointment during his first season as Wing, unable to gain any traction, and struggling while seeing infrequent playing time.
That all changed this season, which has been suspended because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Bernier began taking over the bulk of playing time in December and had taken over as the Wings’ No.