ST. PAUL, MINN. -- The Maple Leafs will go with Jonathan Bernier on Wednesday night against the Minnesota Wild to kick off a two-game road trip.

Bernier is 7-4-0 this season and last played Friday against New Jersey while James Reimer drew the start Saturday against Boston.

Bernier has posted a 3-1-2 record with three shutouts and a 1.14 goals against average in six career games against Minnesota. Three of Bernier’s career seven shutouts have come against Minnesota.

The Wild will counter with Nicklas Backstrom who’s had limited appearances this season due to the strong play of Josh Harding. Wild coach Mike Yeo said Harding was feeling under the weather.

Backstrom is 2-2-0 with a 2.50 GAA and a .915 save in four starts vs. Toronto.

“We’re anxious to see him come back in,” Yeo said of Backstrom. “He has deserved another opportunity. But it’s been difficult to get him in because of how well Harding has played.”

The Leafs then play the Sabres in Buffalo on Friday. The Sabres cleaned house Wednesday.

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