Niemi turned aside 28 of 31 shots in a 4-3 shootout win over the Ducks on Saturday. It has been a year of winning and losing streaks for Niemi who is now on a five game winning streak. Tonight he takes on a Maple Leafs who have lost four in a row and five of their last six.
Niemi allowed three goals on 24 shots in a win over the Blues last night. He will go again as he searches for his fifth consecutive win. After a rough stretch to begin November, Niemi has looked great as of late, moving himself back into the elite conversation. He has a tough matchup vs. the Ducks tonight, but he should still be a solid goalie-2 tonight.
Niemi has a sparkling 13-3-5 record with a 2.15 GAA and .920 SV% this season and should be able to keep the game vs. the Blues close.
Niemi allowed one goal on 19 shots in a win over the Devils on Saturday. It was not a very busy night for Niemi but he was ready when called upon, earning his 12th win of the season. Tonight he will face the Kings for the second time this season, the first time he allowed four goals on 23 shots in an overtime loss.
Niemi allowed one goal on 19 shots in a win over the Devils on Saturday. It was not a very busy night for Niemi but he was ready when called upon, earning his 12th win of the season. Tonight he will face the Kings for the second time this season, the first time he allowed four goals on 23 shots in an overtime loss.
Niemi shut the door on 36 of 37 shots in the Sharks 5-1 victory over the Lightning on Thursday. The win moved him to 2-2-3 with a 3.13 GAA and .906 SV% in November. Tonight he will take on the Devils for the first time. Niemi is 6-1-2 at home, he should be a strong start against a low-scoring New Jersey squad.
Niemi shut the door on 36 of 37 shots in the Sharks 5-1 victory over the Lightning on Thursday. The win moved him to 2-2-3 with a 3.13 GAA and .906 SV% in November. Tonight he will likely take on the Devils for the first time. Niemi is 6-1-2 at home, he should be a strong start against a low-scoring New Jersey squad.
Niemi gave up five goals on 27 shots in a loss to the Blackhawks on Sunday. A matchup with Chicago is never an easy one, but the loss marked his sixth in his last seven starts. Tonight he faces the Lightning who are 0-2-0 on their current road-trip and have been outscored 11-5 in those two losses.
Niemi gave up five goals on 27 shots in a loss to the Blackhawks on Sunday. A matchup with Chicago is never an easy one, but the loss marked his sixth in his last seven starts. Tonight he faces the Lightning who are 0-2-0 on their current road-trip and have been outscored 11-5 in those two losses.
Niemi stopped 34 of 35 shots in a big win over the Canucks on Thursday. It was a nice bounce back for Niemi who lost five straight heading into Thursday. He faces a tough Blackhawks team on the road tonight.
Niemi stopped 34 of 35 shots in a big win over the Canucks on Thursday. It was a nice bounce back for Niemi who lost five straight heading into Thursday. He faces a tough Blackhawks team on the road tonight.
Niemi was given the night off on Tuesday after losing five straight starts. In those five starts he posted a 3.83 GAA and .878 SV% - and the Sharks still forced OT in four of those contests. Niemi will look to get back on track tonight, but it won't be easy against the Canucks. He is 2-1-0 (2.48 GAA / .902 SV%) against Vancouver this season.
Niemi was given the night off on Tuesday after losing five straight starts. In those five starts he posted a 3.83 GAA and .878 SV% - and the Sharks still forced OT in four of those contests. Niemi will look to get back on track tonight, but it won't be easy against the Canucks. He is 2-1-0 (2.48 GAA / .902 SV%) against Vancouver this season.
Niemi allowed four goals on 46 shots in a loss to the Jets on Sunday. It was Niemi's fifth straight loss and the fourth time in those five losses that he has allowed four goals. He and the Sharks have drastically cooled off after a blistering start, but a trip to Calgary tonight should help them right the ship.
Niemi was yanked for the first time this season after giving up four goals on 13 shots. After a blistering start to the season, Niemi has lost each of his last four starts. He has a good opportunity to get back in the win column tonight vs. the Jets.
After a ridiculous start to the season, Niemi has lost three straight starts. Niemi has allowed four goals in two of his last three starts and has seen his GAA bump up to 1.88. We are not worried about Niemi but he takes on the Canucks tonight, which isn't an ideal matchup.
After a ridiculous start to the season, Niemi has lost three straight starts. Niemi has allowed four goals in two of his last three starts and has seen his GAA bump up to 1.88. We are not worried about Niemi but he takes on the Canucks tonight, which isn't an ideal matchup.
Niemi allowed two goals on 30 shots in a shootout loss to the Coyotes on Saturday. It was his second straight loss, but expect him to chalk up the W tonight with the 2-13-1 Sabres in town.
Niemi allowed two goals on 30 shots in a shootout loss to the Coyotes on Saturday. It was his second straight loss, but expect him to chalk up the W tonight with the 2-13-1 Sabres in town.
Niemi allowed more than three goals for the first time this season on Wednesday. He gave up four goals on 23 shots in loss to the Kings. He will face the Coyotes tonight, who he held to one goal on 23 shots in a win back on October 5. He is a must-start in all formats, regardless of matchup right now.