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.
Niemi was given his first day off on Sunday but will be back in the cage tonight vs. Los Angeles. He continues to dominate the NHL earning his eighth and ninth win last week - both shutouts. Niemi is a must-start regardless of who his opponent is.
Niemi is off to a fantastic start to the 2013-14 campaign, he is 8-1-1 with a 1.68 GAA .927 SV%. Despite the Sharks dominating the Bruins on Thursday, he was outplayed by Tuukka Rask in a 2-1 loss. He will take on a 6-4-0 Habs team tonight, he is a must-start regardless of matchup.
Niemi stopped all 24 shots and all three shootout attempts, including a highlight-reel save on Todd Bertuzzi to preserve the 1-0 win over the Red Wings on Monday. The win was his NHL leading eighth of the season as he moved to 8-0-1. There is no reason not to trust him right now even against a tough team like the Bruins tomorrow.
Niemi allowed three goals on 19 shots in a 6-3 win over the Flames on Saturday. After not allowing more than two goals in his first six starts, Niemi has allowed three goals in each of his last two starts. He has a tough matchup in Detroit tonight.
Niemi allowed three goals on 19 shots in a 6-3 win over the Flames on Saturday. After not allowing more than two goals in his first six starts, Niemi has allowed three goals in each of his last two starts. He has a tough matchup in Detroit tonight.
Niemi will make his eighth straight start tonight. He is 6-0-1 with a 1.70 GAA and .930 SV% and faces the Flames tonight - he is a must start.
Niemi stopped 25 of 27 shots in a 6-2 win over the Blues on Tuesday. It was Niemi's sixth win in as many starts, while posting a 1.50 GAA and .936 SV%. He will try and get to 7-0 tonight in Dallas. He was 1-2-1 with a 2.73 GAA and .897 SV% in four starts against the Stars last season.
Niemi stopped 25 of 27 shots in a 6-2 win over the Blues on Tuesday. It was Niemi's sixth win in as many starts, while posting a 1.50 GAA and .936 SV%. He will try and get to 7-0 tonight in Dallas. He was 1-2-1 with a 2.73 GAA and .897 SV% in four starts against the Stars last season.
Niemi moved to 5-0 with another easy win. He only faced 23 shots and stopped 21 of them in a 3-2 win over the Senators. He has yet to allow more than two goals in a game this season and has his GAA sitting at 1.40 with a .939 SV%. Niemi will be in tough tonight against the undefeated Blues.
Niemi moved to 5-0 with another easy win. He only faced 23 shots and stopped 21 of them in a 3-2 win over the Senators. He has yet to allow more than two goals in a game this season and has his GAA sitting at 1.40 with a .939 SV%. Niemi will be in tough tonight against the undefeated Blues.
Niemi's leisurely ride through the NHL schedule continued on Thursday. He faced the most shots he had to this point (26) and turn away 25 of them. For the fourth time in four games, Niemi was given at least four goals of goal support. He will look to keep thing's rolling tonight vs. Ottawa.
Niemi's leisurely ride through the NHL schedule continued on Thursday. He faced the most shots he had to this point (26) and turn away 25 of them. For the fourth time in four games, Niemi was given at least four goals of goal support. He will look to keep thing's rolling tonight vs. Ottawa.
Niemi moved to 3-0-0 with a 18 save performance in a dominant 9-2 win over the Rangers on Tuesday. The Sharks have looked like the NHL's best team in the early part of the season, as a result Niemi has not faced more than 24 shots in a game this season. He will face the Canucks for the second time this year (1 Goal on 22 shots - 4-1 WIN).
Niemi moved to 3-0-0 with a 18 save performance in a dominant 9-2 win over the Rangers on Tuesday. The Sharks have looked like the NHL's best team in the early part of the season, as a result Niemi has not faced more than 24 shots in a game this season. They will play their first road contest of the season tonight in Vancouver.
The Sharks have looked great so far, leading to two easy wins for Niemi. He has posted a 1.00 GAA and .956 GAA so far and looks to go to 3-0 vs. the Rangers tonight. It is not the best matchup, but how can you sit Niemi right now?
The Sharks have looked great so far, leading to two easy wins for Niemi. He has posted a 1.00 GAA and .956 GAA so far and looks to go to 3-0 vs. the Rangers tonight. It is not the best matchup, but how can you sit Niemi right now?
Niemi had an easy day at the office in his first start. The Sharks were all over the Canucks and held them to just 22 shots. Niemi allowed one goal in the 4-1 win. He is going to get a ton of starts for a good team this year, he could be a Vezina candidate at season's end.
Niemi had an easy day at the office in his first start. The Sharks were all over the Canucks all night and held them to just 22 shots. Niemi allowed one goal in the 4-1 win. He is going to get a ton of starts for a good team this year, he could be a Vezina candidate at the end of the year.
Niemi does not look pretty doing it, but it all looks the same on your fantasy team. He was outstanding last year going 24-12-6 with a 2.16 GAA, .924 SV% and four shutouts. In 2013-14 expect much of the same. The Sharks are a perennial playoff team and Niemi will help guide them there with some ugly, but great play.