Niemi is coming off of a tough loss at home to the Blackhawks and hopes to get back on track against a Phoenix team who was blown out against the Hawks.

Niemi is coming off of a tough loss at home to the Blackhawks and hopes to get back on track against a Phoenix team who was blown out against the Hawks.

Niemi has 5-2-1 record with a 2.64 GAA and .920 SV% against his former team the Blackhawks. He comes into tonight's game having lost his first game of the season in his last outing. He is still 6-0-1 with a 1.80 GAA and .936 SV%, so it would be tough not to play him at this point.

Niemi and the Sharks will put their undefeated record on the line tonight against the Predators. Niemi has been a fantasy stud so far this season. He is 6-0-0 with a 1.95 GAA and .933 SV%. With as hot as the Sharks have been this season Niemi is a must start in all fantasy formats.

Niemi has been a fantasy stud so far this season. He is 6-0-0 with a 1.95 GAA and .933 SV%. With as hot as the Sharks have been this season Niemi is a must start in all fantasy formats.

Niemi remains unbeaten this season (5-0, 1.97 GAA and .933 SV%). He is a must start the way the Sharks are playing right now.

Niemi remains unbeaten this season (5-0, 1.97 GAA and .933 SV%). He is a must start the way the Sharks are playing right now.

McLaren isn't fantasy relevant.

Niemi has been a great fantasy option so far this season as his team has been playing great in front of him. He is 4-0-0 with a 2.01 GAA and .933 SV%, as long as the Sharks are playing as they are now, Niemi will be a top fantasy option.

Antti Niemi (2.33 goals-against average, .927 save percentage) will return to the net for the Sharks, looking for his fourth straight win.

Niemi takes on a tough challenge vs. the Canucks on Sunday.

Niemi looks to stay unbeaten on the season in his third start.

Niemi is securely in the #1 goalie position in San Jose and should see a lot of games this season. The Sharks should be a good team as long as Niemi plays well. He could be one of fantasy's best goalies this year if he can find more consistency than last season.

Niemi is expected to carry the load for the Sharks this season. He has been a solid fantasy option over the years and that should continue behind a consistent San Jose team

Niemi will build off of the win in Game 2.

The Sharks find themselves on the road to start the playoffs - a sight they are not used to.

In five starts against the Kings this season, Niemi has a 3-2-0 record with a 2.75 GAA and .918 SV%.

In 12 career starts against the Kings, Niemi has a 7-3-2 record with a 1.89 GAA, .936 SV% and two shutouts.

In 12 career appearances against the Stars, Niemi has a 7-2-3 record with a 2.10 GAA, .927 SV% and two shutouts.

In 11 career appearances against the Stars, Niemi has a 6-2-3 record with a 2.30 GAA, .922 SV% and one shutout.

In 11 career starts against the Coyotes, Niemi has a 6-3-1 record with a 2.45 GAA, .919 SV% and one shutout.
