Niemi looks to stay unbeaten on the season in his third start.
Antti Niemi News
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.
In nine career starts against the Ducks, Niemi has a 4-5-0 record with a 2.49 GAA and .901 SV%.
in seven career starts against the Avs, Niemi has a 4-1-0 record with a 2.49 GAA, .904 SV% and one shutout.
In 10 career starts against the Coyotes, Niemi has a 5-3-1 record with a 2.42 GAA, .921 SV% and one shutout.
In four career starts against the Bruins, Niemi has a 4-0-0 record with a 1.96 GAA, .930 SV% and one shutout.
Through 11 career appearances against the Kings, Niemi has a 7-2-2 record with a 1.69 GAA and .941 SV%.
Through 11 career appearances against the Kings, Niemi has a 7-2-2 record with a 1.69 GAA and .941 SV%.
In eight career starts against the Ducks, Niemi has a 4-4-0 record with a 2.15 GAA and .909 SV%.
In 10 career appearances against the Red Wings, Niemi has a 7-2-1 record with a 2.09 GAA, .932 SV% and one shutout.
In eight career starts against the Preds, Niemi has a 4-3-1 record with a 2.71 GAA and .900 SV%.
In 10 career appearances against the Flames, Niemi has a 8-2-0 record with a 2.29 GAA, .911 SV% and one shutout.