Niemi allowed two goals on 37 shots in a win over the Devils on Saturday. The Sharks continue to rotate starting goalies, which limits Niemi's value, but he has had a good start to the year, going 3-0-0 with a 2.27 GAA and .933 SV%. If he keeps this up he might be able to wrestle some extra starts away from Alex Stalock
Niemi allowed two goals on 37 shots in a win over the Devils on Saturday. The Sharks continue to rotate starting goalies, which limits Niemi's value, but he has had a good start to the year, going 3-0-0 with a 2.27 GAA and .933 SV%. If he keeps this up he might be able to wrestle some extra starts away from Alex Stalock.
Niemi followed up a shutout on opening night, with an ugly game on Thursday. He allowed five goals on 34 shots in the shootout win over the Capitals. He will look to have a better performance tonight against a Devils team who is surprisingly lightning up the score board in the early part of the season.
Niemi stopped all 34 shots in the Sharks 4-0 win over the Sharks on opening night. Alex Stalock posted a 30-save shutout of his own on Saturday, but the Sharks will go back to Niemi to try and extend their shutout streak to three games tonight vs. the Capitals. It is worth noting that Niemi is 4-0-2 with a .936 SV% in his career vs. the Caps.
There are a ton of questions surrounding the Sharks goaltending situation heading into 2013-14 after Niemi struggled down the stretch and Alex Stalock played well. Niemi will get the nod in the season opener, which should not be a surprise considering his experience. He was 2-1-1 with a 2.67 GAA and .910 SV% against the reigning Stanley Cup Champs last season.
There are a ton of questions surrounding the Sharks goaltending situation heading into 2013-14 after Niemi struggled down the stretch and Alex Stalock played well. It looks like Niemi will get the nod in the season opener, which should not be a surprise considering his experience. He was 2-1-1 with a 2.67 GAA and .910 SV% against the reigning Stanley Cup Champs last season.
Alex Stalock started in goal in game 6 and allowed four goals on 30 shots, so the Sharks will turn to a more veteran goaltender in game 7. San Jose has dropped three in a row after taking a 3-0 series lead, but will look to avoid a complete implosion tonight in game 7. Niemi is 3-2-0 with a 3.90 GAA and .882 SV% this postseason.
Shouldn't have been any question about it.
Niemi stopped 30 of 32 shots in a win over the Coyotes in the season finale. He finished the season at 39-17-7 with a 2.39 GAA and .913 SV%. Entering game 1 vs. Los Angeles, Niemi is 3-2-0 in Aprial and 2-1-1 with 2.67 GAA and .910 SV% against the Kings this season.
Niemi was pulled after he allowed three goals on 19 shots in a loss to the Ducks on Wednesday. He has lost each of his last two starts while allowing six goals on 43 shots (.860 SV%). He enters the season finale at 2-0-1 with a 1.90 GAA and .933 SV% against the Coyotes.
Niemi allowed three goals on 24 shots in a loss to the Predators on Saturday. He has won three of his last five with a 2.81 GAA and .901 SV%. Tonight, he will face the Ducks, looking to move to 4-1 against their rival this season. He has posted a 2.92 GAA and .904 SV% in the four previous meetings with Anaheim.
Niemi stopped 26 of 27 shots in a win over the Kings on Thursday. It was his 38th win of the season which is second highest in the NHL. He also sits 14th in GAA (2.36) and 26th in SV% (.913). While it has been a good season for Niemi, he sits just outside of the Vezina Trophy conversation. Get him in your lineup tonight vs. the Preds.
Niemi gave up four goals on 29 shots in Tuesday's win over the Oilers. He has alternated wins and losses in his last seven games, which does not bode well for him tonight vs. the Kings. Niemi has gone 1-1-1 with a 3.21 GAA and .895 SV% against L.A this season.
Niemi gave up four goals on 31 shots in a loss to the Jets on Thursday. He was then given Saturday night off but will be back in goal tonight vs. Edmonton. He finished March 7-2-1 with a 2.09 GAA and .924 SV% and is a must-start tonight vs. the Oilers. He is 2-1-0 with a 2.00 GAA and .926 SV% vs. Edmonton this year.
Niemi allowed two goals on 30 shots in Tuesday's 5-2 victory over the Oilers. Niemi leads the NHL in wins with 36 and has been the hottest goalie in March going 7-1-1 with a 1.88 GAA and .931 SV%. Tonight, he faces a struggling Jets team. Get him in your lineup.
Niemi surrendered two goals on 25 shots in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Capitals on Saturday. He was given last night off so he should be back in goal tonight vs. the Oilers. Niemi has gone 6-1-1 with a 1.86 GAA and .931 SV% in March. He has posted a 2.01 GAA and .922 SV% while going 1-1 vs. the Oilers this season.
Niemi surrendered two goals on 25 shots in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Capitals on Saturday. He was given last night off so he should be back in goal tonight vs. the Oilers. Niemi has gone 6-1-1 with a 1.86 GAA and .931 SV% in March. He has posted a 2.01 GAA and .922 SV% while going 1-1 vs. the Oilers this season.
Niemi stopped 16 of 18 shots in a win over the Ducks on Thursday. After seeing his five-game winning streak snapped on Tuesday, Niemi bounced back nicely to record his 35th win of the season. Tonight, he faces a Capitals team he beat with 35 saves in a 2-1 shootout final in December.
Niemi gave up three goals on 24 shots in a loss to the Panthers on Tuesday. After Niemi won his previous five starts, it was a shocking loss to a bad team. He will get back in the crease tonight with the Ducks in town. Niemi has gone 2-1-0 with a 3.26 GAA and .906 SV% against Anaheim this season.
Niemi stopped all 41 shots that he faced in a 1-0 win over the Rangers on Sunday. He has been magnificent since the calendar turned to March. He has won all five starts while posting a 1.60 GAA, .946 SV% and two shutouts. With the fantasy playoffs in full swing in most leagues, there is no better time for Niemi to be playing his best hockey of the season. He is a must-start vs. the Panthers, but you already knew that.