Niemi stopped 35 of 38 shots in a win over the Islanders on Friday. He has now won four straight while positing a 2.00 GAA and .926 SV%. He is one of the best goalies in the NHL right now and the Sharks are sizzling, so get him into your lineup. He stopped 18 shots in a 9-2 win vs. the Rangers back in October.
Niemi stopped 19 of 21 shots in a 6-2 win over the Maple Leafs on Tuesday. He was given the first night of the back-to-back off, but will be in goal tonight on Long Island. Niemi has won three straight starts with a 1.67 GAA and .929 SV%. He makes for a must-start tonight vs. the Islanders.
Niemi stopped all 27 shots he faced in a 4-0 win over the Habs on Saturday. He has won each of his last two starts while stopping 46 of 49 shots (.939 SV%). He will face a Phil Kessel, Tyler Bozak, JVR line who have arguably been the best line in the NHL over the last three months.
Niemi allowed three goals on 22 shots in a 5-3 win over the Penguins on Thursday. After sitting for three of four games, Niemi stepped in and got the W against a very good Pittsburgh squad. The win has likely earned him his first back-to-back starts since Feb 1st-3rd. Niemi posted a 22-save shutout against the Habs in their first meeting.
Niemi allowed three goals on 22 shots in a 5-3 win over the Penguins on Thursday. After sitting for three of four games, Niemi stepped in and got the W against a very good Pittsburgh squad. The win has likely earned him his first back-to-back starts since Feb 1st-3rd. Niemi posted a 22-save shutout against the Habs in their first meeting.
Niemi allowed three goals on 19 shots in a loss to the Sabres last Friday. Since the Olympics have ended, Alex Stalock has started three of four games for the Sharks. Niemi will get back in the cage tonight, but they are setting him up for failure but getting him in against the Penguins. It is a rough matchup for a goalie who has played one game in the last month.
Niemi stopped 19 of 21 shots in a win over the Blue Jackets in his final start before the break. He did not see any crease time in Sochi, but will hop back into the cage tonight vs. the Sabres. Niemi has been challenged for starts by Alex Stalock, and if Stalock continues to see starts, Niemi's value takes a hit.
Niemi stopped 19 of 21 shots in a win over the Blue Jackets in his final start before the break. He did not see any crease time in Sochi, but will hop back into the cage tonight vs. the Sabres. Niemi has been challenged for starts by Alex Stalock, and if Stalock continues to see starts, Niemi's value takes a hit.
Niemi was pulled after he allowed four goals on 23 shots in a 5-2 loss to the Flyers on Monday. He was given Wednesday night off but will be back in net with the Blue Jackets in town. Niemi has yet to face Columbus this season, but has a fantastic 18-3-3 record with a 2.07 GAA and .922 SV% at the 'Shark Tank' this season.
Niemi stopped 29 of 30 shots as he out-dueled Corey Crawford to a 2-1 shootout win over the Blackhawks on Saturday. It was his 28th win of the season which puts him one behind Marc-Andre Fleury for the NHL lead. He carries an 18-2-3 home record into tonight vs.the Flyers.
Niemi allowed three goals on 27 shots in a loss to the Oilers on Monday. Ben Scrivens made 59 saves on the other end of the ice, handing Niemi his first loss in his last four starts. He'll get another shot at the Blackhawks tonight, they lit him up for five goals on 27 shots in November.
Niemi allowed two goals on 22 shots in a win over the Wild on last Wednesday. Niemi has won four in a row while posting a 2.18 GAA and .918 SV%. He draws a strong matchup against the Oilers tonight. He is 1-0-0 against Edmonton this year.
Niemi gave up two goals on 23 shots in a 3-2 win over Calgary on Monday. He was given a break on Thursday, when Alex Stalock faced the Jets, but he Niemi will return to the crease tonight vs. Minnesota. He has won three consecutive starts with a 2.33 GAA and .920 SV%. He enters play tonight 1-1-0 against the Wild this season.
Niemi gave up two goals on 23 shots in a 3-2 win over Calgary on Monday. He was given a break on Thursday, when Alex Stalock faced the Jets, but it looks like Niemi will return to the crease tonight vs. Minnesota. He has won three consecutive starts with a 2.33 GAA and .920 SV%. He enters play tonight 1-1-0 against the Wild this season.
Niemi allowed four goals on 29 shots, but managed to walk away with a 5-4 win over the Lightning on Saturday. All four goals came from Martin St. Louis in the first 30 minutes of the contest, but Niemi was able to shut the door for the remainder of the contest. Tonight he is a must-start with the Flames in town.
Niemi allowed four goals on 29 shots, but managed to walk away with a 5-4 win over the Lightning on Saturday. All four goals came from Martin St. Louis in the first 30 minutes of the contest, but Niemi was able to shut the door for the remainder of the contest. Tonight he is a must-start with the Flames in town.
Niemi stopped 35 of 36 shots in a shootout win over the Capitals on Tuesday. He was given Thursday night off so there is no surprise that he is back in the crease this afternoon against the Lightning. He stopped 36 of 37 shots in a 5-1 win the first time he started vs. Tampa Bay. He has been relatively inconsistent this season, but overall he has been very good - Niemi is currently second in the NHL in wins with 24.
Niemi was a tough-luck loser on Saturday when he stopped 21 of 22 shots in the 1-0 defeat at the hands of Bruins. Niemi sits at 2-2-0 with a 2.06 GAA and .920 SV% in five 2014 starts. Tonight he will take on the Capitals in Washington, Niemi is 8-8-3 on the road this season.
Niemi stopped 24 of 25 shots in a 4-1 win over the Red Wings on Thursday. The win moved him to second in the NHL with 23 wins, two behind Pittsburgh's Marc-Andre Fleury. Niemi will face Boston tonight, who scored twice on 19 shots in 2-1 Bruins win on October 24.
Niemi stopped 24 of 25 shots in a 4-1 win over the Red Wings on Thursday. The win moved him to second in the NHL with 23 wins, two behind Pittsburgh's Marc-Andre Fleury. Niemi will face Boston tonight, who scored twice on 19 shots in 2-1 Bruins win on October 24.