Niemi is likely to get the start against Minnesota Wednesday, report Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News.

EDGE Analysis

Changing goaltenders after Kari Lehtonen allowed just one goal in the first two games is a surprising move. No injuries have been reported, so the feeling is that Coach Lindy Ruff didn't like what he saw from Lehtonen in Game 2. Niemi is a risky start. He last played April 9. He will jump into the series cold and on the road.