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Antti Niemi G SAN
13 Days San Jose Sharks Comment

Antti Niemi has been nominated for the Vezina Trophy.

Niemi had a 24-12-6 record, 2.16 GAA, and .924 save percentage in 43 starts this season. He was probably the most consistent of the three finalists and was even strong when the Sharks were not in 2013. Although the playoffs don't count towards the award, he has stayed sharp in the first round with a 1.86 GAA and .937 save percentage in four starts.

Antti Niemi G SAN
14 Days San Jose Sharks Comment

Antti Niemi stopped 32 of 35 shots in the San Jose Sharks series clinching 4-3 overtime victory on Tuesday night.

Niemi was solid through the first two periods, but allowed two goals in a two minute span in the third period to give the Canucks the lead. Luckily, he was bailed out later in the period as Joe Pavelski notched the tying goal before regulation expired. Niemi should continue to ride the success he's achieved all season through next round.

Antti Niemi G SAN
16 Days San Jose Sharks Comment

Anttii Niemi turned aside 28 of 30 shots Sunday as the Sharks defeated Vancouver to take a 3-0 series lead.

Niemi was solid in this contest and has been remarkably good throughout the postseason, even if he hasn't received the adulation typically associated with such a great performance.

Goalie Start: Niemi will start for the Sharks. (dailyfaceoff.com)
16 Days Antti Niemi G SAN Comment

Niemi is 2-0 with a 1.44 GAA and .951 SV% in the first two games of this first round series. The Sharks have played well so far and could take a stranglehold on the series with a win tonight in San Jose.

Antti Niemi G SAN
18 Days San Jose Sharks Comment

Antti Niemi stopped 29 of 31 shots as the San Jose Sharks rallied to win 3-2 in overtime and take a 2-0 series lead.

Niemi never saw the Canucks' first goal of the night, a blistering slap shot from the point through tons of traffic, but played well otherwise. It was Niemi's 27th career postseason victory and he figures to have a strong shot at getting No. 28 with Games 3 and 4 heading back to San Jose starting Sunday.

Goalie Start: Niemi gets the nod for the Sharks. (dailyfaceoff.com)
18 Days Antti Niemi G SAN Comment

Niemi played great in Game 1, allowing just one goal on 30 shots. The Sharks will obviously turn to him again in Game 2 as they look to take a 2-0 lead back home.

Antti Niemi G SAN
20 Days San Jose Sharks Comment

Antti Niemi carried over a strong regular season into an impressive performance on Wednesday, backstopping the San Jose Sharks' 3-1 win against the Vancouver Canucks in Game 1.

Niemi stopped 29 out of 30 shots for the victory. While he's an underrated fantasy starter to begin win, he's put together quite the playoff career (at least record-wise). He's now 26-19-2 in his postseason career.

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