Goalie Start: As expected, Niemi goes for the Sharks. dailyfaceoff.com Sat 12/14/13 2:56 PM
Niemi allowed just one goal on 30 shots in win over the WIld on Thursday. The W snapped a three game losing skid and the way his season has been going, he is probably about to go on a long winning streak now. It would start tonight when the Sharks are in Nashville to take on the Predators. Niemi is 6-4-3 with a 2.32 GAA and .914 SV% on the road.
Goalie Start: Niemi is the Sharks likely starter. dailyfaceoff.com Sat 12/14/13 2:56 PM
Niemi allowed just one goal on 30 shots in win over the WIld on Thursday. The W snapped a three game losing skid and the way his season has been going, he is probably about to go on a long winning streak now. It would start tonight when the Sharks are in Nashville to take on the Predators. Niemi is 6-4-3 with a 2.32 GAA and .914 SV% on the road.
Goalie Start: Niemi is the Sharks confirmed starter. dailyfaceoff.com Thu 12/12/13 2:56 PM
Niemi allowed two goals on 26 shots in a overtime loss to the Islanders on Tuesday. It was a surprising loss to a team who is struggling big time. He will go up against the Wild who he lost to Sunday.
Goalie Start: Niemi is the Sharks expected starter. dailyfaceoff.com Thu 12/12/13 2:56 PM
Niemi allowed two goals on 26 shots in a overtime loss to the Islanders on Tuesday. It was a surprising loss to a team who are struggling big time. He is expected to go up against the Wild who he lost to Sunday.
THE GOALIE EDGE: 12/10/2013 primepucks.com Tue 12/10/13 5:04 PM
After two weekend defeats at the hands of New Jersey and Washington, the Ranger's Henrik Lundqvist will get a shot to start justifying his new long-term contract against the offensively inept Nashville Predators. After a hot start, Marek Mazanec has struggled mightily so the Preds will turn back to Carter Hutton in goal. Yes, the one with the 3.28 GAA and a.892 SP on the road. Great start tonight for the "King" as he looks to get back on track, even though the loss of defenseman Marc Staal to possibly another concussion does not help.. All you need to know for Boston's road matchup against Calgary is that former Flame's captain Jarome Iginla returns to his long-time home after leaving via free agency last season and the "Killer B's" should play their heart out for him. With Reto Berra in the crease for Calgary, the task shold get easier for Tuukka Rask and company. Score one for "Iggy" and the Bruins..The return of Pavel Datsyuk should accomplish two things tonight for Detroit: 1) Help Jimmy Howard restore some legitimacy to his game and pick up the "duke" and 2) don't suffer the embarrassment of losing to Florida two straight. Goals accomplished, as Howard should prevail... San Jose has been falling short lately in the win column and now they get to face the New York Islanders, losers of 10 straight games. A perfect recipe for success, as Antti Niemi has a huge edge in this matchup.
FANTASY MUST-STARTS
Henrik Lundqvist, NYR vs. Nashville
Antti Niemi, San Jose vs. NYI
Tuukka Rask, Boston @ Calgary
Jimmy Howard, Detroit @Florida
SLEEPER ALERT
Cam Ward, Carolina @ Edmonton
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Goalie Start: Niemi will start tonight. dailyfaceoff.com Tue 12/10/13 2:56 PM
Niemi was not very busy on Sunday stopping just 10 of 12 shots, but Josh Harding was magnificent and Niemi walked away with the loss. Niemi has been very streaky this season but the overall product has been good. He enters tonight's matchup with the Islanders at 16-5-5 with a 2.30 GAA and .914 SV%. Niemi is a must-start tonight.
Goalie Start: Niemi starts for the Sharks. dailyfaceoff.com Sun 12/8/13 2:56 PM
Niemi was yanked after allowing four goals on 27 shots in a 5-1 loss to the Penguins on Thursday. The loss snapped a six-game winning streak for the Finnish netminder. He will be back in goal tonight against the Wild. Minnesota is a great home team, but Niemi is no slouch on the road posting a 6-3-3 record with a 2.34 GAA and .916 SV%.
Goalie Start: Niemi will almost certainly return to the net after A... dailyfaceoff.com Sun 12/8/13 2:56 PM
Niemi was yanked after allowing four goals on 27 shots in a 5-1 loss to the Penguins on Thursday. The loss snapped a six-game winning streak for the Finnish netminder. He should be back in goal tonight against the Wild. Minnesota is a great home team, but Niemi is no slouch on the road posting a 6-3-3 record with a 2.34 GAA and .916 SV%.
THE GOALIE EDGE: 12/8/2013 primepucks.com Sun 12/8/13 11:14 AM
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Corey Crawford will most likely draw the start for Chicago against an overmatched Florida team. After losing three straight for the first time this season, look for the Blackhawks to pounce all over the Panthers. This one could get ugly.. Coming off two straight road losses against Pittsburgh and Carolina, the Sharks can't afford to slip up against the Wild. Josh Harding will be tough in goal, but we like Niemi and company to snap their six-game skid against the Wild.. The Leafs will be up for this clash against the Boston team that stunned them in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals. Jonathan Bernier should be in net tonight for the Leafs, and just maybe, they catch the Bruins a bit flat after that emotional come-from-behind win against Pittsburgh. We are sniffing upset here, as the stage might belong to Bernier.
FANTASY MUST STARTS
Corey Crawford, Florida @ Chicago
Antti Niemi, San Jose @ Minnesota
SLEEPER ALERT
Jonathan Bernier, Toronto vs. Boston
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Steve (37-27) Crawford
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THE GOALIE EDGE: 12/8/13 primepucks.com Sun 12/8/13 11:14 AM
~~Corey Crawford will most likely draw the start for Chicago against an overmatched Florida team. After losing three straight for the first time this season, look for the Blackhawks to pounce all over the Panthers. This one could get ugly.. Coming off two straight road losses against Pittsburgh and Carolina, the Sharks can't afford to slip up against the Wild. Josh Harding will be tough in goal, but we like Niemi and company to snap their six-game skid against the Wild.. The Leafs will be up for this clash against the Boston team that stunned them in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals. Jonathan Bernier should be in net tonight for the Leafs, and just maybe, they catch the Bruins a bit flat after that emotional come-from-behind win against Pittsburgh. We are sniffing upset here, as the stage might belong to Bernier.
FANTASY MUST STARTS
Corey Crawford, Florida @ Chicago
Antti Niemi, San Jose @ Minnesota
SLEEPER ALERT
Jonathan Bernier, Toronto vs. Boston
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Steve (37-27) Crawford
Ray (34-29) Crawford
Mike (31-27) Rask