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.

There are 7 games scheduled for the NHL today. Philadelphia and the Islanders will start things off at 1:00 pm.  Ray Emery has been (confirmed) for the Flyers, giving starter Steve Mason a day off.  Mason has had a solid year, and he is 8-3 in his last 11 games, but it will be Emery today.  With Evgeni Nabokov still out, and Kevin Poulin struggling New York has (confirmed) that Anders Nilsson will start today. Nilsson has played in only 4 games this year and he has yet to win a game.  Like Emery in this one, but this could be a suprise game.  The Kings will be at Boston at 3:00, and this game will (likely) showcase two of the premier goaltenders in the NHL in Jonathan Quick and Tuukka Rask. Quick has gone 4-3 since his return from a groin injury, although he has only allowed 10 goals.  Rask has been struggling lately losing 4 of his last 5 games.  Tough one to call, but Boston plays well at home in afternoon games.  Florida plays at Pittsburgh, and it will (likely) be Tim Thomas for the Panthers. Thomas has lost his last 2 starts.  Marc-Andre Fleury (confirmed) on the other hand has won 5 straight for Pittsburgh. Have to go with the Penguins. Jaroslav Halak has been (confirmed) for St. Louis against Detroint. Halak has gone 3-1 since missing 2 weeks.  Jimmy Howard (confirmed) will be in goal for the Red Wings, and he has had a tough year with only 9 wins. Like St. Louis. Kari Lehtonen will (likely) start for Dallas today against Nashville. Lehtonen has been in a bad slump losing 7 of his last 8 games, while Nashille newcomer Devan Dubnyk (likely) got clobbered in his first start with the Predators allowing 5 goals. Look for Lehtonen to get out of his slump. Looks like Jonathan Bernier (likely) will start for Toronto against Phoenix. He has played well this year, and is sitting on 3 straight wins. Mike Smith (likely) will be in goal for the Coyotes. He has won 2 straight after a 6 game losing streak.  Go with Phoenix.  Calgary is at San Jose, and Karri Ramo (likely) will start for the Flames while Antti Niemi (likely) should be in goal for the Sharks. Niemi has won 3 of his last 4 losing only to Boston 1-0.  Take the Sharks. FANTASY MUST STARTS: Marc-Andre Fleury: Pittsburgh vs. Florida Antti Niemi: San Jose vs. Calgary SLEEPERS: Anders Nilsson: New York Islanders vs. Philadelphia DAILY GOALIE PICKS: Steve: (62-37) Jaroslav Halak Ray: (56-42) Jaroslav Halak Mike: (47-34) Antti Niemi

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.

Niemi gave up three goals on 28 shots in his third loss in his last four starts on Tuesday vs. Nashville. Tonight, he will take on the Red Wings for the second time this season, in the first meeting he stopped all 24 shots that he faced in a 1-0 shootout win.

Niemi gave up three goals on 28 shots in his third loss in his last four starts on Tuesday vs. Nashville. Tonight, he would take on the Red Wings for the second time this season, in the first meeting he stopped all 24 shots that he faced in a 1-0 shootout win.

Niemi was yanked after allowing three goals on 14 shots in a loss to the Avalanche on Saturday. He was given Sunday night off and there was rumblings that he wouldn't start tonight, but he gets the nod. The first time he faced the Predators he allowed three goals on 23 shots in a 3-2 loss.