Niemi will man the crease in Monday's matchup with St. Louis, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Niemi gets the start after recording back-to-back victories in which he allowed just three pucks to bend the twine. The netminder faces a Blues squad that has won four of their last five and is averaging over three goals per night in those outings.

Niemi appears to be the starter Monday when the Stars face the Blues, reports Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News.

EDGE Analysis

As ever, it seems there's no amount of poor play that can stop the Stars from giving Niemi and Kari Lehtonen roughly an even split of starts in net. Niemi has been the superior netminder, posting a .909 save percentage, while his companion has just an .884. Niemi isn't lighting the world on fire and he's not going to see a ton of games, but he's outplaying his teammate and that's significant on a night when only four teams are playing.

Niemi saved 30 of 31 shots he faced during Friday's win over Vancouver.

EDGE Analysis

Niemi has a .945 save percentage over his past four appearances, and he hasn't lost in regulation in any of his past three starts (two wins). He's locked into a near 50-50 timeshare in the Dallas crease, and with a strong offense in front of him, Niemi should be a good candidate for wins when receiving the starting nod. He's worth a roster spot in all fantasy settings, and as long as you're selective when you start him, he can reward.

Niemi will be the starting goaltender for Friday night's matchup against the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Niemi's play has picked up recently after a rough season overall -- he boasts a .936 save percentage to go along with a 1.93 GAA in his last two starts and a relief appearance. He gets a Vancouver team Friday that ranks 28th in the league with 2.20 goals per game.

Niemi saved 27 of 29 shots during Monday's overtime win against Minnesota.

EDGE Analysis

Despite a solid 29-15-9 record since joining Dallas, Niemi owns a brutal .888 save percentage, and his GAA was 2.77 entering Monday's start. He's a viable source of wins, but the ratios can inflate your stat line in a hurry. It's wise to only start Niemi against favorable opponents, but even then, there's risk of being dealt a disastrous outing.

Niemi was the first goalie off the ice at Monday's morning skate and is expected to start against the Wild, Mark Stepneski of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Niemi will tend the twine on the heels of a 15-save relief appearance of Kari Lehtonen on Saturday. Stuck on just three wins in 10 appearances with an ugly 3.33 GAA and similarly underwhelming .900 save percentage, Niemi will look to shut down a Wild squad averaging 31 shots per game on the road this season.

Niemi relieved starter Kari Lehtonen in the second period of Saturday's game against Edmonton.

EDGE Analysis

The game was out of reach when Niemi arrived (down 4-0); still, he allowed just a single goal on 16 shots. Neither Niemi nor Kari Lehtonen have inspired confidence this season, either on the ice or in fantasy. Use with caution until one of them seizes the moment.

Niemi saved 31 of 33 shots he faced during an overtime loss to the Devils on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Niemi entered the game with an underwhelming .892 save percentage and a 3.65 GAA, so this was an encouraging outing for the 33-year-old goalie. Still, he's splitting the crease with Kari Lehtonen, and the Stars had allowed the fifth most goals per game (3.44) in the league entering Tuesday. However, as long as you're selective with who you start Niemi against, he has potential to help your fantasy club as a No. 3 goalie.

Niemi will guard the crease for Tuesday night's home game against the Devils, Sean Shapiro of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Niemi gets another shot after surrendering the last three starts to Kari Lehtonen. The Stars appear to be riding the hot hand with their goalies and to this point, neither has been able to distance themselves from the other with their play. Lehtonen has played better of late so he may just be getting a night off Tuesday, but either way, this is probably a situation to avoid from a fantasy perspective.

Making a relief appearance against the Jets on Tuesday, Niemi yielded four goals on 19 shots in relief of Kari Lehtonen. The Stars lost the road match, 8-2.

EDGE Analysis

Niemi entered the game in the second period after Jets phenom Patrik Laine completed a hat trick, only to allow two power-play goals, a shorthanded score, and yet another tally at even strength. It didn't seem to matter who was in goal for Dallas on Tuesday, as Winnipeg came to play. Niemi hasn't won since Oct. 25 -- five games -- and the Finn has an unsightly 3.64 GAA and .890 save percentage over that span. It's best to seek alternatives while he's this cold.