Niemi allowed just one goal on 32 shots in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Coyotes.

EDGE Analysis

Just when you thought Dallas had made a decision on a starting netminder (Kari Lehtonen), Niemi has suddenly turned in two straight solid outings. The 32-year-old has given up just three in that span, while also surpassing 30 saves in both efforts. Coach Lindy Ruff may start to lose sleep over this debacle.

Niemi has been confirmed in goal against the Coyotes on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Niemi will make just his fourth start in the month of March as it seems Kari Lehtonen has firmly taken over as the starter in Dallas. The netminder is coming off a win against the Sharks in which he made 34 saves for a .944 save percentage and will look to make coach Lindy Ruff's decisions in goal that much harder.

Niemi appears to be Thursday's home starter against the Coyotes, Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

If you're chasing wins in your fantasy league, Niemi would seem to be a fine selection since he stops pucks for the league's top-ranked offense. However, it's been tough to recommend the seventh-year backstop of late since he's posted a 3.79 GAA in four March appearances. There will be plenty of alternatives on a 10-game slate Thursday.

Niemi stopped 34 of 36 shots in a 4-2 win over the Sharks on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Niemi hasn't performed well as of late, allowing at least five goals in three of his last four starts. The win was Niemi's first since February 23rd. The 32-year-old seems to have the Sharks' number though, as he's gone 2-0-1 with a .913 save percentage against them this season. With the Stars looking to make a Central Division run, it seems that they will lean on Kari Lehtonen more than Niemi going forward.

Niemi will be in the crease in Saturday's road game against the Sharks, Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Niemi hasn't made a start in goal since he surrendered five goals on 36 shots in a 5-4 overtime loss to the Blues on March 12. The 32-year-old netminder will look to pick up his 23rd win of the season Saturday in a decent road matchup with a Sharks team averaging 2.81 goals per game at home this season, 13th in the NHL.

Niemi stopped 10 of 11 shots after replacing Kari Lehtonen in a 5-2 loss to the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

While Niemi was only in this one to relieve Lehtonen, he was strong in the time he did play. Hopefully such a performance will carry over into his next performance and help Niemi pick up his first win since Feb. 23.

Niemi gave up five goals on 36 shots in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to St. Louis.

EDGE Analysis

Niemi is in a downward spiral, allowing 15 goals in his last four appearances, while also sporting an ugly .793 save percentage in that span. Also, he got benched in two of those outings, allowing Kari Lehtonen to step in and make his case for more starts. Hopefully you don't have to rely on Niemi, as his struggles are beyond evident.

Niemi will be in goal for Saturday's game against the Blues, Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Niemi has seen his playing time evaporate of late, but he will get the nod Saturday with the Stars playing for the second time in as many nights. He will be challenged by a surging Blues team that had won five games in a row.

Niemi is the likely starter against the St. Louis Blues on Saturday, reports NHL.com's Mark Stepneski.

EDGE Analysis

No surprise here, with the Stars in the back end of a back-to-back. However, Niemi has been erratic and not very good when he's gotten the net lately. He went from being the guy taking most of the starts to have a save percentage below .880 in seven of his last nine games. Niemi needs to turn things around in a big way before his name should be on your roster.

Niemi allowed four goals on 18 shots before getting pulled in the second period of Tuesday's 5-3 loss to Nashville.

EDGE Analysis

Niemi has been forgetful in his current three-game losing streak, allowing 10 goals and only saving .771 percent of shots. The netminder has also been pulled in two of those games, allowing owners to look the other way when considering Niemi as a starter. It may be best to avoid the Stars' goalie situation altogether.