Antti Niemi made 29 saves in San Jose's 2-1 shootout win over Chicago on Saturday. Niemi gave up the lone goal shorthanded, 1:03 after the Sharks had gone ahead in the third period. He has five wins over his past six games. Niemi's posted a 2.35 goals-against average and .914 save percentage this season.

Antti Niemi allowed three goals on 27 shots in San Jose's 3-0 loss to Edmonton Wednesday night. Niemi played a solid game, but the Sharks failed to score again. Niemi now has a 27-11-6 record with a 2.38 goals-against average and .913 save percentage. The Sharks will play immediately again on Thursday against Calgary so Alex Stalock could be the starting goalie.

Antti Niemi made 20 saves in the Sharks' 3-2 overtime win against the Wild on Saturday night. Niemi gave up the game's first two goals, but steadied his game play in the second period. He has four straight wins, 27 on the year, to go along with a 2.37 goals-against average and .913 save percentage this season.

Antti Niemi will be in goal for San Jose on Saturday night versus Minnesota despite some superb play from backup Alex Stalock of late. Stalock has posted shutout wins in each of his last two outings, including a 1-0 win against Winnipeg on Thursday. Niemi hasn't been playing poorly and he's still the team's number goalie, so the decision to keep going with him shouldn't be called into question. He has won four of his last five starts and he has allowed just nine goals (four of which came in one game) over that span. Stalock's hot play could earn him some extra playing time, though.

Antti Niemi turned aside 21 of 23 shots in San Jose's 3-2 victory over Calgary Monday night. Niemi has won four games in his last five starts. He now has a 26-10-6 record with a 2.38 goals-against average and .913 save percentage.

Antti Niemi made 25 saves in a 5-4 win over Tampa Bay on Saturday. It wasn't an impressive performance for Niemi, who is typically very solid. He has won three of his past four outings and going into Saturday's match-up he permitted just one goal in three straight games. Niemi has a 25-10-6 record with a .913 save percentage and a 2.39 GAA on the year.

Antti Niemi has stopped 41 of 53 shootout attempts this season. Sharks coach Todd McLellan credited Niemi's patience as the cause of his shootout success. "He's a big man, and he's very patient, takes a lot of the net away," McLellan said. "Just not overly jumpy in the net, and he allows the shooter to make the first move and then he reacts from there." Niemi's success in the skills competition is nothing new. He has a 31-20 record in shootouts and has stopped 74.7% of shooter attempts.

Antti Niemi had to earn his 24th victory of the season, making 35 saves and stopping three more in the shootout to lift the Sharks 2-1 over the Caps. Niemi is now 24-10-6 with a .915 save percentage and 2.35 goals against average.

Antti Niemi was the tough-luck loser Saturday night as the Sharks lost to the Bruins 1-0. Niemi set aside 21 shots, giving up the only goal in the third period. He has allowed one goal in three of his last five outings. Niemi has a 2.39 goals-against average and .913 save percentage this season.

Antti Niemi turned aside 24 of 25 shots in San Jose's 4-1 win over Detroit Thursday night. Niemi now has a 23-9-6 record with a 2.43 goals-against average and a .912 save percentage.