Antti Niemi allowed one goal on 30 shots in the Sharks' 2-1 victory over the Maple Leafs Thursday night. Niemi has been struggling lately but tonight was a nice way to bounce back for "Nemo". Although he's just a notch below some of the league's elite goaltending options, Niemi remains a nice second-tier netminder in fantasy, with the occasional run of elite play. With the win tonight, his record now stands at 24-14-6 on the season.

Antti Niemi allowed three goals on 11 shots and was removed from a 6-3 loss to the Blue Jackets Tuesday. Niemi had what appeared to be a nice matchup coming in, but it didn't turn out that way at all. Thomas Greiss entered the game with just under five minutes remaining in the first period and allowed three goals on 24 shots in relief.

It's unlikely that Antti Niemi will receive the same kind of criticism from San Jose Sharks coach Todd McLellan after Sunday's loss to the Detroit Red Wings. Niemi wasn't great by any means (three goals allowed on 28 shots), but he avoided the type of performance that drew his coach's ire on Thursday. Niemi has been struggling lately but remains a nice second-tier netminder in fantasy, with the occasional run of elite play.

Antti Niemi, who was severely criticized by coach Todd McLellan after his awful performance Thursday, is back in goal against Detroit Sunday afternoon. He has already allowed a goal on eight shots as the Sharks trail the wings 1-0 after the first period. This is a big start for Niemi. He will have to play well to regain his coaches confidence. That said, he is not off to an exceptionally good start.

Coach Todd McLellan tore a strip off Antti Niemi Thursday after the Lightning defeated the Sharks 6-5 in overtime. Niemi gave up six goals while making only 19 saves. "He wasn't any good," McLellan said. "I protect him a lot and I talk about the team, but he has to be better. He flat out has to be better." Well, at least McLellan doesn't mince his words. The Sharks are in Carolina Friday and it should be interesting to see if McLellan goes back to Niemi or puts Thomas Greiss in .

Antti Niemi was saddled with the loss against Tampa Bay Thursday night. Niemi has been sensational since taking over the number one job with San Jose at Christmas last season but tonight was a little bump in the road. Although he's just a notch below some of the league's elite goaltending options, Niemi has been a rock-solid No. 1 option in fantasy leagues this season. Keep rolling him out there, as he is one of the best goaltending options in the NHL.

Antti Niemi allowed two goals on 27 shots, but was saddled with a loss as San Jose dropped a 3-0 decision to the Blues. Niemi didn't play poorly in this game, but the stingy Blues defense didn't allow any San Jose shooters to beat Jaroslav Halak. Niemi's impressive record drops to 23-13-5 with the loss.

Antti Niemi will get the start Sunday against St. Louis. Not a huge surprise. Adjust your goaltending rotation accordingly.

Antti Niemi made 30 saves to win for the fifth time in eight starts against Chicago since leaving the Blackhawks for San Jose before last season. The Sharks emerged with a 5-3 triumph and the Hawks dropped their seventh consecutive game. Niemi was the Hawks' goalie when they won the Stanley Cup in 2010 but he departed when the Hawks refused to pay him what he thought he deserved.

Antti Niemi hopes to get the start on Friday as he will face his former Chicago teammates. Niemi was the goalie for Chicago when they won the 2010 Stanley Cup, but the Blackhawks were forced to let him go when they couldn't afford to pay him what he was worth. "You have a lot of energy, for sure, when you play a former team," Niemi said. "You want to beat those guys. You try to draw on the emotion of playing against the top teams or the top goalie." Coach Todd McLellan only said 'we'll see' when asked if Niemi will start. Stay tuned.