Antti Niemi stopped 32 of 36 shots in a 4-3 loss Wednesday. Niemi allowed two goals on 12 shots in the second period. He has now surrendered four goals in each of his last two starts.

Antti Niemi allowed four goals on just 23 shots in San Jose's 5-3 loss to Phoenix Saturday night. It was not a stellar game for the veteran goaltender who was seeing his first game action since returning from a mid-body injury.

Antti Niemi will start for San Jose on Saturday. That's hardly a surprise, considering that Niemi already declared on Friday that he felt good enough to return to the Sharks' lineup. Niemi missed Thursday's game because of a mid-body injury.

Antti Niemi (mid body) felt good enough to return after Friday's practice. Niemi was struck by the puck and didn't participate in Thursday's game as a result. "It's fine now," Niemi said. "It's a coaching decision."

Antti Niemi (undisclosed injury) is expected back in the San Jose net on Saturday. Apparently Niemi took a shot during practice in a sensitive area and was forced to sit out Thursday's game. Coach Todd McLellan said that the injury would be fine within 24 hours. Thomas Greiss played in place of Niemi while the Sharks recalled Tyler Sexsmith to back up Greiss. If Sexsmith is sent down on Saturday, you will know that Niemi is back.

Antti Niemi will not be in uniform for the Sharks on Thursday night because of an unspecified injury. The ailment, which he suffered in Wednesday's practice, is believed to be minor in nature. Niemi is coming off a pair of shutout victories in his last two starts and he has been an excellent fantasy option between the pipes this year, so hopefully he won't be sidelined for very long.

Antti Niemi turned aside all 30 of the Columbus Blue Jackets' shots as the San Jose Sharks dominated them 6-0. Niemi now has two shutouts in a row, with 55 saves in that duo of games. Niemi has a 22-10-5 record with a .920 save percentage and 2.24 GAA this season, making him one of the best values in fantasy.

Antti Niemi collected a 25-save shutout as the San Jose Sharks beat the Calgary Flames 1-0. Niemi was especially brilliant in an action-packed third period as the Flames out-shot the Sharks 14-11. Niemi is now 21-10-5 overall.

Antti Niemi saved 26 of 30 shots in a 4-3 loss to Vancouver on Saturday. Niemi allowed two goals on eight shots in the third period. He's struggled recently, allowing four goals in four of his last six starts.

Antti Niemi is the likely starter against the Canucks Saturday afternoon. Although nothing is official, we would be shocked if Niemi didn't get the call with the Sharks facing a team as talented as Vancouver.