Antti Niemi allowed three goals on 34 shots in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Blackhawks Sunday night. With the way the team blew a late lead in this game, one would expect Niemi to have a few regrets, but that's further compounded on this night by the fact that the loss came at the hands of his former team. Look for Niemi to seek redemption in his next start.

It appears that Antti Niemi will start in back-to-back games this weekend. Niemi only allowed one goal in a loss last night, so it makes some sense that the San Jose Sharks are looking to him on Sunday. Niemi will face the Chicago Blackhawks, the team he won a Stanley Cup with. The Finnish netminder is 11-6-1 with a 2.27 GAA and a .921 save percentage in 2011-12.

Antti Niemi only allowed one goal, but was saddled with the loss in the St. Louis Blues' 1-0 defeat of the San Jose Sharks on Saturday night. Beyond the wrister from Kevin Shattenkirk that beat him on the short side, Niemi was perfect in net. It didn't matter, however, as his teammates could do nothing to get by the brick wall that was Brian Elliot. Niemi's record dropped to 11-6-1 on the season, but his 2.27 goals-against average and .921 save percentage remain very solid. He hasn't allowed more than two goals in his last three outings. The Sharks have one just twice in their last 11 games.

Antti Niemi improved his record to 11-5-1 on the season after making 18 saves on 20 shots in the San Jose Sharks' 5-2 win on Thursday night against the Dallas Stars. With a 2.34 goals-against average and .920 save percentage, Niemi has had a a disappointing few games, only winning once in his last four outings before Thursday. The Sharks possess a very deep attack, so as long as the netminder remains steady in net, the wins will come with ease.

Antti Niemi only faced 21 shots against the Minnesota Wild, but the two goals he allowed were enough for another San Jose Sharks loss. Niemi has been a nice fantasy pick overall, but he's been struggling lately, with a 1-3 record in his last four games. He's still looking solid at 10-5-1 though, so he seems fine in the big picture. The Sharks have the talent to turn things around, but it might not always be a smooth process.

Antti Niemi made 29 saves as the San Jose Sharks edged the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 in the shootout Thursday night. Niemi had dropped two straight before this win. His record improved to 10-4-1 and he now has a 2.38 goals-against average and .921 save percentage this season -- right on pace with his career averages.

Antti Niemi stopped 31 of 33 Los Angeles Kings' shots in a 2-0 loss Monday night. After putting together five straight victories, Antti Niemi has lost his last two straight. With just four losses on the season Niemi should be able to bounce back and remain confident in the crease.

Antti Niemi had an off game in the San Jose Sharks' 3-2 loss to the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday night, making just 24 saves. When you're humming along with five straight wins in which you've allowed six goals, a performance like this is excusable. It's a bit of a shame for the Sharks, though, as they greatly outplayed the Vancouver, getting 45 shots on net. Niemi is 9-3-1 with a 2.37 goals-against average and .921 save percentage on the year.

Antti Niemi will get the start on Saturday when the Sharks are home to the Vancouver Canucks. Niemi shutout the Blackhawks Wednesday, stopping 34 shots and has allowed only six goals in his last five games, all wins. He will try to continue his hot streak tonight and we recommend starting him in any pool that uses goaltending stats.

Antti Niemi turned aside all 34 Blackhawks shots in a 1-0 victory on Wednesday. Niemi has allowed just six goals over his last five games. This was also the third straight start that Niemi made 30 or more saves. He had a 2.38 GAA and .920 save percentage in 60 starts last season and he should put up similar numbers in 2011-12.