Making a relief appearance against the Jets on Tuesday, Niemi yielded four goals on 19 shots in relief of Kari Lehtonen. The Stars lost the road match, 8-2.

EDGE Analysis

Niemi entered the game in the second period after Jets phenom Patrik Laine completed a hat trick, only to allow two power-play goals, a shorthanded score, and yet another tally at even strength. It didn't seem to matter who was in goal for Dallas on Tuesday, as Winnipeg came to play. Niemi hasn't won since Oct. 25 -- five games -- and the Finn has an unsightly 3.64 GAA and .890 save percentage over that span. It's best to seek alternatives while he's this cold.