Niemi is expected to start in goal Saturday against the Flames, Kevin Kurz of CSNBayArea.com reports. Niemi gave up four goals on just 24 shots Thursday against Boston but still earned the victory, his 10th of the season. He's in line to oppose Karri Ramo on Saturday, but coach Todd McLellan said Alex Stalock will likely mind the next Sunday in the second half of a back-to-back set.