Niemi led the Stars onto the ice Saturday and is expected to start against St. Louis, Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Coach Lindy Ruff will stick with Niemi for a second straight night, keeping Kari Lehtonen and his 10-1-0 record on the bench. Niemi is 12-4-2 himself after another strong performance Friday against the Flyers, allowing one goal on 20 shots.