Niemi stopped 24 of 26 shots in Monday's overtime win against the Predators.

EDGE Analysis

Niemi faced a heavy workload in the first and second periods, but the attack eased up and the 32-year-old was perfect in the third and overtime period to help deliver the win. The Finn served in a backup capacity for Dallas' three most recent games prior to Monday, but he still figures to be the main man in net going forward.