Niemi was designated as Tuesday night's home starter against the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

Dallas remains dead last in the league at 3.20 goals allowed per contest, despite Kari Lehtonen manufacturing a sturdy .921 save mark over the last five. But to avoid burning him out, the Stars will turn to Niemi -- 5-3-3, 3.20 GAA -- for this next one. Despite that hideous peripheral figure, there should at least be some confidence in the fact that the Finn has managed a 2.29 GAA on home rinks over the course of his career.