Niemi was the first goalie off the ice at the Sharks' pre-game skate and is thus on track to start Wednesday's game against the Kings, David Pollak of the San Jose Mercury News reports. Niemi -- who sports a 2.59 GAA and .911 save percentage in 34 games -- returns to the San Jose net for the team's final game before the NHL All-Star break after giving way to Alex Stalock in Monday's 5-2 loss to New Jersey.