Niemi will protect the net Tuesday night against the Predators, Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Niemi has struggled as of late, as he has surrendered three or more goals in four straight starts. He stopped 30 of 33 shots in his last appearance against Detroit, although he still took the loss in overtime. He will look to get back on track Tuesday against a Predators team that he has faced twice already this season, earning the win each time. Nashville is currently in fourth place in the Central Division, and they are currently riding a four-game winning streak.