Niemi allowed six goals on 43 shots in the Canadiens loss in Edmonton on November 13th. Niemi has played in just six of the Canadiens’ first 22 games this season, but will make his second appearance vs. the Sabres tonight. He allowed four goals on 42 shots in a 4-3 loss in their first meeting.
Niemi allowed four goals on 38 shots in the Canadiens win over the Golden Knights on Saturday. Carey Price has struggled against the Oilers in his career, so Niemi will make his sixth appearance tonight in Edmonton. Niemi is 4-1-0 with a 3.30 GAA and .894 SV% in five starts this season.
Niemi allowed three goals on 24 shots in the Canadiens win in Brooklyn on Monday. Niemi has won three of his first four starts despite posting a below-average 3.13 GAA and .893 SV%. Tonight he faces a Vegas team that is fourth in the NHL in shots per game (34.3) but tied for 29th in goal-scoring (2.38).
Niemi allowed four goals on 42 shots in the Canadiens loss in Buffalo on October 25th. Carey Price has started the last four games, but Niemi will get back in the crease tonight against the Islanders. The veteran netminder has allowed at least three goals in all three of his starts, posting a 3.26 GAA and .898 SV% overall.
Niemi allowed four goals on 42 shots in the Canadiens loss in Buffalo on October 25th. Carey Price has started the last four games, but Niemi will get back in the crease tonight against the Islanders. The veteran netminder has allowed at least three goals in all three of his starts, posting a 3.26 GAA and .898 SV% overall.
Niemi allowed three goals on 28 shots in the Canadiens win over the Red Wings on October 15th. Niemi has not started a game for 10 days, but will make his third start of the season tonight in Buffalo. Niemi has won each of his first two outings, while allowing a combined six goals on 56 shots (.893 SV%). The Sabres are 2-2-0 on home-ice this season.
Niemi allowed three goals on 28 shots in the Canadiens win over the Penguins on Saturday. Niemi won his first start of the season, filling in for Carey Price who was out with the flu. Price was back on the ice for Monday’s morning skate, but it looks like the Habs will stick with Niemi versus the Red Wings. Detroit is 0-3-2 and are averaging just 2.20 goals per game so far.
Niemi allowed three goals on 28 shots in the Canadiens win over the Penguins on Saturday. Niemi won his first start of the season, filling in for Carey Price who was out with the flu. Price was back on the ice for Monday’s morning skate, but it looks like the Habs will stick with Niemi versus the Red Wings. Detroit is 0-3-2 and are averaging just 2.20 goals per game so far.
With Carey Price out with the flu, Niemi will make his first start of 2018-19. Niemi struggled the early part of 2017-18, but was strong in a Canadiens uniform, going 7-5-4 with a 2.46 GAA and .929 SV% in 17 starts and two relief appearances. As solid as he was with Montreal last year, he is a terrible option tonight vs. the Penguins.
Following a disastrous start to the 2017-18 season with the Penguins and Panthers, Niemi settled in in Montreal. The veteran netminder went 7-5-4 with a 2.46 GAA, .929 SV% and one shutout in 17 starts and two relief appearances with the Canadiens. He will likely be back as the Habs’ primary backup behind Carey Price next season.
Niemi stopped all 35 shots that he faced in the Canadiens shutout win in Buffalo on last Friday. Carey Price has started the last two games, but Niemi will get a shot tonight in Pittsburgh. He is an impressive 2-2-2 with a 1.99 GAA and .949 SV% in six March starts.
Roberto Luongo is day-to-day with an undisclosed injury so Sateri will serve as James Reimer’s backup tonight. It doesn’t look like his stay with the team will be a long one as the Panthers are hopeful that Luongo will be good-to-go early next week.
Niemi gave up two goals on 40 shots in the Canadiens loss to the Panthers on Monday. Niemi will start the front-end of the Canadiens back-to-back tonight in Buffalo with Carey Price going tomorrow. Niemi is 1-2-2 with a 2.38 GAA and .940 SV% in March.
Niemi gave up two goals on 40 shots in the Canadiens loss to the Panthers on Monday. Niemi will start the front-end of the Canadiens back-to-back tonight in Buffalo with Carey Price going tomorrow. Niemi is 1-2-2 with a 2.38 GAA and .940 SV% in March.
Niemi allowed four goals on 38 shots in the Canadiens loss to the Penguins on Thursday. Niemi has gone 1-1-2 with a 2.45 GAA and .938 SV% in four starts in March. Tonight he will make his 16th appearance with the Canadiens, having gone 5-3-4 with a 2.43 GAA and .930 SV% since joining Montreal.
