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Antti Niemi: Headed overseas
Antti Niemi will join Helsinki Jokerit (KHL) for the 2019-20 campaign, Juha Luotola of Satakunnan Kansa reports.Niemi saw action in 17 games with the Habs this year, in which he posted an 8-6-2 record, 3.78 GAA and .887 save percentage. The netminder played for three different teams in 2017-18 and appeared to have found a home in Montreal, but a poor campaign saw him get his walking order immediately following season's end.
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Antti Niemi: Won't be re-signed by Montreal
The Canadiens aren't interested in re-signing Antti Niemi this offseason.Niemi struggled in limited action this campaign, compiling an 8-6-2 record while posting a sub-par 3.78 GAA and .887 save percentage in 17 appearances, so it's not exactly surprising to see that Montreal isn't interested in bringing him back to backup Carey Price again in 2019-20. The 35-year-old journeyman will hope to land a backup gig with a different NHL club this offseason, but if he doesn't garner any interest, he may decide to head overseas to continue his career.
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Canadiens' Antti Niemi: Rough night against former team
Antti Niemi surrendered four goals on 24 shots in a 5-2 loss to the Sharks on Thursday.Making a rare appearance in place of the oft-used Carey Price, Niemi didn't have what it takes to stop the NHL's third-best offense. Niemi's record falls to 8-6-2 with a 3.78 GAA and an .887 save percentage. Expect Price to start Friday's contest in Anaheim.
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Canadiens' Antti Niemi: Receives starting nod Thursday
Antti Niemi will start in the cage Thursday versus the Sharks in San Jose.Niemi last made an appearance in the crease Feb. 7 versus the Panthers, when he let in three goals on nine shots. The Montreal Canadiens remain in the thick of the playoff hunt, so his opportunities should be sparse down the stretch, but he'll get one Thursday versus a Sharks club notching 3.71 goals per game at home this season.
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Canadiens' Antti Niemi: Pulled versus Panthers
Antti Niemi was replaced by Carey Price after allowing three goals on nine shots in Sunday's 6-3 loss to Florida.Because Montreal tied the game at three in the second period, Niemi's record will not be affected by Sunday's loss and will remain at 8-5-2. On Sunday, the Finn played just 13:57 before he was replaced by Carey Price, who made 24 saves and allowed a pair of goals in the road defeat.
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Canadiens' Antti Niemi: Draws rare start
Antti Niemi will start on the road against the Panthers on Sunday, Eric Engels of Sportsnet.ca reports.The 35-year-old has not seen the ice since Feb. 2, and has a 3.61 GAA and .893 save percentage this campaign. Niemi could be busy, facing a Panthers team that averages 33.3 shots per game.
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Canadiens' Antti Niemi: Pushes game to overtime
Antti Niemi made 24 saves Saturday in a 3-2 overtime loss to New Jersey.Niemi was pressed into service because of Carey Price's one-game suspension. He will be back on the bench Sunday when the Habs take on Edmonton.
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Canadiens' Antti Niemi: Will start Saturday
Antti Niemi will start Saturday's home game against the Devils, Pat Hickey of the Montreal Gazette reports.Niemi lines up between the pipes because No. 1 goalie Carey Price is serving a one-game suspension for declining an invitation to participate in the All-Star Game. Montreal is expected to call up Michael McNiven from AHL Laval to serve as Niemi's backup.
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Canadiens' Antti Niemi: Three-game win streak snapped
Antti Niemi made 19 saves in a 5-2 loss to Philadephia on Saturday night.Niemi is used in spot duty and had been money in the bank in his last three games (all wins). Unfortunately, Philly had his number Saturday. Niemi's record drops to 8-5 with the loss.
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Canadiens' Antti Niemi: Gets starting nod
Antti Niemi will start between the pipes in Saturday's home game against the Flyers.Niemi was unbelievable in his last start, turning aside 52 of 53 shots en route to an impressive 5-1 victory over the Panthers on Tuesday. The Finnish netminder will look to stay sharp and secure a fourth straight victory in a home matchup with a Philadelphia team that's 8-13-3 on the road this season.
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