Antti Niemi will be between the pipes for the Sharks on Thursday against Columbus, according to Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area.

Niemi will be between the pipes Thursday against Columbus, Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area reports.

Analysis:

For the first time this season, coach Todd McLellan will break his trend of alternating starts between his goalies, as Niemi will be in the net for his second consecutive outing. Niemi is 3-1 this season with a save percentage of .920 and a GAA of 2.70. He's playing well and battling hard to really lock down that starting position over Alex Stalock.