Antti 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 was the first goalie off the ice at the Sharks' gameday skate and is thus on track to start Wednesday's game against the Kings, David Pollak of the San Jose Mercury News reports.

Analysis:

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. He gave way to Alex Stalock in Monday's 5-2 loss to New Jersey.