Stars' Niemi starting Game 3

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It's Antti Niemi's crease for now.

After playing coy at the morning skate, Dallas Stars head coach Lindy Ruff tabbed Niemi his starter Tuesday night prior to Game 3 against the St. Louis Blues.

Kari Lehtonen started Game 2 on Sunday, but was pulled after allowing three goals on five shots.

Niemi stopped 19 of 20 shots in the Stars' overtime loss.

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