Goalie Antti Niemi has given coach Lindy Ruff reason to go with him for a third consecutive start against the Flyers.
Niemi has allowed only three goals in the last two games. Both games were at home, which extends a noteworthy trend.
Since the start of last season, Niemi is 21-7-3 with a 2.22 goals-against average and .921 save percentage at the AAC. He is 10-10-7 with a 3.35 GAA and .891 save percentage on the road in that span.
Niemi could not give a specific reason for the split in performance. Niemi said he has had more bad fortune on the road than at home.