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Diving stick save by Antti Niemi keeps San Jose ahead

If the Sharks trade this guy, they better get a good return.

by Andrew Hirsh
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San Jose Sharks goaltender Antti Niemi is one of very few people who likes to play the Detroit Red Wings. In his last five starts against the Wings, he's allowed just four goals combined and has a record of 4-0-1.

He continued to thrive against Detroit on Thursday. Through two periods, he stopped 21 of 22 shots -- including this magnificent save with 1:28 left in the second stanza:

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