Even before that bad stretch, we are just 4 points back of SJ with two games in hand. Tied in wins. As for Niemi, I actually turned the game off for awhile when it went to 3-1 to watch the KU game, so I missed all the second period goals. But he came up big a few times and played well in the SO, as usual. I don't think he did anything to hurt himself as compared to Huet. Oh, and we've won three straight with him in goal and the offense still not totally clicking. This article again suggests the Hawks will roll with Niemi/Huet in the playoffs. http://espn.go.com/nhl/blog/_/name/lebrun_pierre/id/4912608/stevie-y-ready-hawks-goalie-drama