ANTERO NIITTYMAKI NEWS
Leafs move shooting gallery to Tampa
10 days ago by
Forecaster
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Toronto Maple Leafs forward Phil Kessel, who was robbed by Tampa Bay goalie Antero Niittymaki on 10 shots in a 2-1 loss on Nov. 3, will try to gain the upper hand Wednesday night when the teams meet in Florida.
Jon Jordan: Good Problems to Have
18 days ago by
Hockey Buzz
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If you cringed when you found out that Mike Smith would be starting in goal for the Tampa Bay Lightning in Arizona last night, you werenât alone. Nope, I was right there with you.
But it wasnât because of a lack of faith in Smithâs abilities, despite his moderate...
Smith will start in goal for Lightning
After a run of six consecutive starts, Antero Niittymaki will take a seat tonight when the Lightning visit Phoenix.
Mike Smith returns to the Lightning net
GLENDALE, Ariz. - After a run of six consecutive starts, Antero Niittymaki will take a seat tonight when the Lightning visit Jobing.com Arena outside Phoenix tonight (9 p.m., no local television). For Mike Smith, it will be his first action since being pulled after allowing five goals...
Hot goalie gets nod again
TAMPA—As expected, the Lightning will stay with the hot hand and start Antero Niittymaki in goal tonight at home against the Kings, coach Rick Tocchet said this morning. Niitymaki, the free agent acquisition from the Flyers, is 5-1-2 with a 2.05 goals-against average. He’...
Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Antero Niittymaki is on a real hot streak
24 days ago by
TampaBay.com
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Label doesn't fit Bolts goalie Niittymaki
As rock solid as he has been this year for the Lightning, Antero Niittymaki probably deserves a better label than "streaky."
Label doesn't fit Bolts goalie
As well as he played last year for the Flyers, and as rock solid as he has been this year for the Lightning, Antero Niittymaki probably deserves a better label than "streaky goalie."
Some Surprising Goalies
27 days ago by
Kuklas Korner
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Goaltending is a position that can have a tremendous effect on a team. A team with a top goalie can significantly exceed expectations. Likewise, a team with poor goaltending will fail to live up to expectation. Short term predictions based on goaltending are hard...
Saturday's Three Stars: Nabokov blanks Pens in rout
27 days ago by
Puck Daddy
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No. 1 Star: Evgeni Nabokov(notes), San Jose SharksThe Sharks netminder was solid against the defending champions making 26 saves for his 49th career NHL shutout during a 5-0 San Jose victory. After facing just three shots in the first period, the Penguins tested Nabokov with 24 shots...
Olympic goalie questions ring out
28 days ago by
Fox Sports
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Could red-hot netminder Antero Niittymaki be the Olympic answer for Finland? THN looks at goalie situations as the Games near.
Third Time’s The Charm
29 days ago by
Kuklas Korner
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Ottawa’s goal ‘luck’ returns, how to lay a clean hit, H1N1 hits the organization, and the can’t miss $4 million hockey cards, but first..
From the Ottawa Sun, on Ottawa’s 3-2 OT win over Tampa,
Returning to the lineup after missing two games with what’s believed...
Thursday Morning NHL Papers: Eastern Conference
November 05, 2009 by
Illegal Curve
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This morning in the Eastern Conference, Rangers interested in Peter Forsberg, Flyers not interested in Peter Forsberg, Maxime Talbot returns to practice, Jason Spezza may play tonight, new linemates for Phil Kessel, Antero Niittymaki starting in Tampa Bay and much more after the jump.
The Tampa Bay Lightning opts for a goaltending tandem with Mike Smith and Antero Niittymaki
November 04, 2009 by
TampaBay.com
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Bolts earn first road win of the season
Antero Niittymaki stopped 40 shots to help the Lightning snap an 11-game winless streak on the road.
Reminder: Flyers vs. Tampa Puck Drop @ 5
With the Phils game later in the evening across the street, the NHL has pushed up the start time of the Flyers-Lightning game to 5:00 p.m. this evening. The boys in orange and black are coming off a big win Saturday and will face former teammate Steve Downie. Antero Niittymaki should...
Niittymaki on top of game despite layoff
Although Antero Niittymaki hadn't seen live action in two weeks, the Lightning netminder showed no rust in his first start since Oct. 14.
Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Antero Niittymaki gets praise from both teams after shootout loss to New Jersey Devils
October 31, 2009 by
TampaBay.com
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Video: Tampa Bay Lightning's 'naked breakaways' titillate fans
October 21, 2009 by
Puck Daddy
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Tampa Bay Lightning winger Marty St. Louis stood at the center of the rink, ready for his shootout chance. Slowly, he shuffled his bare, sock-less legs down the ice in sandals rather than skates, before putting the puck past the goalie. He joyously celebrated, because he wasn't...
Jon Jordan: Niitty's Net?
October 17, 2009 by
Hockey Buzz
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As Antero Niittymaki (2-0, 2.00, .932) returns to the Tampa Bay Lightning net tonight in Pittsburgh, youâll hear all the ârightâ things from head coach Rick Tocchet and others in the organization.
Mike Smith is the number one.
Nittymakiâs the backup.
Smittyâs...
Jon Jordan: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Lightning/Senators, 10/15/09
October 16, 2009 by
Hockey Buzz
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While one loss doesnât exactly neutralize a solid 2-1-2 start for the Tampa Bay Lightning, Thursday nightâs 7-1 drubbing in Ottawa comes awful close.
Mike Smithâs return to the Lightning net, after back-to-back stellar performances by Antero Niittymaki, was rather...
Lightning win 2nd straight game
Goalie Antero Niittymaki got a second straight win with a 3-2 victory against the Florida Panthers.
Smith well enough to play, but Niittymaki gets the call
TAMPA - Antero Niittymaki played well in his first start, so he gets the call tonight although Mike Smith feels well enough to play. Niittymaki will start in back-to-back games tonight as the Lightning host in-state rival Florida. There will be no goaltending controversy, however....
Tocchet keeps Niittymaki in goal for tonight's game
Antero Niittymaki played well in his first start, so he gets the call tonight although Mike Smith feels well enough to play.
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