Now, Antti Niemi - who was at the centre of that iconic joke - has revealed he's actually spoken to the man who made that famous call.

Niemi saw action in 17 games with the Habs this year, in which he posted an 8-6-2 record, 3.78 GAA and .887 save percentage. The netminder played for three different teams in 2017-18 and appeared ...

Niemi surrendered four goals on 24 shots in a 5-2 loss to the Sharks on Thursday. Making a rare appearance in place of the oft-used Carey Price, Niemi didn't have what it takes to stop the NHL's ...

Niemi will start Saturday's home game against the Devils, Pat Hickey of the Montreal Gazette reports. Niemi lines up between the pipes because No. 1 goalie Carey Price is serving a one-game ...

Niemi was unbelievable in his last start, turning aside 52 of 53 shots en route to an impressive 5-1 victory over the Panthers on Tuesday. The Finnish netminder will look to stay sharp and secure ...

Niemi will be the home starter versus the Panthers on Tuesday, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports. Niemi reportedly will be countered by 39-year-old netminder Roberto Luongo in ...

Niemi was sharp in his last start Dec. 31 against the Stars, stopping 45 of 47 shots en route to a 3-2 win. The veteran netminder will look to stay dialed in and secure his seventh victory of the ...

Niemi will make his third straight start due to the absence of Carey Price (lower body). The Finnish netminder got rocked by the Lightning his last time out to the tune of six goals allowed on 32 ...

Niemi will complete the back-to-back set after getting the best of the Panthers with a 23-save outing in Sunrise, Florida on Friday. Montreal evidently would rather take the chance on a ...

Niemi allowed three goals on 26 shots in a 5-3 victory against the Panthers on Friday. While he's won more than half of the games he's started, Niemi's numbers are subpar.

Niemi has waited his turn patiently in the crease, making his last start Nov. 23 against the Sabres, and that wait will come to an end after seven straight games working as the backup. Niemi has ...