VIDEO: Sharks' Niemi stops Richards on point-blank opportunity

Starting Antti Niemi in Wednesday's Game 7 appears to be the correct decision for the San Jose Sharks after one period.

Niemi turned aside nine shots in the opening 20 minutes - including this pad save on an unchecked Mike Richards in the slot off a faceoff.

[Source: NHL.com]

Niemi was benched for Game 6 after allowing eight goals on 45 shots in Games 4 and 5.