TUESDAY UPDATE: The Florida Panthers, in need of a goalie after starter Roberto Luongo was injured against the Penguins, picked up Pittsburgh's backup goalie on Tuesday.
The Panthers claimed Antti Niemi off waivers, the team announced. Niemi had was 0-3 with a .797 save percentage for the Penguins this season.
#FlaPanthers claim goaltender Antti Niemi off of waivers from Pittsburgh.
— Florida Panthers PR (@FlaPanthersPR) October 24, 2017
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After a dismal performance Saturday against the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Penguins placed back-up goaltender Antti Niemi on waivers.
BREAKING: Penguins place Antti Niemi on waivers. The numbers easily tell the story. #WPXI #Pens pic.twitter.com/IVWG7I6Mq6
— Chase Williams WPXI (@chasepwilliams) October 23, 2017
Niemi has started three games for the Penguins this season and all three were losses. His save percentage in those games was a dreary .797.
He was picked up in the off-season after Marc-Andre Fleury went to the Las Vegas Golden Nights.
Coach on Niemi: "The plan is he's going to go on waivers and the organization will make decisions going forward."
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) October 23, 2017
It's unclear whether the Penguins will recall Tristan Jarry from the Wilkes-Barre Baby Penguins or find another back-up goalie.
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