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Penguins place back-up goalie Niemi on waivers

Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Antti Niemi (31), of Finland, makes a save on a shot by the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

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.

After a dismal performance Saturday against the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Penguins placed back-up goaltender Antti Niemi on waivers.

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.

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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