NHL: Chicago 3, Los Angeles 0

Niemi appeared in only three games for Chicago during his rookie campaign of 2008-09. This was his 27th outing this season and he has won 19 of them.

The Blackhawks were held off the scoreboard until Troy Brouwer tallied on a wrist shot with 8:24 remaining in the second period. Tomas Kopecky then scored twice during the first 6 minutes of the third to give Niemi and the Blackhawks a cushion.

Chicago halted a three-game losing streak.

Jonathan Quick allowed three goals on 37 shots.

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