"Coach Joel Quenneville is sticking with Cristobal Huet in goal for the Blackhawks.

The veteran will make his fourth consecutive start Friday night when the Hawks host the Coyotes at the United Center. Antti Niemi, who had been scheduled to start Wednesday night's game against the Blues but didn't play because of an illness, missed Thursday's practice at the United Center.

Quenneville said Niemi "is doing much better. He should be ready to back up (Huet).""