Markstrom and the Flames will be shut down through the NHL's holiday break with their next scheduled game currently Dec. 27 versus Edmonton, per the NHL's release Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Considering the Flames have 18 players in the league's COVID-19 protocols, even returning to action Dec. 27 seems like a long shot. Still, it will be a situation for fantasy players to monitor in the coming days if they have Markstrom in their leagues. For now, Daniel Vladar has yet to enter the protocols and would be the presumptive starter against the Oilers.