Markstrom was one of seven players placed in the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Wednesday, leading the league to postpone Calgary's next two games.

EDGE Analysis

Even with the NHL suspending a few extra contests, Markstrom still will have to produce two negative test results in order to be cleared to play again, and that's if he's vaccinated and asymptomatic. Otherwise, he'll be out for a minimum of 10:days. In the meantime, the Flames will likely turn to Daniel Vladar while calling up a backup from AHL Stockton.