Jacob Markstrom G NJ Wed 9/14/11 6:59 AM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
Jacob Markstrom has impressed the Florida Panthers with his play in two rookie games.
He played in a 4-2 win over Tampa Bay on Sunday night and a 3-1 loss to Nashville on Tuesday afternoon. Markstrom has looked good after ending last season with a knee injury "I think you can see a huge difference in him from last year," said goalie coach Robb Tallas. "You can see the confidence. And this from a guy who hasn't played a full game since [February]. I'm real happy with how he played. He tracked the puck well, the goals that beat him were good shots. He's made big saves. He wants to stop every single puck. He came into camp with a mind that he's showing everyone he's healthy. He's making a stand for himself." Jose Theodore and Scott Clemmensen are projected to serve as Florida's netminders when the season starts, but if one of them gets hurt or struggles out of the gate then Markstrom could see action as early as this campaign.