Markstrom has sustained an injury to his lower body that will require further evaluation Wednesday, according to Canucks GM Jim Benning.

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In a corresponding move, the Canucks have recalled goalie Richard Bachman from AHL Utica in order to serve as the backup goalie to Ryan Miller in Wednesday's season opener against the Flames. As for Markstrom, the team should release more information about his status following the evaluation period, but he can be considered day-to-day until more concrete details are revealed.