Jacob Markstrom will likely start in goal Saturday afternoon against the Devils. Of course, there is always a chance that Panthers' coach Kevin Dineen could turn to Scott Clemmensen, a former Devil. We will try and update you closer to the 1:00 pm ET start time.

The last six games of the season are important for Jacob Markstrom. He will become a restricted free agent this summer and Jose Theodore will probably be allowed to test the market as a UFA. It's important for him to establish himself down the team's final stretch of the year and try to end on a high note before working on some things over the summer. "He needs to work on video, go home and continue to grow and come back for a fresh start," said goaltending coach Robb Tallas. "There are no guarantees in this league. You've got to earn spots in this league. They're not handed to you." Markstrom has been inconsistent at the NHL level, but he has potential and the Panthers still hold him in high regard.

Jacob Markstrom surrendered five goals on just 18 shots in a 5-2 loss to the Islanders Tuesday night. He was pulled early in the second period and backup Scott Clemmensen stopped all 13 shots he faced in relief. Markstrom has dropped his last four outings in Florida's crease and he's permitted a whopping 17 goals during that span.

It looks like Jacob Markstrom will get the start in net Tuesday night. Even when Markstrom plays well, it's hardly enough to guarantee a win given the team playing in front of him. We don't recommend trusting him the rest of this season.

Florida goaltender Jacob Markstrom stopped 19 of 21 shots as he and the Florida Panthers dropped a 3-1 decision to the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins Saturday night. Markstrom didn't play poorly last night but he's had a rough go with a poor team. He was shelled in the Panthers' 7-2 loss to Winnipeg Thursday.

Despite getting shelled against the Jets Thursday, we expect Jacob Markstrom to start Saturday against the Penguins. After all, he is the Panthers' goalie of the present and future--as dim as both may be. Start him at your own peril.

Jacob Markstrom kicked out 17 of 23 shots in a 7-2 loss Thursday. Markstrom was pulled about halfway through the game. Scott Clemmensen replaced him and stopped 11 of 12 shots, but the damage was already done.

Jacob Markstrom yielded four goals on 31 shots in Florida's 4-3 loss to the Capitals on Saturday night. Markstrom gave up all of the goals by 14:22 of the second period, in a loss that snapped his three-game winning streak. Markstrom is likely going to be erratic as the season draws to a close, but there's nothing the Panthers lose by rolling him out there and letting them see what they have in him.

Jacob Markstrom will be between the pipes Saturday against the Capitals. Not a big surprise here. Not sure you want to start Markstrom against a surging Washington team, though.

Look for Jacob Markstrom to start again Saturday. Markstrom is on a heater, winning his last three starts and looking more confident with every outing. "I didn't start off the way I wanted to,'' Markstrom said. "You can't hide under a pillow and you sure can't hide on the ice. You just have to grab the bull by the horns and work hard, make it work. Hard work does pay off. And we're playing very well. I'm happy for the opportunity.'' Markstrom might not have deliver for fantasy owners in time to help this season but his recent surge lends promise for 2013-14.