Jacob Markstrom G NJ Tue 4/2/13 11:05 PM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
Jacob Markstrom defended 39 shots in a 3-2 shootout win over Tampa Bay Tuesday night.
He has won his last three outings in Florida's crease and has seemingly shed whatever jitters he had when he first arrived following his call up from the minors. Markstrom now owns a 6-7-1 record with a .922 save percentage and a 2.57 GAA this season.
Jacob Markstrom G NJ Sat 3/30/13 10:44 PM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
Jacob Markstrom made 24 saves in the Panthers' 3-2 overtime victory versus the Devils on Saturday night.
The young netminder has four wins in his last six starts, so he's slowly starting to settle down. Still, he doesn't play on a very good team, so it will be tough to predict a drastic improvement on his 2.70 goals-against average and .918 save percentage as the season carries on.
Jacob Markstrom G NJ Sat 3/30/13 11:28 AM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
Updating an earlier item, it will be Jacob Markstrom not Scott Clemmensen in goal against the Devils Saturday.
Coach Kevin Dineen has opted to go with the rookie over the veteran with a solid resume against New Jersey. Adjust your goaltending rotation accordingly.
Jacob Markstrom G NJ Fri 3/29/13 9:42 AM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
Kevin Dineen says Jacob Markstrom looks "comfortable" after a rough start to the season.
Markstrom allowed four goals in a shootout win Thursday but has played much better than his 4-7-1 record would indicate. "He looked a little tight early in games this year, now he looks like he's letting his skill and natural talent take over. He was big for us tonight," Dineen said after the game. On the year, Markstrom has a .918 and a 2.70 GAA.
Jacob Markstrom G NJ Thu 3/28/13 10:46 PM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
Jacob Markstrom allowed four goals on 40 shots Thursday en route to a 5-4 shootout win over the Sabres.
The victory snaps a two-game mini slump and improves his record to 4-7-1 on the season. Despite his record, Markstrom has actually played quite well, as his strong save percentage proves.
Jacob Markstrom G NJ Thu 3/28/13 1:27 PM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
Jacob Markstrom will get the call Thursday when the Panthers host Buffalo.
He has a solid .921 save percentage and a 2.59 goals-against average in 11 appearances this campaign, but his 3-7-1 record won't help fantasy owners looking for wins.
Jacob Markstrom G NJ Tue 3/26/13 9:44 PM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
Jacob Markstrom stopped 28 of 31 Toronto shots in a 3-2 loss Tuesday night.
He has dropped his last two starts after winning his previous two to give him a 3-7-1 record on the season. Markstrom should generally be started when he faces a favorable match-up, as the Panthers likely won't provide him with much support for the remainder of the truncated season.
Jacob Markstrom G NJ Tue 3/26/13 1:58 PM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
Jacob Markstrom is expected to get the start in net Tuesday night.
Markstrom has been much better since a two-game benching. Unfortunately, Markstrom's sub-par supporting cast is unlikely to change any time soon, meaning his 3-6-1 record is unlikely to get a boost. Start him at your own risk.
Jacob Markstrom G NJ Sun 3/24/13 8:28 PM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
Jacob Markstrom turned aside 34 of 35 shots Sunday, but was saddled with the loss in a 3-0 defeat at the hands of the New York Islanders.
It's really not his fault that his supporting cast is so decimated, but Markstrom is taking the brunt of it, as his record stands at 3-6-1 through 10 starts despite a very good save percentage. If he can continue to play as he has over the past week he'll have no trouble hanging on to the starting gig for the Panthers.
Jacob Markstrom G NJ Thu 3/21/13 10:11 PM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
Jacob Markstrom stopped all but one of the 45 shots he faced en route to a 3-1 win over the New York Rangers on Thursday.
Markstrom has now won back to back games after a rough start to his season. It's impossible to truly judge on such a small sample, but his last few outings provide some hope that he really can be the goalie of the future for the Panthers.