The Florida coaching staff was very happy with the performance of goalie Jacob Markstrom in Friday night's 5-2 loss to New Jersey. Two of the five goals were scored into an empty net and Markstrom actually kept his teammates in a game in which they were badly outplayed. Said Panthers' assistant coach Gord Murphy of Markstrom's play' " He came in and played very well. He gave us a chance to win the game and made some huge saves for us. He looked very confident and comfortable in the net. We have a lot of confidence in him." Although he may be returned to San Antonio of the AHL once Jose Theodore returns from a knee injury, Markstrom is making a case for the Cats' starting goalie position in 2012-13. We would advise you pick him up and stash him on reserve if you can.

Jacob Markstrom kicked out 24 of 27 shots in a 5-2 defeat Friday. Two of the five goals were scored on an empty net. Markstrom and Scott Clemmensen are expected to split the Panthers goaltender duties while Jose Theodore is out with a knee injury.

Jacob Markstrom is expected to start on Friday. Scott Clemmensen played between the pipes on Thursday. The two are expected to split the goaltending duties while Jose Theodore recovers from a knee injury.

As expected, Jacob Markstrom was recalled from the AHL to back up Scott Clemmensen. He will likely not play in the Panthers' next two games, however, if Clemmensen does not show well against the Rangers and Devils, he could get a chance next week.

Jacob Markstrom should be summoned by the Panthers in the near future. The Panthers are without Jose Theodore, who is dealing with a knee injury. However, they don't have to play until Thursday, so Markstrom will spend a few more days in the minors before being called up. Markstrom will probably start in either Thursday or Friday's game.

The Panthers sent goaltender Jacob Markstrom back to San Antonio of the AHL. Markstrom has been up and down a few times already this season. In this instance, he was summoned to serve as Scott Clemmensen's backup Monday against Washington while Jose Theodore was under the weather. Markstrom has appeared in six games with the Panthers this season and is 2-3-1, 2.59 and .928.

Jacob Markstrom has been called up by the Florida Panthers. Jose Theodore is out due to an illness. Markstrom will probably serve as Scott Clemmensen's understudy.

The Florida Panthers have sent Jacob Markstrom down to AHL San Antonio. Markstrom was filling in for Scott Clemmensen while he was dealing with a lower body injury. Markstrom only started in one game during his most recent NHL stint, and he ended up allowing five goals on 34 shots in a 5-1 loss to Tampa Bay.

Jacob Markstrom surrendered five goals on 34 shots in the Panther's 5-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. Jacob Markstrom has a lot of potential, but has struggled as of late. The former second round pick (31st Overall pick) has lost his last three starts. Look for Jose Theodore to return to the crease for the Panthers' next game.

Jacob Markstrom will probably play in one of Florida's games in their back-to-back situation this weekend. The Panthers will host the Lightning on Friday and travel to Tampa for a rematch on Saturday in a home-and-home series. Jose Theodore has won his past three starts, but coach Kevin Dineen doesn't want to overwork him for the sake of playing a hot hand. He hasn't decided on the rotation order just yet, but we'll let you know when he does.