Jacob Markstrom G NJ Sun 1/14/24 12:53 AM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
Markstrom stopped 31 of 32 shots in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Golden Knights.
EDGE Analysis
Markstrom was on his game, and a hot start from the Flames gave him all the support he needed. He's won three straight games, stopping a combined 93 of 99 shots in that span. The 33-year-old netminder improved to 13-11-2 with a 2.59 GAA and a .912 save percentage through 26 appearances. He's rolling as the Flames' No. 1 netminder, and he'll likely get the net again Tuesday at home versus the Coyotes.
Jacob Markstrom G NJ Sat 1/13/24 2:17 PM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
Markstrom will defend the road net Saturday against Vegas, according to Eric Francis of Sportsnet.
EDGE Analysis
Markstrom has won four of his past five outings, stopping 157 of 169 shots during that span. He has posted a 12-11-2 record this campaign with one shutout, a 2.65 GAA and a .910 save percentage over 25 appearances. The Golden Knights sit 18th in the league this season with 3.12 goals per game.
Jacob Markstrom G NJ Thu 1/11/24 11:59 PM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
Markstrom allowed two goals on 34 shots in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Coyotes.
EDGE Analysis
Markstrom received plenty of support early on, as the Flames went into the first intermission ahead 4-1. This was his fourth win in his last five outings, and he's allowed just 12 goals in that span. The 33-year-old goalie improved to 12-11-2 with a 2.65 GAA and a .910 save percentage through 25 outings this season. The Flames' next game is Saturday against the Golden Knights.
Jacob Markstrom G NJ Thu 1/11/24 4:56 PM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
Markstrom is set to start on the road against Arizona on Thursday, Eric Francis of Sportsnet reports.
EDGE Analysis
Markstrom saved 30 of 33 shots en route to a 6-3 victory over Ottawa on Tuesday. He's 11-11-2 with a 2.68 GAA and a .908 save percentage in 24 outings this season. The Coyotes rank 23rd offensively this year, so this is a favorable matchup for Markstrom.
Jacob Markstrom G NJ Wed 1/10/24 12:52 AM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
Markstrom stopped 30 of 33 shots in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Senators.
EDGE Analysis
The Flames fell behind three times in the game, but a third-period rally made a winner out of Markstrom. He's picked up five wins in eight starts since returning from a broken finger, though he has given up at least three goals in three of his last four outings. The veteran netminder is at 11-11-2 with a 2.68 GAA and a .908 save percentage through 24 starts this season. The Flames' next game is on the road at Arizona on Thursday.
Jacob Markstrom G NJ Tue 1/9/24 12:46 PM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
Markstrom will protect the home net against Ottawa on Tuesday, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.
EDGE Analysis
Markstrom is coming off a 39-save effort in Saturday's 3-2 loss to Philadelphia. He has a 10-11-2 record with a 2.67 GAA and a .908 save percentage through 23 games played this season. Ottawa ranks 13th in the league with 3.29 goals per contest this campaign.
Jacob Markstrom G NJ Sun 1/7/24 9:05 AM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
Markstrom made 39 saves in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Flyers.
EDGE Analysis
Calgary got out-shot 42-24 on the afternoon and there wasn't much Markstrom could do on any of the pucks that beat him, including Travis Konecny's game-winner on a shorthanded breakaway early in the third period. It's the first time Markstrom has faced more than 40 shots since the Predators fired 45 his way Nov. 22. The veteran netminder has started seven of eight games since returning from a fractured finger in mid-December, and over that stretch, he's posted a dazzling 2.03 GAA and .935 save percentage but had to settle for a 4-3-0 record.
Jacob Markstrom G NJ Sat 1/6/24 12:33 PM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
Markstrom will guard the road cage Saturday against the Flyers, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.
EDGE Analysis
Markstrom has been solid of late, going 4-2-0 with a .936 save percentage and 1.85 GAA over his last six outings. He'll take on a Flyers team that's averaging 2.89 goals per game.
Jacob Markstrom G NJ Tue 1/2/24 10:56 PM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
Markstrom stopped 28 of 29 shots in Tuesday's 3-1 victory over Minnesota.
EDGE Analysis
Markstrom was sharp Tuesday, holding the Wild to a lone Patrick Maroon goal in the second period en route to a second straight win. Since returning from a seven-game stint on IR, Markstrom's gone 4-2-0 with an impressive .936 save percentage over six outings. Overall, the 33-year-old netminder is 10-10-2 with a .907 save percentage and 2.65 GAA on the season. The Flames are back in action Thursday on the road versus the Predators.
Jacob Markstrom G NJ Tue 1/2/24 1:28 PM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
Per Jessi Pierce of NHL.com, Markstrom was the first goalie off the ice at morning skate, putting him on track to guard the road goal against the Wild on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Markstrom was a little shaky in his last start Sunday against the Flyers, surrendering three goals on 31 shots, but he was still able to come away with a win thanks to strong goal support from his teammates. He'll try to grab his 10th victory of the season in a middling road matchup with a Minnesota team that's averaging 3.29 goals per game at home this season, 15th in the NHL.