Markstrom stopped 22 of 25 shots in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom had a relatively quiet start to the contest, though the Avalanche upped the pressure in the third period. The win was the Flames' first in a season-opening game since 2009. The 32-year-old netminder posted a career-high 37 wins, nine of them shutouts, in 63 games last season, and he can be expected to start a large share of the Flames' games going forward. After taking down the defending champions, Markstrom will likely face the rival Oilers -- who gave him problems in the playoffs -- on Saturday.

Markstrom (illness) is expected to start Thursday against Colorado, according to Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom's availability for the game was put into doubt when he missed Wednesday's practice because of the illness. He attended Thursday's practice, though, and was the first goaltender off the ice, which is usually a good indicator for who the starter will be. Markstrom was dominant last season with a 37-15-9 record, 2.22 GAA, and .922 save percentage. There's a good chance he'll be one of the league's best goaltenders again in 2022-23.

Markstrom won't practice Wednesday due to an illness.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom's status for Thursday's season opener versus Colorado is up in the air. If Markstrom's unable to go, look for Dan Vladar to get the start in goal against the Avalanche.

Markstrom will defend the home crease Friday, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom had the best season of his NHL career in 2021-22, going 37-15-8 with a 2.22 GAA and a .922 save percentage, as he also led the NHL with nine shutouts. The 32-year-old should get the Opening Night start at home Oct. 13 when the Flames face Colorado.

Markstrom will start Monday at home in preseason action against Seattle,Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

This will be Markstrom's second start of the preseason. He stopped all 12 shots he faced in two periods of work against Edmonton last Wednesday.

Markstrom will guard the home goal during Wednesday's preseason game versus the Oilers, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

It isn't clear if Markstrom will play the whole game or be relieved by his backup midway through Wednesday night's contest. The 32-year-old Swede should be considered a top-10 option at his position heading into this year's fantasy drafts.

Markstrom allowed five goals on 35 shots in Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Oilers in Game 5.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom's brutal second round saw him give up 24 goals in five contests against the Oilers, losing the last four of them to end the Flames' season. The 32-year-old wasn't alone in struggling against the likes of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, but it was a stark drop-off after Markstrom was excellent in the regular season. He had a 37-15-9 record with nine shutouts, a 2.22 GAA and a .922 save percentage in 63 games, stats worthy of a Vezina Trophy nomination. He's under contract for four more years, so he'll be expected to carry a starter's workload again in 2022-23.

Markstrom will be back in net Thursday for Game 5 at home against Edmonton, per Derek Wills of Sportsnet 960 The Fan.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom has struggled so far against Edmonton, having allowed 19 goals on 127 shots in the series, equating to a sub-par .850 save percentage. The 32-year-old netminder will look to bounce back Thursday as the Flames try to avoid elimination in Game 5.

Markstrom allowed four goals on 25 shots in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Oilers in Game 4. The fifth goal was an empty-netter.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom made a blunder with a giveaway that led to a goal by Ryan Nugent-Hopkins just 21 seconds into the game. He surrendered two more in the first period, but the Flames were able to briefly pull even before Nugent-Hopkins struck again with 3:27 left in the third. While this was better for Markstrom compared to his work against the Oilers so far, he's still giving up too many goals to put the Flames in position to win. A must-win Game 5 awaits on Thursday in Calgary.

Markstrom will protect the road goal in Tuesday's Game 4 versus the Oilers, Aaron Vickers of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom has been woeful against the Oilers, but he'll get another chance to snap out of his slump in a pivotal Game 4. He's allowed 15 goals on 102 shots through the first three contests, which gives an .853 save percentage. With Chris Tanev (undisclosed) on track to return, he may have at least a little more defensive support.