Markstrom stopped 30 of 34 shots in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Oilers in Game 3.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom held the fort in the first period, but it came tumbling down at the hands of the Oilers' top line in the second. Dan Vladar played the third period and made seven saves, though the Oilers were more intent on protecting their lead than pushing for more. Markstrom's woes against the Oilers are becoming more noticeable -- he's allowed 15 goals in three games in this series, and it's fair to question if he'll be allowed to play through the slump or if head coach Darryl Sutter will turn to Vladar for the start in Tuesday's Game 4.

Markstrom will patrol the blue paint in Edmonton on Sunday, per the NHL's media site.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom has been lit up for 11 goals on 68 shots through two games to begin the series. This comes after he posted a strong 1.53 GAA and .943 save percentage in the first round against Dallas. The 32-year-old lost both starts in Edmonton during the regular season while allowing eight goals on 62 shots.

Markstrom surrendered five goals on 40 shots in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Oilers in Game 2.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom was bailed out by his teammates in Game 1 with nine goals, but the Flames were limited to three in Friday's loss. The Swede has struggled against the Oilers this year, with 11 goals allowed in two playoff contests as well as 14 tallies against in four regular-season matchups. He'll have to find his game in hostile territory -- the next meeting is Sunday's Game 3 in Edmonton.

Markstrom is the projected home starter for Friday's Game 2 versus Edmonton, Derek Wills of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom struggled in Wednesday's high-scoring Game 1 against the Oilers, surrendering six goals on just 28 shots, but he was still able to come away with a win thanks to the eye-popping nine goals of support his teammates provided him. The 32-year-old netminder will try to help the Flames take a 2-0 series lead by shooting for his sixth win of the postseason.

Markstrom stopped 22 of 28 shots in Wednesday's 9-6 win over the Oilers in Game 1.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom allowed the Flames' four-goal lead to slip away, but the offense bailed him out with the last three tallies in the contest. The Swede had allowed just 11 goals in seven games versus the Stars, so this was an uncharacteristically poor outing for him. The 32-year-old is no stranger to playing long stretches of games in a row, but he'll need to sharpen up against the Oilers' big guns in Friday's Game 2.

Markstrom will guard the home goal in Wednesday's Game 1 versus the Oilers, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom will look to build off a fantastic first round, in which he posted a 1.53 GAA and a .943 save percentage in seven games. The Oilers present a different type of challenge than the Stars did -- Markstrom and the Flames' defense will have to address the Oilers' superstars, which could see his ratios get a bit worse in the second round.

Markstrom stopped 26 of 28 shots in Sunday's 3-2 overtime win over the Stars in Game 7.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom was relatively unchallenged compared to his counterpart in the other net, as Jake Oettinger stopped 64 of 67 shots. When called upon, Markstrom made the saves he needed to, buying enough time for Johnny Gaudreau to send the Flames thru to the second round in overtime. Markstrom finished the first round with just 11 goals allowed on 192 shots, good for a .943 save percentage. The Flames' second round series versus their provincial rivals, the Oilers, begins Wednesday.

Markstrom is the expected starter for Sunday's Game 7 against visiting Dallas, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

This comes as no surprise, as Markstrom has been absolutely sensational this series with a sparkling .945 save percentage and 1.52 GAA. If he can backstop the Flames to a decisive fourth victory over Dallas, the Oilers -- and another Battle of Alberta -- await in Round 2.

Markstrom allowed three goals on 39 shots in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Stars in Game 6.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom was solid as usual, but the Stars' offense was just a bit better in this one. He's allowed only nine goals in six playoff contests thus far, though the 39 shots he faced Friday marked a series high. The Swede will likely get the nod in Sunday's Game 7 with a trip to the second round on the line.

Markstrom will be stationed between the pipes in Dallas on Friday, Matthew DeFranks of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

After falling in a 2-1 series hole, Markstrom has allowed just two goals on 56 shots over his last two appearances to put the Flames up 3-2. He'll aim for a third straight win Friday to push the Flames into the second round. The 32-year-old owns a terrific 1.52 GAA and .952 save percentage this series.