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

EDGE Analysis

The Canadiens controlled play for much of the first two periods and didn't back down even when the Flames had the lead. This was Markstrom's second loss in his last 13 outings. The Swede is now at 25-11-6 with a 2.17 GAA and a .925 save percentage after the rough game. He'll likely be in goal to face a much tougher challenge Saturday as the Flames visit the Avalanche.

Markstrom will patrol the crease Thursday against visiting Montreal, per Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom has gone 5-1-0 with a 1.95 GAA and .928 save percentage over the last six games. He will make his seventh consecutive appearance Thursday. The 32-year-old stopped 24 of 27 shots en route to a 4-2 loss to Montreal on Nov. 11. As visitors, the Canadiens have posted a weak 5-17-6 record while averaging 28.2 shots on goal and 2.29 goals for, ranking 26th and 29th, respectively.

Markstrom turned aside 32 of 33 shots in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

In the second half of a home-and-home set versus the Wild, Markstrom limited them to four goals on 58 shots. The Swede has now won nine of his last 10 appearances, and he hasn't allowed more than three goals in any of those games. He improved to 25-11-5 with a 2.10 GAA and a .927 save percentage in 42 outings overall. The Flames are back home Thursday versus the Canadiens in what should be a favorable matchup if Markstrom gets the nod.

Markstrom will defend the cage Tuesday in Minnesota, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom will make his sixth-consecutive appearance Tuesday. He stopped 22 of 25 shots en route to a 7-3 victory over Minnesota at home Saturday. The 32-year-old has posted a 4-1-0 record with a 2.16 GAA and a .917 save percentage over the last five games. The Wild have been excellent at home this season, going 16-4-1 alongside averages of 4.43 goals for and 34.8 shots on goal, ranking second and eighth, respectively.

Markstrom stopped 22 of 25 shots in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

The Flames controlled much of the first two periods, and the Wild didn't have enough time to catch up in the third. Markstrom was solid, though he's now allowed three goals in back-to-back games. The Swede won eight of his 10 starts in February, and he'll look to carry that momentum into a rematch in Minnesota on Tuesday. Markstrom is 24-11-5 with a 2.13 GAA and a .925 save percentage in 41 appearances.

Markstrom will start Saturday against visiting Minnesota, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

A 7-1 loss to Vancouver on Thursday snapped a seven-game winning streak for Markstrom, who was simply sensational to the tune of a 1.43 GAA and .950 save percentage during his heater. He only allowed three of the seven goals in the aforementioned loss, but nonetheless, he'll be no doubt eager to get back on track Saturday. Minnesota has lost four of its last five but has still managed to average 3.2 goals for over that span.

Markstrom allowed three goals on 21 shots in Thursday's 7-1 loss to the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom was strong in the first period, but everything came apart as the Flames took too many penalties in the second. The Canucks cashed in two power-play goals on Markstrom, and the even-strength tally came on a bad clearance. Late in the middle stanza, the netminder's skate blade came off, and he didn't return to the game after Daniel Vladar allowed two goals before the intermission. Markstrom had won seven straight games, but he's now down to 23-11-5 with a 2.11 GAA and a .926 save percentage in 40 games. The Flames have a home-and-home versus the Wild on Saturday and Tuesday, so the Swede will need to be sharp to get back on track in his next start.

Markstrom will protect the road goal in Thursday's game versus the Canucks, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom gets the nod in goal as the Flames go for a franchise-record 11th straight win. He's won eight of his last nine games with a no-decision in the mix, and he's posted a sterling 1.50 GAA and a .945 save percentage in that span. It started with a 1-0 win over the Canucks back on Jan. 29, as Markstrom has often been effective against his former team.

Markstrom made 22 saves on 23 shots in Monday's 3-1 win over the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom was only beat on a Dominic Toninato tip in the first period. The Flames matched their franchise record with 10 straight wins, and Markstrom's been responsible for eight of them. He's given up just 13 goals on 237 shots in his last nine outings, good for a .945 save percentage in that span. For the season, the Swede has gone 23-10-5 with a 2.06 GAA and a .928 save percentage. He'll likely be in net again Thursday in Vancouver.

Markstrom will tend the twine for Monday's home clash with Winnipeg, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom is riding a seven-game winning streak during which he posted a 1.56 GAA. In 20 career matchups with the Jets, the netminder has struggled with a 4-14-2 record and 3.39 GAA, including giving up three goals on 27 shots in a losing effort in his previous outing versus Winnipeg.