Jacob Markstrom G NJ Sun 2/20/22 2:58 AM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
Markstrom stopped 22 of 23 shots in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Kraken.
EDGE Analysis
He didn't face a ton of traffic, but the Kraken had some dangerous moments, especially during their one power play in the second period. Markstrom was up to the task, and it's tough to fault him on the lone goal -- a Flames defenseman made a blind pass into the slot for Calle Jarnkrok to bury. Markstrom's been responsible for seven of the Flames' nine wins during their hot streak. He's now 22-10-5 with a 2.09 GAA and a .927 save percentage. The home stand ends Monday in a matinee versus the Jets, which will likely see Markstrom stationed between the pipes again.
Jacob Markstrom G NJ Sat 2/19/22 1:03 PM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
Markstrom will guard the home goal during Saturday's matchup with the Kraken, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.
EDGE Analysis
Markstrom has been on a roll over the past few weeks, stringing together six straight wins while posting an impressive 1.65 GAA and .942 save percentage. The 32-year-old goaltender will try to secure his 22nd victory of the season in a favorable home matchup with a Seattle squad that's 7-14-2 on the road this year.
Jacob Markstrom G NJ Thu 2/17/22 12:28 AM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
Markstrom stopped 26 of 28 shots in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Ducks.
EDGE Analysis
Markstrom was tested early when Elias Lindholm took a double-minor for high-sticking, but the Flames' goalie set a strong tone from the start. During Markstrom's five-game winning streak, he's allowed just eight goals. The Swede is up to 21-11-5 with a 2.12 GAA and a .927 save percentage through 37 outings. The Flames are back in action Saturday against their former captain Mark Giordano and the Kraken in what would be a favorable matchup should Markstrom draw the start.
Jacob Markstrom G NJ Wed 2/16/22 12:43 PM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
Markstrom will get the starting nod at home versus the Ducks on Wednesday, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.
EDGE Analysis
Markstrom finally got a night off versus the Blue Jackets on Tuesday after having appeared in 12 straight games for the club. In those outings, the 32-year-old netminder has posted an 8-3-0 record along with a 2.06 GAA. The Swede should continue to see the bulk of the starts heading into the rest of the 2021-22 campaign and figures to be near the top of the games played list among goaltenders at the end of the year.
Jacob Markstrom G NJ Sun 2/13/22 1:41 AM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
Markstrom stopped 19 of 21 shots in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Islanders.
EDGE Analysis
Markstrom had a fairly light workload Saturday, though the Islanders were within striking distance for a large portion of the game. This was his fourth straight win since he was pulled Feb. 1 versus the Stars. The 32-year-old improved to 20-10-5 with a 2.12 GAA and a .926 save percentage in 36 appearances. The Flames continue their homestand with a back-to-back Tuesday versus the Blue Jackets and Wednesday versus the Ducks -- it wouldn't be surprising to see Markstrom and Daniel Vladar split those starts considering the former has started 12 straight games.
Jacob Markstrom G NJ Sat 2/12/22 12:40 PM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
Markstrom will defend the cage Saturday against the visiting Islanders, per Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan.
EDGE Analysis
Markstrom will make his 12th consecutive appearance Saturday. Over the last 11 games, the 32-year-old has posted a 7-3-0 record with a 2.06 GAA and .928 save percentage. As visitors this season, the Islanders have averaged 30.2 shots on goal and 2.53 goals for alongside an 8-8-3 record. Markstrom stopped 34 of 36 shots en route to a 5-2 victory over the Islanders in their last meeting Nov. 20.
Jacob Markstrom G NJ Fri 2/11/22 12:56 AM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
Markstrom turned aside 46 of 48 shots in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs.
EDGE Analysis
Starting on back-to-back nights, Markstrom didn't have it easy Thursday. The Maple Leafs mainly controlled the direction of play, though the Flames' offense fired on all cylinders to take over on the scoreboard in the second period. Markstrom has won his last four decisions, and he's allowed just seven goals in his last five appearances. The Swede improved to 19-10-5 with a 2.13 GAA and a .927 save percentage through 35 outings. He's started 11 straight games -- head coach Darryl Sutter may soon turn to Daniel Vladar since the Flames have a back-to-back on tap next week, but it seems likely Markstrom goes again Saturday versus the Islanders.
Jacob Markstrom G NJ Thu 2/10/22 8:31 PM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
Markstrom will guard the home goal in Thursday's game versus the Maple Leafs, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.
EDGE Analysis
Markstrom is coming off of his league-leading eighth shutout of the season when he blanked the Golden Knights in Wednesday's 6-0 game. Markstrom has looked very good lately, but starting both halves of a back-to-back, especially against two good teams, could make Thursday's outing a tough challenge.
Jacob Markstrom G NJ Thu 2/10/22 12:59 AM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
Markstrom stopped all 28 shots he faced in Wednesday's 6-0 win over the Golden Knights.
EDGE Analysis
Markstrom notched his eighth shutout, while nobody else in the NHL has more than four this season. In fact, no NHL goalie has posted at least eight shutouts in one season since Sergei Bobrovsky racked up nine in 2018-19, and Markstrom still has almost half a season (39 games) to add to his total. George Hainsworth's NHL record of 22 shutouts set in 1928-29 remains out of reach, but Markstrom could conceivably challenge the second-place mark of 15 shared by Alec Connell (twice), Hal Winkler and Tony Esposito.
Jacob Markstrom G NJ Wed 2/9/22 12:37 PM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
Markstrom will start Wednesday's game against visiting Vegas, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.
EDGE Analysis
Markstrom has appeared in the last nine games, turning in a 2.31 GAA and .913 save percentage. He'll look for his 18th win of the season in a tough matchup against a Golden Knights squad that sits second in the Western Conference since Dec. 1 with 93 goals for (in 26 games).