Markstrom was one of seven players placed in the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Wednesday, leading the league to postpone Calgary's next two games.

EDGE Analysis

Even with the NHL suspending a few extra contests, Markstrom still will have to produce two negative test results in order to be cleared to play again, and that's if he's vaccinated and asymptomatic. Otherwise, he'll be out for a minimum of 10:days. In the meantime, the Flames will likely turn to Daniel Vladar while calling up a backup from AHL Stockton.

Markstrom and the Flames will see their next three games postponed due to a COVID-19 outbreak within the club, the team announced Monday. As of now, Calgary will be back in action versus Columbus on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom was not among the six players that entered the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Monday, which means he is still in line to start against the Jackets, though no official announcement has come from the team as to the starter. If the 31-year-old netminder does get the nod, he'll be looking to break out of a three-game losing streak during which he posted a 3.00 GAA and .889 save percentage.

Markstrom made 23 saves Saturday in a 4-2 loss to Boston.

EDGE Analysis

The ice was tilted toward Boston 'tender Linus Ullmark, who faced 42 shots. Markstrom has scuffled recently -- he is 2-3-1 in his last starts. But the Flames continue to lead the Pacific and that's the thing that really matters.

Markstrom is expected to start Saturday against visiting Boston, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom has been fantastic lately, posting a 1.85 GAA and .934 save percentage over his last eight starts. His GAA on the year is actually a smidge better at 1.84, which is tops in the NHL among goalies with more than eight appearances. He'll face a Bruins squad that sits 27th in the NHL with 64 goals for this season.

Markstrom allowed two goals on 26 shots in Thursday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

Both teams killed penalties well in the contest, with Markstrom doing his part. He only gave up goals to Sebastian Aho, who opened the scoring in the first period and tallied again in overtime. Markstrom slipped to 10-5-5 with a 1.84 GAA and a .936 save percentage in 20 contests. He continues to be one of the league's top goalies this year, and he should be back in net Saturday against the Bruins.

Markstrom will defend the blue paint during Thursday's home game versus Carolina, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom wasn't great in his last start Sunday versus Vegas, surrendering three goals on 28 shots en route to a 3-2 defeat. The 31-year-old backstop will try to bounce back and secure his 11th win of the year in a tough home matchup with a Carolina club that's 10-3-1 on the road this season.

Markstrom allowed three goals on 28 shots in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

The Flames continue to have trouble in Vegas, as this was their seventh straight loss at T-Mobile Arena. Markstrom has given up three goals just two times in his last eight starts. The Swede slipped to a 10-5-4 record with a 1.83 GAA and a .937 save percentage in 19 starts. If he starts Tuesday in San Jose, he'll have a much more favorable matchup for a potential bounce-back effort.

Markstrom will patrol the crease for Sunday's game in Vegas, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom has won five of his last six starts, posting a terrific .943 save percentage during that stretch. The 31-year-old is among the early Vezina Trophy candidates this season with a 1.76 GAA and a .939 save percentage alongside a 10-4-4 record. Markstrom hasn't lost on the road since Nov. 16 where he allowed just two goals against the Flyers.

Markstrom made 40 saves on 42 shots in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

The Flames led from late in the first period, although the Kings refused to go quietly. Markstrom was at his best in the third period, turning aside all 13 shots he faced in the final stanza. The Swede improved to 10-4-4 with a 1.76 GAA and a .939 save percentage in 18 appearances. Given the heavy workload Thursday, Markstrom will likely back up Daniel Vladar in Friday's contest versus the Ducks.

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

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom will start the first half of a back-to-back. The 31-year-old is 5-2-1 with a 1.51 GAA and a .956 save percentage through eight road starts this season.