Markstrom allowed three goals on 27 shots in Monday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

A modest improvement from Saturday's loss to the Oilers wasn't enough for Markstrom and the Flames to get in the win column. The Swede has yielded seven goals on 59 shots while posting a 0-1-1 record through two starts. The Flames begin a road trip in Detroit on Thursday -- that could be a decent matchup for Markstrom as he remains in search of his first win.

Markstrom will tend the twine against Anaheim at home Monday, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom was shelled in the season opener to the tune of four goals on 32 shots (.875 save percentage). The veteran netminder will need to perform significantly better this year if he is going to reach the 20-win threshold for the fifth straight year. Without a back-to-back until next Monday and Tuesday versus the Rangers and Devils, respectively, Markstrom will likely guard the cage for all three of the Flames' upcoming games, including Monday's matchup with the Ducks.

Markstrom allowed four goals on 32 shots in a 5-2 loss to the Oilers on Saturday. The fifth goal was an empty-netter.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom wasn't able to slow down the Oilers' top line of Connor McDavid (hat trick), Jesse Puljujarvi (three points) and Leon Draisaitl (three assists). It's a difficult start to the year for Markstrom, who is expected to see the bulk of the starts for the Flames this year. Their next game is their home opener Monday versus the Ducks, which is a much more favorable matchup for the 31-year-old Swede.

Markstrom will protect the road goal Saturday versus the Oilers, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom will get the nod for his second season-opening contest with the Flames. The Swede went 22-19-2 with a 2.66 GAA and a .904 save percentage in 43 games last year. He projects to see a majority of the workload in 2021-22, with Daniel Vladar serving as his understudy.

Markstrom will tend the twine at home versus the Jets on Friday, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom will no doubt be hoping to reach the 30-win threshold for the first time in his career, The 31-year-old netminder should have plenty of opportunities to do so as he figures to see the bulk of the workload and could play upward of 55-60 games this year.

Markstrom will get the starting nod on the road versus the Oilers on Monday, Derek Wills of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom has reached the 20-win mark in four straight seasons and, with a full 82-game campaign, may be poised to set a new career high this year. The 31-year-old netminder should expect to see the bulk of the workload during the upcoming 2021-22 campaign and, as such, figures to offer top-half fantasy value.

Markstrom will guard the home goal during Friday's preseason clash with the Canucks, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom has yet to play this preseason, so he may have some offseason rust to shake off Friday night. The 31-year-old netminder will enter the 2021-22 campaign as the Flames' unquestioned No. 1 netminder with Daniel Vladar serving as his backup.

Markstrom kicked out 19 of 21 shots in a 6-2 win over the Canucks in Wednesday's season finale.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom was untouchable outside of goals by Bo Horvat and J.T. Miller during a 58-second stretch midway through the second period. The 31-year-old Markstrom enjoyed a four-game winning streak to close out the season and actually enjoyed a steady final two months, holding opponents to two goals or fewer in 12 of his last 15 starts. He finished his first season in Calgary with a 22-19-2 record along with a 2.66 GAA and .904 save percentage.

Markstrom will patrol the crease at home for the season finale against the Canucks on Wednesday, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Wednesday's start, Markstrom will finish second in the league in games played this season (43) behind Winnipeg's Connor Hellebuyck. The 31-year-old netminder reached the 20-win threshold for the fourth consecutive campaign while also registered a 2.67 GAA, his best since 2016-17 when he was with Vancouver.

Markstrom allowed five goals on 35 shots in Sunday's 6-5 overtime win over the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom let a four-goal lead slip away in the first period, but the Flames were able to recover in time for a win in overtime. The 31-year-old improved to 21-19-2 with a 2.67 GAA and a .904 save percentage in 42 contests. The Flames' last two games of the season are also against the Canucks in a back-to-back Tuesday and Wednesday -- Markstrom will likely start at least one.