Jacob Markstrom G NJ Mon 3/22/21 12:35 PM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
Markstrom will guard the road goal in Monday's game versus the Senators, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.
EDGE Analysis
Markstrom has won four of his last five starts despite posting an .885 save percentage in that stretch. The Senators are the only North Division team that Markstrom hasn't defeated this season, as he lost in overtime in his only contests against them. This is a favorable matchup nonetheless, as the Senators have dropped five of their last six games while averaging 2.2 goals.
Jacob Markstrom G NJ Fri 3/19/21 11:27 PM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
Markstrom turned aside 24 shots in Friday's 4-3 win over the Maple Leafs.
EDGE Analysis
The 31-year-old netminder weathered the storm in a wild first period that featured five of the game's seven goals, and once the Flames reclaimed the lead midway through the second, Markstrom slammed the door. He's now 12-8-2 to begin his tenure in Calgary, albeit with a somewhat disappointing 2.91 GAA and .903 save percentage.
Jacob Markstrom G NJ Fri 3/19/21 12:47 PM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
Markstrom will guard the road goal during Friday's matchup with the Maple Leafs, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.
EDGE Analysis
Markstrom had one of his worst games of the season in his last start Wednesday against Edmonton, surrendering seven goals on 30 shots en route to an ugly 7-3 defeat. He'll attempt to bounce back in a road matchup with a Toronto team that's 10-5-1 at home this year.
Jacob Markstrom G NJ Thu 3/18/21 1:18 AM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
Markstrom surrendered seven goals on 30 shots in Wednesday's 7-3 loss to the Oilers.
EDGE Analysis
Markstrom had kept it relatively close through two periods, but the Oilers ran away with the game early in the third. The 31-year-old goalie dropped to 11-8-2 with a 2.90 GAA and a .903 save percentage in his worst game of the year. The Flames have a back-to-back in Toronto on Friday and Saturday -- expect Markstrom and David Rittich to split the starts for the upcoming two-game set.
Jacob Markstrom G NJ Wed 3/17/21 12:40 PM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
Markstrom will protect the home goal in Wednesday's game versus the Oilers, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.
EDGE Analysis
Markstrom has started the last five games, posting a 3-1-1 record with a 2.18 GAA and a .915 save percentage in that span. He allowed three goals on 31 shots versus the Oilers on Monday, but he's a solid fantasy option given his recent success since he returned from an upper-body injury.
Jacob Markstrom G NJ Mon 3/15/21 11:46 PM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
Markstrom stopped 28 of 31 shots in Monday's 4-3 win over the Oilers.
EDGE Analysis
Markstrom picked up his second win in four tries against the Oilers this season. He played well enough and got sufficient support in a game that never saw the Flames playing from behind. Markstrom improved to 11-7-2 with a 2.69 GAA and a .910 save percentage through 20 games. The Swede could get another look at the Oilers on Wednesday.
Jacob Markstrom G NJ Mon 3/15/21 1:06 PM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
Markstrom will guard the home goal in Monday's game versus the Oilers, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.
EDGE Analysis
Markstrom is 1-2-0 in the Battle of Alberta this season, recording an .850 save percentage. However, the 31-year-old has played well of late, putting together a 2-1-1 record and a .918 save percentage over four March appearances. The Oilers have been hot, though, winning four of their last five outings and providing four goals per game.
Jacob Markstrom G NJ Sat 3/13/21 11:48 PM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
Markstrom stopped 24 of 25 shots Saturday in a 3-1 win over Montreal.
EDGE Analysis
Markstrom was enjoying a perfect performance until Montreal defenseman Jeff Petry sniped a shot in the latter stages of the second period to get the Habs on the board. It was the only blemish on the night for Markstrom, who has won back-to-back starts against Montreal folowing a four-game winless skid. Things will get more difficult in the week ahead for Markstrom and the Flames, with a pair of two-game series against the high-powered Oilers and Maple Leafs on tap.
Jacob Markstrom G NJ Sat 3/13/21 4:07 PM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
Markstrom will guard the home net in Saturday's game versus the Canadiens, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.
EDGE Analysis
Markstrom has been up and down since returning from injury, recording a .904 save percentage and a 1-1-1 record overall. The Canadiens have won just three of their last 11 outings, but it's not for a lack of offensive upside, as they recorded a modest three goals per contest in the process.
Jacob Markstrom G NJ Fri 3/12/21 12:50 AM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
Markstrom stopped 17 of 18 shots in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Canadiens.
EDGE Analysis
Markstrom faced a season-low number of shots, making his path to victory a little easier. He had gone 0-3-1 in his previous four games. The Swede improved to 9-7-2 with a 2.77 GAA and a .909 save percentage in 18 games. New head coach Darryl Sutter wants to instill a defensively responsible structure into the Flames, which could help Markstrom put up better numbers over the second half of the season.