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.

Markstrom made 21 saves on 22 shots in Monday's 2-1 shootout win over the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

The only goal Markstrom allowed was a redirection by Jake Guentzel on a Penguins power play. The 31-year-old Markstrom then stopped six of seven shootout attempts to secure the win, improving to 9-4-4 on the year. He's posted a studly 1.75 GAA and a .938 save percentage in 17 starts overall. The Flames embark on a road trip against Pacific Division rivals beginning with a back-to-back against the Kings and the Ducks on Thursday and Friday, respectively. Expect Markstrom to split the goaltending duties with Daniel Vladar in those games.

Markstrom is slated to start versus Pittsburgh at home Monday, per Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom has put together a strong start to the season with an 8-4-4 record, 1.81 GAA and five shutouts in 16 games this year. At this point, the 31-year-old Swede should easily reach the 20-win threshold for the fifth consecutive campaign and could even challenge for a new personal best.

Markstrom allowed three goals on 27 shots in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Jets. The fourth goal was an empty-netter.

EDGE Analysis

The Flames spotted Markstrom a 2-0 lead early in the first period, but it was an all-around collapse for the home team. Markstrom wasn't as sharp as usual as he slipped to 8-4-4 in 16 starts. The 31-year-old has a 1.81 GAA and a .937 save percentage in what's been an excellent campaign so far. The Flames close out a homestand versus the Penguins on Monday.

Markstrom will patrol the crease during Saturday's home game versus the Jets, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom didn't have to do much in his last start Tuesday versus Chicago, turning aside 19 of 21 shots en route to a 5-2 victory. The 31-year-old goaltender will try to secure a fourth straight win in a home matchup with a struggling Winnipeg team that's lost four straight contests.