Markstrom will start between the pipes in Thursday's home matchup with Montreal, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom has struggled recently, suffering back-to-back losses to the Oilers and the Senators while posting an unsightly 2.91 GAA and .891 save percentage. He'll try to get back on track in a home matchup with a Canadiens club that's averaged 3.50 goals per game on the road this campaign, third in the NHL.

Markstrom allowed three goals on 22 shots in Sunday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom, who just returned from an upper-body injury Saturday, got the call in the second half of a back-to-back as well. It might have been too much too soon for the Swede, who wasn't very sharp in the contest. The 31-year-old dropped to 8-7-2 with a 2.88 GAA and a .907 save percentage through 17 games. He'll get plenty of time to recover from the pair of losses he took over the weekend, as the Flames are off until Thursday's game versus the Canadiens.

Markstrom will patrol the crease at home against the Senators on Sunday, Aaron Vickers of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom allowed three goals on 33 shots in Saturday's loss to Edmonton and he'll be thrown right back into action Sunday. He's sporting a /909 save percentage and 2.89 GAA through 16 games this season. Sunday will be his first matchup against Ottawa's subpar offense.

Markstrom gave up three goals on 33 shots in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom let a couple of leads slip away, but it could be argued Connor McDavid simply willed the Oilers to victory in a battle between scuffling teams. The 31-year-old Markstrom dropped to 8-7-1 with a 2.89 GAA and a .909 save percentage in 16 outings. The Flames return home to face the Senators on Sunday, but David Rittich will likely start that contest as Markstrom eases back into action from missing two weeks with an upper-body injury.

Markstrom will guard the road goal in Saturday's game versus the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom sat out five games with an upper-body injury, and he was activated from injured reserve to serve as a backup in Thursday's win over the Senators. The 31-year-old will finally return to the crease for the first time in two weeks. His performance started to drop off before this injury, but he's still generated a .909 save percentage and an 8-6-1 record through 15 appearances. Meanwhile, the OIlers are coming off three straight losses to the Maple Leafs, and they scored just one goal among those outings.

Markstrom (upper body) was activated from injured reserve Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom is expected to serve as the backup to David Rittich for Thursday's game versus the Senators. This likely lines things up for Markstrom to start Saturday in Edmonton. As he gets back up to speed, the Swede should retake the No. 1 job in the crease.

Head coach Geoff Ward said Monday that Markstrom (upper body) is "close" to a return, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom will remain on injured reserve for now, meaning David Rittich will start and Artyom Zagidulin will serve as the backup. Rittich has played well in Markstrom's stead, so perhaps Markstrom won't return to a workhorse role once he's cleared. However, the 31-year-old Markstrom will still be the clear No. 1 goalie. His next chance to play is Thursday versus Ottawa.

Markstrom (upper body) took part in a goalie-only session before Sunday's practice.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom didn't join the team for Sunday's practice, but he's making progress after missing the last four games. His next step will be joining the team for a full-speed practice. There's a chance that he returns for Monday's matchup versus the Senators. Otherwise, David Rittich likely will get the starting nod.

Markstrom (upper body) won't return from IR when first eligible Saturday against the Senators, Hailey Salvian of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

As Markstrom's absence continues, the Flames will have to choose between tabbing David Rittich for a fourth consecutive start or turning to Artyom Zagidulin for his first NHL start. Markstrom's next opportunity to return will come Monday against the Senators, but he'll need to be activated off IR before he'll be eligible to play.

The Flames placed Markstrom (upper body) on injured reserve Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom has missed the past two games with the upper-body issue, as he'll sit out Thursday's game against Ottawa. The move is retroactive to Feb. 20, so the 31-year-old could return for Saturday's game against Ottawa. David Rittich will start Thursday's game, with Artyom Zagidulin serving as his backup.