Markstrom (upper body) isn't expected to suit up for Thursday's game versus the Senators, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

David Rittich will make a third straight start. Rittich has played quite well over his last two starts, so there's no reason to rush Markstrom back at this point. Artyom Zagidulin will serve as the backup for the time being.

Markstrom (upper body) isn't expected to be in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Maple Leafs, Derek Wills of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom will miss a second straight game with his upper-body issue. The Flames have yet to release an expected timetable for his return, but at this point Markstrom should be considered questionable at best for Thursday's game against the Senators.

Markstrom (upper body) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom was initially expected to start against the Maple Leafs, but now David Rittich is expected to get the nod. Artyom Zagidulin will suit up as the team's backup goalie. Markstrom is considered day-to-day, so his next chance to play is Wednesday's rematch against Toronto.

Markstrom will defend the road goal in Monday's game versus the Maple Leafs, Derek Wills of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom has handled a hefty workload this season, and it's starting to catch up with him. He's allowed 13 goals over the last three games, sporting an .831 save percentage in that stretch. Markstrom still maintains a .909 mark for the year. The Maple Leafs are as tough as they come in terms of offensive firepower, as they lead the league with 3.79 goals per game. However, they'll be without Joe Thornton (undisclosed) and Zach Hyman (undisclosed) on Monday.

Markstrom surrendered five goals on 15 shots in Saturday's 7-1 loss to the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

For his second straight appearance, Markstrom was pulled, this time after Connor McDavid shredded him for five points. The 31-year-old Markstrom has seen his ratios devolve to a 2.87 GAA and a .909 save percentage in 15 games. He's allowed 15 goals in his last four appearances, so something's off with his game. David Rittich wasn't much better Saturday, but he could get more playing time if Markstrom doesn't sort things out soon.

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

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom got Friday off, with David Rittich manning the net in a 2-1 home loss to the Oilers. The 31-year-old Markstrom is 4-3-0 with a 2.96 GAA and a .912 save percentage in his last seven games, including a wild 6-4 win over the Oilers two weeks ago.

Markstrom gave up five goals on 29 shots before he was replaced by David Rittich in Wednesday's 5-1 loss to the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom wasn't very sharp to begin with, giving up an early goal to Jordie Benn. The Flames were down 2-1 after Andrew Mangiapane's second-period goal, but Markstrom couldn't keep the game within reach, allowing two more tallies before the end of the middle frame. After Brock Boeser beat him in the third, Rittich was brought into the game. Markstrom dropped to 8-5-1 with a 2.61 GAA and a .918 save percentage in 14 outings. He's been leaned on heavily, so it wouldn't be surprising to see Rittich start one of the next two games as the Flames take on the Oilers in a home-and-home set Friday and Saturday.

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

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom has been fantastic recently, picking up wins in two of his last three starts while posting a 2.01 GAA and a .946 save percentage. He'll attempt to pick up his ninth victory of the season in a matchup with a middling Canucks offense that's averaging 2.95 goals per game this campaign, 15th in the NHL.

Markstrom turned aside 30 of 33 shots in Monday's 4-3 overtime win over the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom faltered as Brock Boeser tied the game at 3-3 with a shorthanded goal in the final minute of regulation. With Quinn Hughes still in the penalty box for tripping, Johnny Gaudreau scored in overtime to help Markstrom pick up his fourth win in five games against the Canucks this year. The 31-year-old goalie improved to 8-4-1 with a 2.38 GAA and a .924 save percentage in 13 appearances. The Flames' four-game series versus the Canucks wraps up in Calgary on Wednesday.

Markstrom will guard the road net in Monday's game versus the Canucks, Hailey Salvian of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

This will be Markstrom's sixth straight start, and his third straight start in Vancouver, where he spent the previous six seasons. Markstrom has been outstanding this year with a .925 save percentage. He's been even better against his former team, letting up just five goals over four starts, recording a 3-1-0 record among those games.