Markstrom will tend the twine for Friday's Game 2 showdown with the Blues, Thomas Drance of The Athletic Vancouver reports.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom was terrific in the Game 1 victory, stopping 29 of 31 shots in the big 5-2 win. He's caught fire since the NHL returned to play, recording a 2.21 GAA and .928 save percentage alongside a 4-1-0 record. The 30-year-old Swede has a strong lock on the Canucks' No. 1 goaltender job.

Markstrom stopped 29 of 31 shots in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Blues in Game 1 of their first-round series.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom was kept busy by the Blues' skaters, but he ultimately didn't face many dangerous chances. David Perron (on the power play) and Jaden Schwartz (on a breakaway) were able to put the puck behind Markstrom. The 30-year-old goalie has now won four straight starts, allowing nine goals on 122 shots in that span. The strong showing virtually guarantees Markstrom another start in Friday's Game 2.

Markstrom will be between the pipes for Wednesday's Game 1 versus the Blues, Thomas Drance of The Athletic Vancouver reports.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom went 3-1 with a 2.27 GAA and a .926 save percentage in four games during the qualifying round versus the Wild. The Swede will now turn his attention to slowing down the defending Stanley Cup champions.

Markstrom gave up four goals on 29 shots in a 5-4 overtime win over the Wild in Game 4.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom looked shaky throughout the game, but the Canucks' offense erased three separate deficits to force overtime, where Chris Tanev clinched the series 11 seconds in. This was Markstrom's third straight win after dropping the first game of the series. He allowed nine goals on 121 shots, a .926 save percentage. Expect the Swede to be in goal for virtually every game of the Canucks' playoff run if he stays healthy.

Markstrom will start in goal versus the Wild in Friday's Game 4, Thomas Drance of The Athletic Vancouver reports.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom posted a 27-save shutout Thursday to give the Canucks a chance to end the series with one more win. The Swede is 2-1 with a .946 save percentage in three games versus the Wild.

Markstrom made 27 saves in a 3-0 win over Minnesota in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Qualifiers on Thursday. Vancouver leads the series 2-1.

EDGE Analysis

He was perfect, but gave credit to his teammates. "This is a team shutout for sure," Markstrom said. "Together with pretty much all of my teammates, we did a great job today." This was the first postseason shutout for the Canucks since Roberto Luongo delivered one in the 2011 Stanley Cup Finals against the Bruins. Game 4 is Friday night.

Markstrom will defend the blue paint during Thursday's Game 3 versus Minnesota, Thomas Drance of The Athletic Vancouver reports.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom was tested early and often during Tuesday's Game 2, but he was up to the task, making 32 saves on 35 shots en route to a 4-3 victory. The Wild's offense has been clicking through the first two games of the series, having scored three goals in each contest, so Markstrom will need to stay sharp in order for the Canucks to have a shot at taking a 2-1 series lead Thursday.

Markstrom gave up three goals on 35 shots in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Wild in Game 2.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom had a 4-1 lead to work with in the third period, but two Kevin Fiala goals made the final look closer than it actually was. The 30-year-old Markstrom has given up five goals on 65 combined shots in two games to start the series. The Swede will look to grab a series lead for the Canucks in Thursday's Game 3.

Markstrom will occupy the blue paint for Tuesday's Game 2 against the Wild, Thomas Drance of The Athletic Vancouver reports.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom made 28 saves on 30 shots in Game 1, but the Canucks were shut out. The Swede will need a bit more goal support to help his team avoid a 2-0 deficit in the series.

Markstrom turned aside 28 of 30 shots in a 3-0 loss to the Wild in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Qualifiers.

EDGE Analysis

The loss was less the fault of Markstrom and more a lack of offense from the Canucks, who couldn't get a puck behind Alex Stalock at the other end of the rink. Markstrom was strong during the regular season with a 23-16-4 record, a 2.75 GAA and a .918 save percentage in 43 starts. He's the most experienced option in goal for the Canucks, and will likely start for as long as they remain in action.