Markstrom gave up three goals on 30 shots in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Canadiens.

EDGE Analysis

Adam Gaudette had the only goal for the Canucks, which wasn't enough for Markstrom to work with. Markstrom has allowed 16 goals over his last six games, going 1-5-0 in that span. He fell to 9-11-3 with a 2.70 GAA and a .915 save percentage in 23 starts this year. The Canucks haven't been very good as a team in December, making it difficult to trust Markstrom if he draws Thursday's start against the Golden Knights.

Markstrom will protect the home net in Tuesday's game against Montreal, Ben Kuzma of The Vancouver Province reports.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom's looking to bounce back after an ugly performance in Vegas, where he was pulled early after yielding five goals on 39 shots. It was Markstrom's fourth loss in regulation over the last five games, but he squeezed a 43-save shutout into that stretch. The Canadiens have won three of their last four, but they've been leaning on their crease, averaging 2.5 goals per game in that span.

Markstrom gave up five goals on 39 shots and was lifted midway through the third period of Sunday's 6-3 loss to Vegas.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom was pulled for Michael DiPietro after Max Pacioretty made it a 5-2 game with 9:11 left in regulation. The 29-year-old fell below .500 on the season, dropping to 9-10-3 with a 2.68 GAA and .915 save percentage. He's lost three of his last four starts heading into Tuesday's game against Montreal.

Markstrom will patrol the crease for Sunday's contest in Vegas.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom turned away 23-of-25 shots in Saturday's loss to the Sharks. He'll go to work for the second straight night Sunday against Vegas. The 29-year-old netminder owns a .918 save percentage and 2.55 GAA alongside his 9-9-3 record.

Markstrom permitted two goals on 25 shots in a 4-2 loss to the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

The Canucks made a late push to get their goalie off the hook, but Markstrom suffered his third loss in his last four starts. He's allowed only eight goals over that span, but his teammates have provided just six goals of support. Markstrom dropped to 9-9-3 with a 2.55 GAA and a .918 save percentage this season. It's possible the Swede starts the second part of a weekend back-to-back when the Canucks visit the Golden Knights on Sunday.

Markstrom will start in the road crease Saturday against the Sharks, Jeff Paterson of TSN 1040 Vancouver reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Thatcher Demko (concussion) on IR, it's no surprise that Markstrom will make his third straight start, and the veteran could go again Sunday versus Vegas. Markstrom has been solid over his last seven contests, recording a .924 save percentage, 2.55 GAA and 4-3-0 record. The Sharks, on the other hand, have lost six straight and totaled 10 goals in that stretch.

Markstrom earned a 43-save shutout in Thursday's 1-0 overtime win over the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom was easily the best player on the ice Thursday, and he was rewarded with his first goose egg of the year. The Swede improved to 9-8-3 with a 2.58 GAA and a .918 save percentage through 20 games. With Thatcher Demko (concussion) unavailable, expect Markstrom to see the bulk of the starts for the Canucks in the near future.

Markstrom will start between the pipes in Thursday's home game versus Carolina, NHL.com's Kevin Woodley reports.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom has struggled a bit recently, suffering back-to-back losses to the Oilers and Maple Leafs while posting a sub-par 3.07 GAA and .887 save percentage. The 29-year-old Swede will try to get back on track in a tough home matchup with a hot Hurricanes team that's won three straight games.

Markstrom permitted three goals on 25 shots in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

John Tavares led the charge with a pair of goals, and Auston Matthews also beat Markstrom in the contest. The Swedish goalie dropped to 8-8-3 with a 2.72 GAA and a .912 save percentage through 19 starts. He's allowed three or more goals in five of his last seven games, which is making it hard to trust Markstrom in fantasy. The Canucks host the Hurricanes on Thursday, which is another tough cross-conference matchup.

Markstrom will protect the home goal in Tuesday's matchup against the Maple Leafs, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom will start for the first time in over a week after being granted a leave of absence to attend his father's memorial service. The 29-year-old has had peaks and valleys in the crease this year, rounding out to a .913 save percentage and 2.70 GAA. Markstrom may have his hands full again, as the Maple Leafs average 3.38 goals per road game -- the fifth-most in the league.