Markstrom made 38 saves in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

After missing the last week to attend to a family matter, Markstrom looked sharp in his return to action, making 16 stops in the third period alone to deny the Rangers' comeback attempt. Thatcher Demko was excellent in his absence, going 2-1-0 with a 1.64 GAA and .943 save percentage, but Markstrom should reclaim the No. 1 job with Vancouver now that he's back.

Markstrom will start Sunday's game against the Rangers, Thomas Drance of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom will make his first appearance since Oct. 12 after taking a brief leave of absence. In three games during Markstrom's absence, backup Thatcher Demko picked up two wins and gave up just one goal in the other game. Demko's strong performance puts some pressure on Markstrom's job security, but the Swedish netminder has been strong in his own right with a 2.23 GAA and .926 save percentage through four starts.

Markstrom returned to practice Friday, Ben Kuzma of The Vancouver Province reports.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom was granted a leave of absence to tend to a family matter earlier this week, but he should be back in action Saturday against New Jersey or Sunday against the Rangers. The 29-year-old Swede has compiled a 2-2-0 record while posting a 2.23 GAA and .926 save percentage in four appearances this season.

Markstrom has been granted a leave of absence by the Canucks to tend to a family matter.

EDGE Analysis

General manager Jim Benning wouldn't comment any further, but he said Markstrom would join the Canucks at some point on their upcoming four-game road trip, which starts Thursday in St. Louis. The Canucks recalled Zane McIntyre from AHL Utica to join Thatcher Demko in the team's crease.

Markstrom stopped 30 of 32 shots in a 3-2 shootout win over the Flyers on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom once again played well, but an Oskar Lindblom goal prevented the Swedish netminder from finishing the job in regulation. Markstrom is 2-2-0 with a 2.23 GAA and a .926 save percentage through four starts this season. Markstrom will probably start again at home Tuesday versus the Red Wings, as coach Travis Green will likely want to ride the hot hand.

Markstrom will tend the home twine for Saturday's game versus the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom's been dependable so far, so the Canucks will go back to him for the fourth straight game. He has a .922 save percentage and 2.03 GAA so far. The Flyers have eight goals over the first two games and averaged 36.0 shots on net in the process, so they'll be a tough test for Markstrom.

Markstrom stopped 37 of 39 shots in Wednesday's 8-2 win over the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Despite the lopsided score, Markstrom faced a lot of rubber from the Kings in the contest. The Swedish goalie picked up his first win of the season. Markstrom has a good chance of drawing the start for Saturday's game against the Flyers.

Per Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650, Markstrom was the first netminder off the ice at morning skate, indicating he'll get the start in goal in Wednesday's home game against the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom hasn't had a great start to the year, suffering back-to-back road losses to the Oilers and Flames while posting a 2.57 GAA and .902 save percentage. The 29-year-old Swede will hope to get back on track during Wednesday's home opener in a matchup with a L.A. team that's averaged 4.50 goals per contest through its first two games of the campaign.

Markstrom allowed two goals on 29 shots but ended up on the losing end of a 3-0 game versus the Flames on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom's Canucks teammates managed 34 shots on goal, but each and every one was turned aside by Flames' goalie David Rittich. Despite a 0-2 record, Markstrom has a 2.56 GAA and a .902 save percentage. The Swede's next chance to get into the win column could come Wednesday versus the Kings.

Markstrom will man the road crease Saturday in Calgary, Jeff Paterson of TSN1040 reports.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom was beaten three times on 22 shots in a loss to Edmonton on Opening Night. He'll hope for a better fate in another all-Canadian matchup, but things won't come easy against the Johnny Hockey-led Flames.