Markstrom turned aside 19 of 22 shots in a 3-2 loss to Edmonton on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

The Canucks' netminder limited Edmonton to a single goal over the first 50 minutes, but the hosts were able to find the back of the net twice over the final 10 minutes to seal the win Wednesday. It figures to be a tough year for Markstrom who is expected to get the lion's share of starts for a Vancouver team in the midst of a rebuild.

Markstrom will patrol the crease in Wednesday's road matchup with the Oilers, NHL.com's Derek Van Diest reports.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom was pretty solid during the Canucks' exhibition schedule, posting a 2-1-0 record while recording a 2.70 GAA and .925 save percentage in three appearances. The 29-year-old Swede will look to secure his first win of the season in a road matchup with an Edmonton team that went 18-19-4 at home last year.

Markstrom will tend the home twine in Monday's preseason game versus the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom has been quite consistent through the last four seasons, posting at least a .910 but below a .915 save percentage in each campaign. He has a firm grasp on the starter's role heading into the season opener versus the Oilers on Oct. 2, so he'll look continue knocking off rust in exhibition contests.

Markstrom will guard the goal during Thursday's preseason matchup with the Oilers, Sportsnet 650's Brendan Batchelor reports.

EDGE Analysis

It isn't clear how much of the game Markstrom will play, but Thursday's contest will nonetheless give him an opportunity to shake off some rust following a lengthy offseason. The 29-year-old Swede is firmly entrenched as Vancouver's No. 1 netminder heading into the 2019-20 campaign.

Markstrom will play for Sweden during the World Championship.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom will get a chance to continue his impressive hockey this past year as he represents Sweden in goal. Markstrom posted a career-high 28 victories, and was arguably the main reason the Canucks remained in the playoff race for as long as they did. He's shown that he is capable of being a starting goaltender at the NHL level.

Markstrom stopped 30 of 33 shots in Thursday's 3-2 loss to Nashville.

EDGE Analysis

This game appeared destined for overtime, but with 21 seconds remaining in the final frame, Ryan Johansen beat Markstrom with a slick backhand to complete the Predators' comeback in regulation. The loss is Markstrom's third in his past four starts and moves his season record to 28-23-9. The 28 wins represent a career high for the Swedish netminder.

Markstrom will draw the start for Thursday's road contest against the Predators.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom has been decent in his past five starts, accumulating a 3-2-0 record to go along with a 3.13 GAA and .904 save percentage in that span. The Swede could be busy in net, facing an offense that generates 32.4 shots per game good for 12th in the league. Markstrom hasn't been great against Nashville in his career, going 1-2-1 with an .896 save percentage and 3.53 GAA in four starts.

Markstrom stopped 38 of 40 shots in Saturday's 3-2 shootout win over the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom was unable to hold off a two-goal rally in the third period, allowing the game to go into the extra frame before finally emerging victorious when Markus Granlund tallied in the eighth round of the shootout. Markstrom improved to 28-22-9 with a 2.76 GAA and a .913 save percentage. He'll likely draw the start again on Tuesday versus the Sharks.

Markstrom will patrol the home crease in Saturday's tilt against the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom hasn't been great in his past five starts, accumulating a 2-2-1 record to go along with a 3.13 GAA and .899 save percentage in that span. The Swede will draw a solid matchup, facing an offense that ranks 29th in goals per game this campaign (2.53). The 29-year old seems to enjoy playing against Dallas, racking up a 3-0-1 record to go along with a .957 save percentage and 1.35 GAA in five career games.

Markstrom gave up five goals on only 24 shots in Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom allowed three of the five goals to Ducks rookie Sam Steel, giving the youngster his first career hat trick. Markstrom's record fell to 27-22-9 with a 2.78 GAA and a .912 save percentage. He's taken two straight losses, making a playoff berth less likely for the Canucks.