Jacob Markstrom G NJ Tue 3/26/19 1:55 PM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
Markstrom will guard the home goal Tuesday against the Ducks, Jeff Paterson of TSN 1040 Vancouver reports.
EDGE Analysis
Markstrom has scuffled in net his past pair of appearances, surrendering a combined seven goals to the Flames and Senators. He typically stands a much better chance at picking up a win on home ice, owning a 16-9-5 record at Rogers Arena, and his chances should be boosted by facing off against an Anaheim club averaging a league-worst 2.05 goals per game on the road.
Jacob Markstrom G NJ Sun 3/24/19 1:21 AM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
Markstrom stopped 28 of 31 shots in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Flames.
EDGE Analysis
Markstrom had won his last two appearances, but Mark Giordano and the Flames' fourth line got the better of the Swedish netminder. Markstrom's record fell to 27-21-9 with a 2.74 GAA and a .913 save percentage. The loss hurts the Canucks' playoff chances, but as long as they're still in the fight, Markstrom figures to draw most of the starts over Thatcher Demko. A goalie for Sunday's meeting with the Blue Jackets is yet to be confirmed.
Jacob Markstrom G NJ Sat 3/23/19 2:43 PM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
Markstrom will start in net Saturday when the Canucks host the Flames.
EDGE Analysis
Markstrom has picked up wins in three of his last four starts, posting a strong 2.16 GAA and .929 save percentage over that span. Calgary has noticeable home/road splits this season, leading the league in scoring on home ice (4.27 goals per game) while averaging just 2.89 goals on the road. The Flames make up for the disparity by allowing just 2.41 goals per road contest, good for the second-fewest in the league, so Markstrom will need to be on top of his game to add to his recent successes.
Jacob Markstrom G NJ Thu 3/21/19 12:53 AM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
Markstrom gave up four goals on 25 shots in Wednesday's 7-4 win over the Senators.
EDGE Analysis
The first two periods were mostly one-way traffic away from Markstrom, but the Senators clawed back four goals over a 10-minute span in the third period to make things interesting. Markstrom's record improved to 27-20-9, but his GAA rose to 2.73 and his save percentage slipped to .913 for the year. The Swedish netminder may split starts with Thatcher Demko over the weekend, as the Flames visit Saturday, followed by the Blue Jackets on Sunday.
Jacob Markstrom G NJ Wed 3/20/19 2:40 PM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
Markstrom will tend the twine versus Ottawa at home Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Markstrom has given up just five goals in his previous three games on 101 shots (.950 save percentage). The Swedish netminder hasn't faced the Senators often in his career, but is 1-2-1 with a 2.46 GAA in four lifetime matchups. While Vancouver may be a long shot to make the playoffs, the team is still just six points behind Arizona for the last wild-card spot and a strong run of form from Markstrom could make things interesting down the stretch.
Jacob Markstrom G NJ Mon 3/18/19 10:56 AM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
Markstrom stopped 44 of 46 shots and recorded the win in Sunday's game against Dallas.
EDGE Analysis
Markstrom stood tall in the overtime and shootout periods to help the Canucks. The Swede now sits at 26-20-1 with a 2.71 GAA and .915 save percentage this campaign. Markstrom and the Canucks face the Blackhawks on Monday, which would be a tougher test for the 29-year-old should he draw the start.
Jacob Markstrom G NJ Sun 3/17/19 12:03 PM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
Markstrom's in line to start against host Dallas on Sunday, Jeff Paterson of TSN 1040 Vancouver reports.
EDGE Analysis
Markstrom should be eager for another chance at a win after suffering a tough-luck shootout loss to the Devils on Friday. The Swede has already reeled in a career-high 25 wins to complement serviceable ratios (2.73 GAA and .913 save percentage) through 54 starts, but he'll be facing the Stars for the first time in 2018-19. Dallas ranks 26th in the league in road scoring at 2.83 goals per game.
Jacob Markstrom G NJ Sat 3/16/19 2:02 AM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
Markstrom gave up only two goals on 33 shots, but received the 3-2 shootout loss in Friday's contest with the Devils.
EDGE Analysis
Markstrom was spotted a 2-0 lead by the Canucks, but he gave up goals to Stefan Noesen and Kevin Rooney in the third period, which forced the extra time. Markstrom's record fell to 25-20-9 with a 2.73 GAA and a .913 save percentage. The Canucks next play the Stars on Sunday, which would be a tougher test for the Swedish goalie should he draw the start.
Jacob Markstrom G NJ Fri 3/15/19 5:00 PM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
Markstrom will start in the home goal Friday against the Devils,
EDGE Analysis
Coming off a strong effort against the Rangers, Markstrom enters Friday night owning a 15-8-4 record to go along with a 2.68 GAA and a .913 save percentage on home ice. He has yet to face the Devils this season, but New Jersey owns a horrid minus-49 goal differential over 36 road games.
Jacob Markstrom G NJ Thu 3/14/19 3:54 AM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
Markstrom allowed one goal on 22 shots in a 4-1 victory against the Rangers on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
After yielding five goals during about just 14 minutes in his last start, this was a heck of a way to bounce back. With the exception of that horrific start on Saturday, Markstrom has been great lately, posting a 3-2-1 record and a .932 save percentage in the last six games. Overall, he is 25-20-8 with a 2.75 GAA and .913 save percentage in 53 contests this season.