Jacob Markstrom G NJ Wed 3/13/19 2:27 PM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
Markstrom will start for the home team Wednesday night against New York, Irfaan Gaffar of Sportsnet reports.
EDGE Analysis
Markstrom was pulled from his last start after allowing five goals on 16 shots in what turned out to be a 6-2 loss to Vegas. He'll be looking to bounce back Wednesday, taking on a Rangers team that has just two wins over its last 10 contests (2-3-5).
Jacob Markstrom G NJ Sun 3/10/19 3:13 AM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
Markstrom lasted only 14:17, yielding five goals on 16 shots in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Golden Knights
EDGE Analysis
The Swedish goalie saw havoc wreaked upon him by Vegas' second and third lines in his brief appearance. Markstrom was on the hook for the loss, dropping his record to 24-20-8 with a 2.78 GAA and a .912 save percentage this season. Thatcher Demko fared better in relief, allowing only one goal on 17 shots, which could influence coach Travis Green's decision for Wednesday's meeting with the Rangers.
Jacob Markstrom G NJ Sat 3/9/19 2:55 PM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
Markstrom will scratch up the crease as Saturday's home starter against the Golden Knights.
EDGE Analysis
This will be a grudge match for the Swede, as the Golden Knights shut out the Canucks with Markstrom in goal in Vegas this past Sunday. Still, he kicked aside 45 of 48 shots in that intense outing, and Markstrom has maintained a robust .931 save percentage since his first start in February -- a span of 14 games. All told, you could do worse on Saturday's 12-game slate.
Jacob Markstrom G NJ Thu 3/7/19 1:51 AM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
Markstrom made 28 saves in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime win versus Toronto.
EDGE Analysis
Markstrom was excellent from the initial puck drop until the final buzzer, but there was a 34-second window that saw the Swedish netminder beaten twice, putting Vancouver in a 2-0 hole against a very formidable opponent. The 29-year-old was perfect the remainder of Wednesday's game which allowed his teammates to score three unanswered goals, including the overtime winner by Alexander Edler. With the result, Markstrom's record improves to 24-19-8 along with a 2.70 GAA and .915 save percentage.
Jacob Markstrom G NJ Wed 3/6/19 1:32 PM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
Markstrom will start in goal versus the visiting Maple Leafs on Wednesday, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet650 reports.
EDGE Analysis
Markstrom will field shots from a Toronto club that's tied with the Habs for 18th in the league in road scoring at three goals per game. The Swede's next win will be a career-high 24th.
Jacob Markstrom G NJ Mon 3/4/19 2:13 AM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
Markstrom made 45 saves against the Golden Knights on Sunday, but it wasn't enough as the Canucks had a woeful offensive game in a 3-0 loss.
EDGE Analysis
The Canucks had separate 11 and 13-minutes stretches without even getting a shot on goal, which meant more time for Markstrom to fend off shots. He's been the best player on the Canucks lately, and it's not even close.
Jacob Markstrom G NJ Sun 3/3/19 3:44 PM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
Markstrom will protect the crease in Sunday's contest against the Golden Knights.
EDGE Analysis
Despite a 4-5-3 record in February, Markstrom had a fairly impressive month. He posted a 2.31 GAA and .930 save percentage in 12 appearances, including a 29-save shutout against Anaheim. The 29-year-old will continue getting a large share of the work with Thatcher Demko filling in on rare occasions.
Jacob Markstrom G NJ Thu 2/28/19 1:06 AM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
Markstrom made 43 saves on 45 shots, but fell 3-2 in a shootout to the Avalanche on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Markstrom was a big reason why the Canucks got one point out of the contest, with Josh Leivo's third-period equalizer being the other. Markstrom's record slips to 23-18-8 with a 2.71 GAA and a .913 save percentage this season. Expect Thatcher Demko to return to the crease Thursday in Arizona.
Jacob Markstrom G NJ Wed 2/27/19 2:27 PM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
Markstrom will patrol the crease in Wednesday's road game against the Avalanche.
EDGE Analysis
Markstrom was unbeatable in his last start Monday against Anaheim, stopping all 29 shots en route to a 4-0 shutout victory. The Swedish backstop will look to stay sharp and secure his 24th win of the season in a road matchup with a middling Colorado offense that's averaging 3.13 goals per game at home this campaign, 15th in the NHL.
Jacob Markstrom G NJ Tue 2/26/19 2:07 AM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
Markstrom recorded 29 saves for his first shutout of the season in Monday's 4-0 win over the Ducks.
EDGE Analysis
The win snaps a three-game skid for the Swedish goalie. Markstrom improved to 23-18-7 with a 2.73 GAA and a .912 save percentage. He gets enough starts to warrant a roster spot, but with Thatcher Demko (knee) returning as the backup goalie Monday, Markstrom may yield his spot in the crease when the Canucks play a road back-to-back Wednesday and Thursday.