Jacob Markstrom G NJ Sat 9/29/18 7:36 PM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
Markstrom will be between the pipes for the home team against the Coyotes on Saturday, Dan Murphy of Sportsnet reports.
EDGE Analysis
Markstrom will also be in net when the games start counting, so in a way the Canucks are giving him a dry run here in the preseason finale. He'll need to do better than last year, though, as the 28-year-old had a 2.71 GAA and .912 save percentage.
Jacob Markstrom G NJ Mon 9/24/18 3:23 PM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
Markstrom will be between the pipes for Monday's preseason tilt with the Kings, Patrick Johnston of the Vancouver Sun reports.
EDGE Analysis
Markstrom registered a 23-26-7 record last season -- his first time as a true workhorse No. 1. While a lot of the netminder's struggles could be blamed on a lack of offense -- he lost nine times when allowing two or fewer goals -- he was far from perfect. If he struggles early, the coaching staff could consider turning the reigns over to Anders Nilsson.
Jacob Markstrom G NJ Thu 9/20/18 3:11 PM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
Markstrom will be in goal for Thursday's clash with the Kings.
EDGE Analysis
Whether Markstrom plays the entire game remains to be seen, but he will at least begin the contest in the crease. In his first full season as the No. 1, the netminder struggled with a 23-26-7 record, 2.71 GAA and .912 save percentage. If the Swede continues to underperform this year, the club could give Anders Nilsson some additional games.
Jacob Markstrom G NJ Fri 4/6/18 2:24 AM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
Markstrom stopped 16 of 19 shots in Thursday's overtime win over the Coyotes.
EDGE Analysis
The Canucks may not be participating in the playoffs, but Markstrom's strong play to close out the season is reason to be optimistic for 2018-19. The 28-year-old netminder has started a career-high 57 games this season, posting a 23-26-7 record with a .912 save percentage. Look for the Swedish goaltender's fantasy value to increase in the coming years as the rebuilding Canucks continue to develop.
Jacob Markstrom G NJ Thu 4/5/18 2:51 PM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
Markstrom will post up between the pipes in Thursday's home game against the Coyotes.
EDGE Analysis
Arizona is ranked 25th in road scoring at 2.58 goals per game, which makes Markstrom a reasonable target for DFS players in search of a budget goalie. The Swede had a four-game winning streak snapped by the Golden Knights on Tuesday, so he should be eager to avenge that overtime loss.
Jacob Markstrom G NJ Wed 4/4/18 3:06 PM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
Markstrom stopped 35 of 39 shots in Tuesday's shootout loss to the Golden Knights.
EDGE Analysis
Markstrom turned in a valiant effort and has been playing very well to close out the season. The 28-year-old is now sporting a 22-26-7 record with a .913 save percentage through 59 appearances. Markstrom has been inconsistent this year, but he's earned Vancouver at least a point in five straight starts and is finishing strong.
Jacob Markstrom G NJ Tue 4/3/18 3:20 PM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
Markstrom will guard the cage in Tuesday's home game against the Golden Knights, Irfaan Gaffar of Sportsnet reports.
EDGE Analysis
Markstrom has been red hot recently, picking up four consecutive wins while posting an impressive 1.25 GAA and .962 save percentage over that span. The Swedish backstop will look to keep rolling and secure his 23rd victory of the season in a home matchup with a Golden Knights squad that's averaging 3.00 goals per game on the road this campaign, sixth in the NHL.
Jacob Markstrom G NJ Fri 3/30/18 2:40 AM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
Markstrom stopped 35 of 36 shots in Thursday's win over the Oilers.
EDGE Analysis
Both teams are out of playoff contention, but Markstrom turned in a fantastic performance to garner his fourth straight win. The 28-year-old has been sensational during the winning streak, allowing just four goals and providing some optimism for 2018-19. The Swedish netminder is finishing strong and worth getting in your lineup for these last few games.
Jacob Markstrom G NJ Thu 3/29/18 5:30 PM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
Markstrom is listed among NHL.com's "Players to Watch" for Thursday's home game against the Oilers.
EDGE Analysis
Markstrom was featured in that spot based on his 3-0-0 record, 1.33 GAA and .958 save percentage over his last three starts. He's really elevating his game with many an owner involved in the fantasy playoffs. However, it's worth noting that the Oilers put four goals on Marksrom between 34 shots to defeat him Jan. 20 -- you will have to decide whether his recent string of success is worth more than his running into problems aganist the Oil last time out.
Jacob Markstrom G NJ Wed 3/28/18 11:58 AM
Jacob Markstrom
G NJ
Markstrom stopped 23 of 24 shots in Tuesday's win over the Ducks.
EDGE Analysis
That's the third consecutive victory for Markstrom, who is finishing the season strong. The 28-year-old has stymied the Blackhawks, Stars and Ducks over the past week, advancing to 21-26-6 on the season with a .912 save percentage. He's had an inconsistent year overall, but Markstrom could be worth getting in your lineup for these final games while he's hot.