Markstrom "tweaked something" during practice Tuesday and may not be able to back up Anders Nilsson for the evening's contest against Colorado.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom can thus be considered a game-time decision for the affair, but either way, he won't start the contest in goal, as coach Travis Green has already confirmed that the honor will belong to Nilsson. If Markstrom cannot ride the pine Tuesday, the recently-recalled Richard Bachman will serve as the backup goalie.

Despite earlier reports, Markstrom will not tend the twine versus the Bruins on Saturday, Jeff Paterson of TSN 1040 Vancouver reports.

EDGE Analysis

At his post-practice press conference, coach Travis Green confirmed Markstrom was going to be between the pipes, however, appears to have changed his mind for some unknown reason. The 27-year-old will be replaced by Anders Nilsson who is looking for his first win in his previous 10 contests.

Markstrom will be in goal when the Canucks host the Bruins on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom has struggled in his recent outings, allowing four goals in three of his last five starts. He was yanked from his most recent effort after giving up four goals on just 14 shots but will attempt to return to form Saturday against a Bruins team that enters the day on a hot streak -- winning six of their last seven games.

Markstrom gave up four goals on 14 shots, putting his team in a deep hole in a 4-3 loss to Florida on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

It was Markstrom's shortest outage of the year, as he only lasted a period before giving way to Anders Nilsson. With a losing record and a save percentage below 92 percent, Markstrom just hasn't produced enough to make him a consistently viable option. He's best served by putting him on the bench and letting him prove to you that he can still contribute.

Markstrom will guard the home net Wednesday against the Panthers, Patrick Johnston of The Vancouver Province reports.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom posted a brilliant performance against the Stars to end a three-game losing streak Sunday, stopping all of the 30 shots he faced in the affair. He will attempt to build on the effort Wednesday against a Panthers club that's won five of its last six games and is coming off a seven-goal outburst against the Oilers on Monday.

Markstrom stopped all 30 shots he faced in a 6-0 victory over the Stars on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The Canucks dominated right from puck drop, scoring three goals in the first 14 minutes. Vancouver outshot Dallas, 16-6, in the first period. This was a much needed victory for Markstrom, who came into Sunday a loser of three straight, but he has been playing better as of late. He is 2-3-0 with a .924 save percentage this month.

Markstrom will get the road start Sunday against the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom has a 2.78 GAA and a .908 save percentage, and the Canucks have a team GAA of 3.11 on the road. The Stars have scored 3.05 goals per contest, so this will be a true test for the Swedish netminder.

Markstrom allowed four goals on 33 shots in a 4-1 loss to the Hurricanes on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Although he deserved a better fate in his last outing, that's three straight losses for Markstrom, who saw his GAA rise to 2.78 after Friday. In 41 games this season, he also owns 15 victories and a .908 save percentage. His career high in games played has resulted in more victories for Markstrom than he's ever posted in a season, but that's his only area of improvement. Both his GAA and save percentage are about in line with his five-year totals in Vancouver - 2.72 GAA and .910 save percentage.

Markstrom will defend the visitors' net Friday against the Hurricanes, Jeff Paterson of TSN 1040 reports.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom continues to see the bulk of the work in the goal crease, but his results have varied between the pipes of late. He's dropped each of his last two outings in front of the cage, looking to break that trend Friday evening against a Hurricanes club averaging just 2.42 goals per game at home this season.

Markstrom stopped 37 of 39 shots in Tuesday's loss to the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Markstrom turned in a terrific performance against his former team, but unfortunately the Canucks could only get one goal past opposing netminder Harri Sateri. With consecutive losses, Markstrom drops to 15-18-5 on the season with a .908 save percentage. He delivers stellar showings every so often, but the play of the team in front of him makes losses a regular occurrence. Markstrom remains hard to depend on in most fantasy settings.