New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom kicked away 20 shots to register his first shutout of the season in Wednesday's 6-0 victory against Vancouver. Markstrom, a former Canuck, neutralized a team that had scored at least three goals in five straight games. The Swedish netminder improved to 5-3-1 for the season, and he now boasts a 2.68 goals-against average with a .903 save percentage. It's safe to say Markstrom has enjoyed a good start with his new club. He's also been getting plenty of help from his teammates, as New Jersey has limited the opposition to 21.7 shots per game across the last three matchups.
New Jersey Devils goalie Jacob Markstrom stopped 30 of the 31 shots he faced in his New Jersey debut on Friday afternoon in their victory over the Buffalo Sabres. The 34-year-old looked sharp in the season opener and was able to keep the Sabres quiet on their four power-play attempts. The lone goal came in the back half of the final frame off a snapshot from Buffalo defenseman Owen Power in the slot. This was an excellent debut for Markstrom, who hopes to get back on track after earning just 23 wins in each of the past two seasons in Calgary. Fantasy managers should expect New Jersey backup Jake Allen to get the starting nod on Saturday afternoon in the second game of the Global Series. Markstrom's next start is tentatively lined up to be on Thursday evening when the Devils host the high-scoring Toronto Maple Leafs.
The New Jersey Devils have acquired goaltender Jacob Markstrom in a trade with the Calgary Flames. The Devils gave up defenseman Kevin Bahl and a 2025 top-10-protected first-round draft pick in the transaction. Markstrom waived his no-trade clause to get the deal done, with the Flames retaining 31.25 percent of his salary. The Swedish netminder, who spent four seasons with the Flames, has two more years to go on a contract that carries a $6 million cap hit. New Jersey was desperate to upgrade its goalie department after being ranked 27th in save percentage in 2023-24. Markstrom posted a .905 save percentage this term, going 23-23-2 with a 2.78 goals-against average. His fantasy value should receive a boost as Markstrom joins an ambitious team that hopes to get back into the playoffs next season.
Senators Are "Aggressively" Pursuing Jacob Markstrom
Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom could find himself playing for another Canadian franchise next season. Sources have told Postmedia's Bruce Garrioch that the Ottawa Senators have been "one of the most aggressive teams" in chasing Markstrom. The Senators are in desperate need of an upgrade between the sticks after seeing the team record a league-worst .888 save percentage in 2023-24. Joonas Korpisalo, who made 49 starts, finished with a 3.27 goals-against average, and Anton Forsberg, who started 28 times, fared only slightly better, allowing 3.21 goals. Markstrom, who has also been heavily linked with the New Jersey Devils, produced a .905 save percentage this season with a 2.78 goals-against average.
Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom (lower body) is expected to start Saturday's game against the Vancouver Canucks. The 34-year-old has been out since March 9 due to a lower-body injury. "He has been (our MVP)," defenseman MacKenzie Weegar said. "He's been our backbone. He's a leader for us. It starts with him. I feel us as a D-core feel super confident when he's in the net." Markstrom will enter Saturday's contest with the high-octane Canucks sporting a 2.68 goals-against average and a .910 save percentage across 41 appearances, going 22-17-2 in that time. The Flames also announced on Friday that backup Dan Vladar will undergo season-ending hip surgery, while prospect Dustin Wolf will remain with the Flames on an emergency basis.
Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom (lower body) could return to action as soon as this weekend, according to head coach Ryan Huska. The veteran has missed the past three contests due to a lower-body injury. "We're expecting him to skate three more times this week coming up," Huska said Monday. "Hopefully everything keeps progressing the right way and he's in our net on the weekend." The Swedish netminder has worked to a 2.68 goals-against average and a .910 save percentage across 41 games on the season, going 22-17-2 in that time. He was the subject of numerous trade rumors prior to the March 8 trade deadline but ultimately was not moved by the club.
Jacob Markstrom Ruled Out Tuesday, Dustin Wolf Called Up
Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom (lower body) will miss Tuesday's contest against the Colorado Avalanche. Markstrom was originally slated to start Tuesday, but the Flames have ruled him out due to a lower-body injury. This might be a blessing in disguise for Markstrom's fantasy owners, as the Flames' defensive corps has taken a major hit after trading away Noah Hanifin and Chris Tanev, resulting in some pretty bad numbers for Markstrom in the last few games. Dustin Wolf was called up to replace Markstrom, but whether or not he starts tonight is yet to be determined. Either way, a matchup against the Avalanche doesn't make for an ideal goalie stream.
Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom stopped 21-of-22 shots on goal in Tuesday's 4-1 victory against the Bruins. Markstrom faced an uncharacteristically low shot total in the contest, with the only goal surrendered coming from Bruins center Pavel Zacha in the early minutes of the third period. Markstrom improves to a record of 15-13-2 to go along with two shutouts, a 2.55 goals against average and .913 save percentage through 30 appearances.
Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom (lower body) will be back between the sticks Tuesday versus St. Louis. The Flames No. 1 returns to the lineup following a three-game absence. A fractured finger has also left a mark on Markstrom's campaign. However, he's performed well when healthy, going 13-11-2 with a 2.59 goals-against average and a .912 save percentage. The Swedish netminder has won nine of his last 13 starts while giving up 2.31 goals per game.
Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom won't be available on Tuesday versus Arizona due to a lower-body injury. Markstrom will be forced to skip the action after making three consecutive starts and winning all the decisions. He owns a 13-11-2 record overall for the season, having collected five victories from his last six appearances. Dan Vladar will pick up his 14th start of the season against the Coyotes, with Dustin Wolf dressing as his backup.
Jacob Markstrom Collects Win No. 200 With A Shutout
Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom reached 200 career wins on Thursday by beating the Ducks on the road 3-0. He became the third Swedish netminder in NHL history to hit the 200-win mark. Markstrom kept Anaheim from scoring with 25 saves and now has sole possession of third on the franchise's all-time list with 14 shutouts. It's been a very impressive return to the lineup from Markstrom, who's won both of his starts while allowing only one goal since coming back from a broken finger. He has improved his record to 8-8-2 and holds a 2.67 goals-against average with a .906 save percentage.
Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom made a triumphant return to the crease on Monday, beating the Panthers 3-1 with a 33-save effort. After missing a couple of weeks of action due to a broken finger, Markstrom only let one Sam Reinhart strike on the power play slip past him. Markstrom improved to 7-8-2 for the year. It's not been a good season for him, but three of Markstrom's victories have come in his last four appearances, which is definitely an encouraging sign. He has logged a 2.83 goals-against average for the campaign and boasts a .901 save percentage.
Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom (finger) was activated from Injured Reserve on Sunday. Markstrom has been unavailable for seven games after breaking his finger in practice on Dec. 4, but he looks on track to return to the crease for Monday's matchup against Florida. Dan Vladar and Dustin Wolf shared the duties between the pipes during Markstrom's absence, with one win each. It's been a struggle all around in Calgary for the team, and Markstrom has been limited to only six wins in 16 starts, producing a 2.95 goals-against average along with a .986 save percentage.
Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom (illness) was a full participant in practice on Wednesday. Markstrom missed Monday's game against the Vegas Golden Knights with an illness, but it looks like he should be able to return Thursday against Dallas. Daniel Vladar played a stellar game in his absence, stopping 27-of-28 shots and earning the win. Markstrom should still be the undisputed number one when healthy, but Vladar could see more starts if he keeps playing well. Markstrom should be rostered in most fantasy leagues given his solid play so far this season.
Jacob Markstrom Won't Play Friday, Dustin Wolf Called Up
Calgary Flames goalie Jacob Markstrom (upper body) missed practice on Friday and will not dress for tonight's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. He has been deemed day-to-day and hasn't been ruled out for Saturday's game against Ottawa yet. Prospect Dustin Wolf has been called up to backup Dan Vladar in tonight's game, and if Markstrom can't go tomorrow it will likely be Wolf in net. Wolf isn't a bad speculative add in deeper leagues as he could carve out a bigger role if Vladar continues to play poorly.
Jacob Markstrom Likely In Goal Wednesday Against Winnipeg
Calgary Flames goalie Jacob Markstrom will likely be between the pipes in a must-win game against the Winnipeg Jets. Two points separate the teams, with the Jets holding on to the final wild-card spot in the Western Conference. Unfortunately, Markstrom suffered his second consecutive loss as the Chicago Blackhawks scored four goals out of 23 shots against him on Tuesday. This season has been a nightmare for the 33-year-old, with a record of 22-21-10, a goals-against average of 3.00, and a save percentage of .889. Winnipeg has managed to win their two last contests.
Calgary Flames goalie Jacob Markstrom ended his three-game losing skid by turning aside 28 of the 31 shots he faced in his last outing against the San Jose Sharks. The 33-year-old goaltender has struggled this season, registering a forgettable 20-20-10 record, coupled with a 2.98 goals-against average and a .890 save percentage. Nevertheless, Markstrom has the Los Angeles Kings Tuesday, who is on a red-hot streak, winning 10 of their last 12 games.
Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom will guard the crease in Friday's matchup against the low-scoring Ducks. The Swedish netminder has a chance to collect a third consecutive victory against a team that has averaged only 2.49 goals for the season. It's been an inconsistent campaign for Markstrom, but he currently appears to be on the way up, having recorded back-to-back wins and his first shutout of the season. He stopped 40 shots in a 1-0 shootout win over the Wild Tuesday. Markstrom is 17-17-8 for the season with a 2.89 goals-against average and a .893 save percentage.
Jacob Markstrom Logs His First Shutout In Shootout Victory
Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom picked up his first shutout of the season on Tuesday as the team played out a rare 0-0 tie with Minnesota before winning the game in a shootout. He had 40 saves and made one more stop in the shootout. The Swedish netminder became the third goalie in franchise history with multiple 40-save shutouts. Markstrom has struggled for consistency throughout the campaign and will hope to post only his second three-game winning streak in his next outing. He carries a 17-17-8 record and has registered a 2.89 goals-against average with a .893 save percentage.
Jacob Markstrom Has Another Tough Game Against Blues
Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom faltered again Friday, surrendering five goals on 24 shots in a 5-2 loss to the St. Louis Blues. Markstrom was outclassed by Blues backup Thomas Greiss, something that seems to be a trend for the 32-year-old. The Swede drops to 8-8-4 to go along with a .892 SV% and 2.92 GAA. It's been a rough season for Markstrom, who has ceded starts to backup Dan Vladar recently, and could see it happen more if his poor performance continues. Markstrom owners should add Vladar if they have the room to ensure they have a backup plan in case things continue going down this path.
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