Markstrom stopped 30 of 31 shots faced in Friday's 4-1 win over the Sabres.
Markstrom's lone slip-up was a third-period goal scored by Owen Power. Overall, it was a solid debut for the veteran backstop and puts him on the path to get back over the 30-win threshold for just the second time in his NHL career. With the two teams back at it Saturday, Jake Allen figures to get the starting nod, while Markstrom should be in line to feature in the home opener versus Toronto on Oct. 10.
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Defending cage versus Buffalo
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Markstrom will tend the twine for Friday's Global Series matchup with Buffalo, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
Markstrom will make his Devils debut after being acquired via trade from the Flames in the offseason. The veteran backstop failed to reach the 25-win mark in either of the previous two campaigns but is expected to significantly improve on those results with a stronger team around him in New Jersey. With Markstrom getting the nod Friday, it figures to be Jake Allen between the pipes for Saturday's clash with the Sabres.
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Starting Wednesday
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Markstrom is expected to start at home in Wednesday's preseason game versus Washington, per Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.
Markstrom stopped 17 of 19 shots in a 4-2 exhibition loss to the Islanders on Sunday. He logged 40 minutes in that game before Nico Daws came out for the third. Goaltender Jake Allen will be on the Devils' roster for the upcoming contest against the Capitals, but it's not known if the plan is to have Markstrom play the full game or eventually be substituted for Allen
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: In net Sunday
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Markstrom will guard the home crease in Sunday's preseason matchup versus the Islanders, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
Markstrom will make his first appearance with New Jersey after being acquired in a trade from Calgary in June. The 34-year-old was 23-23-2 with a .905 save percentage and a 2.78 GAA in 48 regular-season appearances with the Flames in 2023-24.
Markstrom was acquired by the Devils from the Flames on Wednesday in exchange for Kevin Bahl and a 2025 first-round pick, Darren Dreger of TSN reports.
Markstrom posted a 23-23-2 record, 2.78 GAA and .905 save percentage in 48 games with the Flames in 2023-24. He has two seasons remaining on his six-year, $36 million contract and has a no-movement clause, which means he had to approve this trade to New Jersey. Calgary has agreed to retain 31.25 percent of his remaining contract, which leaves New Jersey with a cap hit of $4.125 million for each of the next two years. The Devils missed out on the playoffs in large part due to poor goaltending, and the addition of Markstrom should address that. The 34-year-old is a safe bet to begin the 2024-25 campaign as the Devils' No. 1 netminder.
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Flames' Jacob Markstrom: Falls to former team
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Markstrom allowed four goals on 31 shots in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Canucks.
The Flames' offense went cold against a tough opponent, leaving Markstrom with his fourth straight loss. The 34-year-old goalie dropped to 23-23-2 with a 2.78 GAA and a .905 save percentage through 49 contests this season. The Flames host the Sharks on Thursday to finish the campaign, but the team hasn't announced if Markstrom or Dustin Wolf will start the finale.
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Flames' Jacob Markstrom: Tending twine Tuesday
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Markstrom will patrol the road crease versus Vancouver on Tuesday, Eric Francis of Sportsnet reports.
Markstrom is stuck in a three-game losing streak while also having won just once in his last seven outings. During that seven-game stretch, the 34-year-old backstop has managed a subpar 3.48 GAA and .870 save percentage. Meanwhile, Dustin Wolf has won three in a row and could get the nod for the season finale against San Jose on Thursday.
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Flames' Jacob Markstrom: Loses third straight game
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Markstrom stopped 26 of 29 shots in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Kings. The fourth goal was an empty-netter.
The Flames' offense didn't solve Cam Talbot until Jonathan Huberdeau scored in the third period, offering Markstrom insufficient support. This was Markstrom's third loss in a row and his sixth in his last seven games. The 34-year-old is stumbling to the finish line in 2023-24 and is now at 23-22-2 with a 2.75 GAA and a .906 save percentage through 47 appearances. The Flames are back in action Friday versus the Ducks, which is likely a game Dustin Wolf will start.
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Flames' Jacob Markstrom: Starting versus Kings
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Markstrom will guard the road goal versus the Kings on Thursday, Brendan Parker of Flames TV reports.
Markstrom's gone 1-4-0 with 16 goals allowed over his last five games. The Kings still need to clinch a playoff spot, so they'll likely be a tough challenge for Markstrom and the Flames in this contest.
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Flames' Jacob Markstrom: Takes another loss
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Markstrom allowed three goals on 26 shots in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Oilers. The fourth goal was an empty-netter.
Markstrom did well to keep it close, but the Oilers struck twice on the power play. This was Markstrom's fourth loss in five outings, a span in which he's given up 16 goals. The veteran goalie is down to 23-21-2 with a 2.74 GAA and a .906 save percentage through 46 outings this season. The Flames begin a three-game road trip Tuesday in San Jose, and it's possible California native Dustin Wolf could see more action in his home state since Calgary is no longer in playoff contention.
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Flames' Jacob Markstrom: Facing Oilers
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Markstrom will protect the home net Saturday against Edmonton, per Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan.
Markstrom has one victory over his past five outings, surrendering 18 goals on 130 shots (.862 save percentage) during that span. He has a 23-20-2 record this season with a 2.74 GAA and a .906 save percentage through 45 games played. The Oilers sit fourth in the league this campaign with 3.57 goals per contest.
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Flames' Jacob Markstrom: Gives up five goals in loss
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Markstrom allowed five goals on 29 shots in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Ducks.
This was Markstrom's fourth loss in his last five games, and the second time he's given up five goals in that span. The 34-year-old is clearly struggling behind the Flames' weakened defense following the trade deadline. He's now at 23-20-2 with a 2.74 GAA and a .906 save percentage through 45 starts this season. The Flames have a tough road game coming up in Winnipeg on Thursday.
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Flames' Jacob Markstrom: Starting Tuesday
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Markstrom will be guarding the home crease Tuesday against the Ducks, per Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan.
Markstrom picked up a 4-2 win Saturday against the Kings, stopping 16 of 18 shots. The 34-year-old has been solid this season, recording a .908 save percentage and a 23-19-2 record in 44 appearances. He will have a favorable matchup at home against the Ducks who are 13-23-2 on the road.
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Flames' Jacob Markstrom: Picks up win
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Markstrom stopped 16 of 18 shots in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Kings.
Markstrom snapped a three-game skid, though the Kings' offense was lackluster in generating chances at even strength. The 34-year-old netminder improved to 23-19-2 with a 2.69 GAA and a .908 save percentage over 44 contests this campaign. He's matched his win total from last season and will continue to push toward the 25-win mark for what would be the third time in seven years. The Flames' next game is a favorable matchup Tuesday versus the Ducks, but they have been alternating starts between Markstrom and Dustin Wolf lately, so Markstrom may not play if that pattern continues.
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Flames' Jacob Markstrom: Starting in LA
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Markstrom will patrol the visiting crease versus LA on Saturday, according to Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan.
Markstrom has lost his last three starts, dating back to March 9. The 34-year-old has a 22-19-2 record, including two shutouts. Markstrom is 1-1-0 versus the Kings this season, stopping 50 of 56 shots.
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Flames' Jacob Markstrom: Falls to Chicago
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Markstrom allowed three goals on 27 shots in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Blackhawks.
Markstrom found himself in an early hole Tuesday, surrendering a pair of goals in the first period en route to the eventual 3-1 defeat. The 34-year-old netminder has dropped both of his two starts since returning from a five-game absence because of a lower-body injury, allowing six goals on 52 shots in that span. Overall, Markstrom's 22-19-2 with a .909 save percentage and a 2.70 GAA this season. He figures to split starting duties with Dustin Wolf down the stretch.
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Flames' Jacob Markstrom: Starting in Chicago
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Markstrom will guard the road goal Tuesday against the Blackhawks, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.
Markstrom permitted three goals on 25 shots in Saturday's 4-2 loss to Vancouver. In 42 contests this campaign, he has earned a 22-18-2 record with a 2.69 GAA and a .909 save percentage. Chicago ranks 32nd in the league with 2.20 goals per game this season.
