Devils sign G Jakob Markstrom to two-year, $12M extension

New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom reacts in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Newark, N.J. (Adam Hunger/AP)

Jacob Markstrom is sticking around New Jersey.

The Devils have agreed to a two-year extension with the netminder with an average annual value of $6 million, the team announced Friday.

He returned to action Tuesday in an 8-4 loss to the Colorado Avalanche following a two-week absence with a lower-body injury.

Markstrom was acquired from the Calgary Flames in June of 2024 in exchange for a first-round pick in 2025 (Cole Reschny) and defenceman Kevin Bahl.

The 35-year-old has posted two wins with an .830 save percentage in four appearances so far this season. Since joining the Devils, he is 28-18 with four shutouts in 53 games.

He has a career record of 243-214-63 since making his NHL debut with Florida in Jan. 2011 after he was selected 31st overall by the Panthers in 2008.

A native of Gavle, Sweden, he was set to become an unrestricted free agent at the end of season.

October 31, 2025

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Jacob Markstrom
Goaltender
AGE: 36

SIGNED BY
New Jersey Devils
LENGTH
2 yrs
CONTRACT TYPE
Contract Extension
SALARY CAP HIT
$6 million
TOTAL
$12 million

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