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Markstrom made 35 saves against 38 shots Thursday, securing a 4-3 shootout win over Los Angeles.
Impact
Markstrom posted another quality start in the second half of every goaltender's favorite two-game road trip this season (Southern California), and unlike his recent effort against the punchless Ducks, his teammates didn't waste his effort against the Kings. Lest you think his sharp outings are because of the (lack of) quality of his opposition, he also made 44 saves against the Flames' powerful offense last week. He's playing quality hockey between the pipes right now.
Markstrom will guard the goal in Thursday's road game against the Kings, Jeff Paterson of TSN 1040 Vancouver reports.
Impact
Markstrom was razor sharp in his last start Wednesday against Anaheim, stopping 21 of 22 shots, but he ultimately suffered his 22nd loss of the campaign due to a complete lack of goal support from his teammates. The Swedish netminder will look to stay dialed in and pick up his 22nd victory of the season in a favorable road matchup with a Kings team that's only averaging 2.65 goals per game at home this campaign, 30th in the NHL.
Markstrom (lower body) stopped 21 of 22 shots, but still suffered the 1-0 loss against the Ducks on Wednesday.
Impact
This match was a battle between two bottom-10 offenses in the league, and the scoreline showed it. Markstrom is unlucky to fall to 21-16-6 with a 2.77 GAA and .911 save percentage this season. The newly acquired Marek Mazanec will likely face the Kings on Thursday, but Markstrom should be good to go for Saturday's tilt with the Sharks.
Markstrom (lower body) will tend the twine for Wednesday's tilt in Anaheim.
Impact
Markstrom was a late scratch from Vancouver's most recent contest, but has recovered in time to face a reeling Ducks squad, who have lost seven in a row. Anaheim scored just eight times during their losing run, making Wednesday's matchup look like a favorable one for Markstrom.
Markstrom (lower body) was held out of Monday's 7-2 loss to the Sharks on a precautionary basis.
Impact
Markstrom was originally scheduled to start the game, but rookie Michael DiPietro made his first NHL start instead. It appears Markstrom will be fine for Wednesday's game against the Ducks, but the situation should be monitored for his fantasy owners.
Markstrom was busy, stopping 44 of 47 shots in a 4-3 shootout win over the Flames on Saturday.
Impact
Making his seventh consecutive start, Markstrom was locked in, keeping his team in the game against an onslaught of Flames shots. Markstrom improves to 21-15-6 with a 2.81 GAA and a .910 save percentage. With Thatcher Demko (knee) out for about another week, Markstrom should continue to see the bulk of the starts in the Canucks' crease.
Markstrom has been confirmed as Saturday's starter against the Flames by TSN's Jeff Paterson in Paterson's game preview.
Impact
In his seventh consecutive start, Markstrom will face the unenviable task of trying to slow down a Flames offense that trails only Tampa Bay in goals per game at 3.69. While the Swedish netminder has provided decent value with a 20-15-6 record, 2.81 GAA and .909 save percentage, it may be best for fantasy owners to look elsewhere at the goalie position if possible given the tough matchup in front of him.
Markstrom allowed four goals on 35 shots in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to Chicago.
Impact
This was Markstrom's third consecutive road loss, and he's now 1-3-1 over his last five starts. With Thatcher Demko (knee) on injured reserve, expect Markstrom to start against Calgary on Saturday with Michael DiPietro serving as the team's backup.
Markstrom will be between the pipes Thursday in Chicago, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.
Impact
Markstrom is coming off back-to-back road losses but will get a chance to get back in the win column. This makes for a tougher matchup than expected, as the Blackhawks are on fire right now, winning five straight games while scoring 28 goals in the process.
Markstrom turned aside 28 of 31 shots during Tuesday's 3-2 road loss to the Capitals.
Impact
Markstrom got little rest after a tough 2-1 loss to the Flyers on Monday with backup Thatcher Demko (knee) unavailable for the start in DC. The 29-year-old fell to a 20-15-5 record behind a 2.75 GAA and .910 save percentage, but could be in for some rougher outings as long as defenseman Alexander Edler (face) is on the shelf, so exercise caution when deploying the Swedish netminder.
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