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Markstrom stopped 16 of 19 shots in Thursday's overtime win over the Coyotes.
Impact
Vancouver may not be participating in the playoffs, but Markstrom's strong play to close out the season is reason to be optimistic for 2018-19. The 28-year-old netminder has started a career-high 57 games this season, posting a 23-26-7 record with a .912 save percentage. Look for the Swedish goaltender's fantasy value to increase in the coming years as the rebuilding Canucks continue to develop.
Markstrom will post up between the pipes in Thursday's home game against the Coyotes.
Impact
Arizona is ranked 25th in road scoring at 2.58 goals per game, which makes Markstrom a reasonable target for DFS players in search of a budget goalie. The Swede had a four-game winning streak snapped by the Golden Knights on Tuesday, so he should be eager to avenge that overtime loss.
Markstrom stopped 35 of 39 shots in Tuesday's shootout loss to the Golden Knights.
Impact
Markstrom turned in a valiant effort and has been playing very well to close out the season. The 28-year-old is now sporting a 22-26-7 record with a .913 save percentage through 59 appearances. Markstrom has been inconsistent this year, but he's earned Vancouver at least a point in five straight starts and is finishing strong.
Markstrom will guard the cage in Tuesday's home game against the Golden Knights, Irfaan Gaffar of Sportsnet reports.
Impact
Markstrom has been red hot recently, picking up four consecutive wins while posting an impressive 1.25 GAA and .962 save percentage over that span. The Swedish backstop will look to keep rolling and secure his 23rd victory of the season in a home matchup with a Golden Knights squad that's averaging 3.00 goals per game on the road this campaign, sixth in the NHL.
Markstrom stopped 35 of 36 shots in Thursday's win over the Oilers.
Impact
Both teams are out of playoff contention, but Markstrom turned in a fantastic performance to garner his fourth straight win. The 28-year-old has been sensational during the winning streak, allowing just four goals and providing some optimism for 2018-19. The Swedish netminder is finishing strong and worth getting in your lineup for these last few games.
Markstrom is listed among NHL.com's "Players to Watch" for Thursday's home game against the Oilers.
Impact
Markstrom was featured in that spot based on his 3-0-0 record, 1.33 GAA and .958 save percentage over his last three starts. He's really elevating his game with many an owner involved in the fantasy playoffs. However, it's worth noting that the Oilers put four goals on Marksrom between 34 shots to defeat him Jan. 20 -- you will have to decide whether his recent string of success is worth more than his running into problems aganist the Oil last time out.
Markstrom stopped 23 of 24 shots in Tuesday's win over the Ducks.
Impact
That's the third consecutive victory for Markstrom, who is finishing the season strong. The 28-year-old has stymied the Blackhawks, Stars and Ducks over the past week, advancing to 21-26-6 on the season with a .912 save percentage. He's had an inconsistent year overall, but Markstrom could be worth getting in your lineup for these final games while he's hot.
Markstrom will guard the net at home Tuesday versus the Ducks.
Impact
The Swede has settled into a groove with wins in each of his last outings, with Markstrom yielding only three goals on 72 combined shots between matchups against the Blackhawks and Stars, respectively. Anaheim is only ranked 24th in road scoring at 2.59 goals per contest, so there's reason to be optimistic about Markstrom's chances of keeping the hot streak alive.
Markstrom allowed one goal on 31 shots in a 4-1 victory over the Stars on Sunday.
Impact
It hasn't been a great statistical season for Markstrom, who has started more than 35 games for the first time in his eight-year career, but the veteran has strung together back-to-back strong starts, stopping 69 of 72 shots (.958) and winning both games. Although he's still not winning many games, overall, Markstrom is trending upwards, as he's posted a .915 save percentage in March. He is particularly useful in leagues where saves is a category because he faces a ton of shots. Markstrom is averaging 30.8 saves per game this month.
Markstrom will man the crease in Dallas on Sunday.
Impact
The 6-foot-6 Swede got the night off on Friday while Anders Nilsson allowed four goals in a loss to the Blues. Markstrom is still the clear No. 1 goaltender for the Canucks, even if his numbers don't impress. With a 2.78 GAA and .910 save percentage, Markstrom isn't a great play for standard or daily fantasy purposes.