Markstrom allowed two goals on 31 shots in Friday's 3-0 loss to the Flames. The third goal was an empty-netter.
Markstrom couldn't get the better of one of his former teams, as the Flames controlled the pace of play pretty well. The 34-year-old still put in a good effort, maintaining a shutout until Blake Coleman's goal at 14:26 of the third period opened the floodgates. Markstrom's record dropped to 5-4-1 with a 2.62 GAA and a .907 save percentage over 10 starts in his first year with the Devils. He'll have two days to regroup before the Devils wrap up their road trip with a visit to Edmonton on Monday.
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Starting in Calgary
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Markstrom will defend the visiting crease in Calgary on Friday, Sam Kasan of the Devils' official site reports.
It will be Markstrom's first appearance back in Calgary since he was dealt from the Flames to New Jersey in the offseason. Markstrom spent four seasons with the Flames, going 105-78-25 with 15 shutouts. Markstrom is off to a good start with the Devils, as he is 5-3-1 with a 2.68 GAA and a .903 save percentage. The Flames started the season on fire with a 5-0-1 mark, but have since fallen upon hard times as they have lost four games in a row.
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Cruises to shutout win
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Markstrom posted a 20-save shutout in Wednesday's 6-0 win over the Canucks.
Markstrom picked up his first shutout of the year and the 21st of his career, and it came against a team he spent parts of seven seasons with. The 34-year-old has won consecutive starts for the first time this season, improving to 5-3-1 with a 2.68 GAA and a .903 save percentage through nine starts. Those aren't elite numbers, but Markstrom has been as advertised -- an improvement on last year's rotating crop of goalies in the Devils' crease. The Devils continue their road trip Friday in Calgary, which is another one of Markstrom's former NHL homes.
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Slated to start Wednesday
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Markstrom will be in the road crease for Wednesday's game against the Canucks, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
Markstrom was in the starter's crease during Wednesday's morning skate, and he'll draw the start for a second consecutive game. The 34-year-old has had mixed results over his first eight outings of the season, logging a 4-3-1 record, 3.01 GAA and .895 save percentage.
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Gets back in win column
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Markstrom stopped 24 of 26 shots in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Ducks.
Markstrom had allowed 10 goals over his last two outings, but he got back on track Sunday. The Devils surged ahead with a four-goal second period to give their netminder plenty of support. Through eight starts, Markstrom is 4-3-1 with a 3.01 GAA and an .895 save percentage, though his lukewarm numbers haven't cost him the No. 1 job in goal yet. The Devils are set for a trip out west over the next week, with stops in Vancouver on Wednesday, Calgary on Friday and Edmonton on Monday.
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Starting Sunday
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Markstrom will guard the home net Sunday against the Ducks, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
Markstrom has dropped his last two starts, allowing 10 goals on 56 shots in that span. He'll look to get back on track against a Ducks team that's coming off a 2-1 loss to the Rangers on Saturday.
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Light workload in loss
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Markstrom allowed four goals on 19 shots in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Red Wings.
Markstrom allowed two goals at even strength and two on the power play in Thursday's defeat. The Swedish netminder was unable to outduel Cam Talbot between the pipes, as New Jersey more than doubled Detroit's shots on goal. Markstrom has been shaky of late, allowing 10 goals over his last two starts, and he has only one win in his last four appearances. The 34-year-old is sporting a 3-3-1 record, .891 save percentage and 3.15 GAA across seven outings.
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Slated to start Thursday
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Markstrom is set to start on the road against Detroit on Thursday, per Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.
Markstrom will attempt to rebound after surrendering six goals on 37 shots en route to a 6-5 overtime loss to the Capitals on Saturday. He's 3-2-1 with a 2.99 GAA and a .902 save percentage in six appearances in 2024-25. Although the Red Wings have some scoring threats, the team is off to a slow start in terms of offense, tying for 26th in the NHL with 2.50 goals per game, so this figures to be a favorable matchup for Markstrom.
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Worst outing of season Saturday
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Markstrom gave up six goals on 37 shots in Saturday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Capitals.
Markstrom was enjoying a strong start to the season up until Saturday's contest, but neither the Swede nor Logan Thompson had a performance to remember in a high-scoring affair that finished with 11 total goals. Markstrom's role as the Devils' No. 1 goaltender isn't under threat, but it remains to be seen if the 34-year-old netminder will start against the Lightning on Tuesday since he's been in the Devils' crease in the last three games. Over that span, Markstrom has gone 1-1-1 with a 3.27 GAA and an .898 save percentage.
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Set to start Saturday
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Markstrom is slated to protect the home crease versus Washington on Saturday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
Markstrom is off to a good start as the Devils' No. 1 goaltender in 2024-25 after being acquired in the offseason from Calgary, posting a 3-2-0 record with a 2.42 GAA and a .918 save percentage. He will face a Capitals team that has scored 10 goals in three contests.
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Shutout slips away Thursday
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Markstrom made 30 saves in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Senators.
The veteran netminder appeared headed for his 21st career shutout until Brady Tkachuk scored through traffic on the power play with 65 seconds left in the third period. Markstrom has had a strong start to his New Jersey tenure, going 3-2-0 in five starts with a 2.42 GAA and .918 save percentage and providing the Devils with the stability between the pipes they lacked last season.
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Starting versus Ottawa
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Markstrom will guard the road goal versus the Senators on Thursday, per TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.
Markstrom has alternated wins and losses over his first four games of the year, and he's allowed at least three goals in three of his starts. The Senators have scored 12 times over four games and will offer a bit of a challenge as Markstrom looks to find a groove.
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Team struggles to provide support
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Markstrom made 27 saves in a 4-2 loss to Carolina on Tuesday. He allowed three goals.
Markstrom got stuck behind a team that was on its heels a bit too much all game long. He kept his team in the contest, but the Hurricanes were too much with their cycle and sustained pressure. Markstrom is going to be a busy man in New Jersey this season, although backup Jake Allen is a more-than-capable starter for stretches should Markstrom need a break.
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Set to start Tuesday
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Markstrom will guard the road net Tuesday versus Carolina, according to James Nichols of New Jersey Hockey Now.
Markstrom will get the second half of New Jersey's back-to-back after Jake Allen plays in Monday's home contest against Utah. The 34-year-old Markstrom has stopped 77 of 85 shots en route to a 2-1-0 start to the 2024-25 campaign. Carolina is coming off a 4-1 loss to Tampa Bay on Friday in the team's regular-season opener.
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Back in the win column
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Markstrom turned aside 29 of 32 shots in a 5-3 win over Washington on Saturday.
Markstrom bounced back after a rough 4-2 loss to the Maple Leafs on Thursday. The 34-year-old could have a career year with the Devils after being acquired from Calgary in the offseason. He is slated to be the workhorse netminder New Jersey has coveted in recent seasons, so fantasy managers should roll him out regularly.
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Starting Saturday
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Markstrom will defend the road net Saturday against Washington, according to Devils play-by-play announcer Bill Spaulding.
Markstrom surrendered four goals on 22 shots in Thursday's loss to Toronto. He has a 1-1-0 record this campaign, stopping 48 of 53 shots. During the 2023-24 regular season, Washington ranked 28th in the league with 2.63 goals per game.
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Rough home debut
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Markstrom made 18 saves Thursday in a 4-2 loss to Toronto.
Markstrom got off to a rough start in his home debut Thursday. Toronto's bottom six were buzzing early and put three goals past him by the 14:46 mark of the first period. Markstrom will rebound - he can't win them all.
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Set to start Thursday
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Markstrom is expected to start in the home crease for Thursday's game against the Maple Leafs, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
Markstrom started in the Devils' Global Series matchup against Buffalo last Friday and turned aside 30 of 31 shots. He'll attempt to remain effective during Thursday's home opener. The 34-year-old posted a 23-23-2 record, 2.78 GAA and .905 save percentage over 48 appearances with Calgary last year.
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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
