Markstrom was placed on IR on Tuesday, but it was retroactive to January 22nd, meaning he's eligible to return whenever he is healthy enough. Markstrom was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday for the first time since suffering the injury. He is four weeks into his initial 4-to-6 week timeline, so it looks like Markstrom is precisely on schedule.
Markstrom left Tuesday's game vs. Boston early due to an MCL Sprain after Justin Brazeau crashed into New Jersey's net and will be out for approximately four to six weeks. It is brutal timing for the 34-year-old, who will now miss representing Sweden at the Four Nations Cup. Markstrom was sporting a strong 21-9-5 record with a .912 SV% in his first season with the Devils. Isaac Poulter was recalled from Utica (AHL) in a corresponding move on Friday.
Kevin Weekes noted that Markstrom's status for the Four Nations tournament could be in jeopardy, indicating that it is likely a multi-week injury at the very least. Markstrom suffered the injury in Wednesday's game against Boston and was unable to return. Jake Allen should see the majority of the starts for the Devils in Markstrom's absence.
The Devils have lost four straight (0-2-2) and will turn to Markstrom between the pipes on Wednesday against the Boston Bruins. Despite a losing record, Markstrom has maintained solid form in the crease, posting a .918 SV% in his last five contests (1-1-3). He has a 2.20 GAA and .912 SV% in 35 games this season (21-9-5). The Devils enter Wednesday's contest as -219 home favorites against a Bruins squad with points in four straight (3-0-1).
The Devils have lost four straight (0-2-2) and will likely turn to Markstrom between the pipes on Wednesday against the Boston Bruins. Despite a losing record, Markstrom has maintained solid form in the crease, posting a .918 SV% in his last five contests (1-1-3). He has a 2.20 GAA and .912 SV% in 35 games this season (21-9-5). The Devils enter Wednesday's contest as -219 home favorites against a Bruins squad with points in four straight (3-0-1).
The Devils will turn to Markstrom between the pipes for the 34th time this season when they travel to Toronto to take on the Maple Leafs on Thursday. Markstrom played well in a losing effort his last time out, allowing just one goal on 28 shots in a 2-1 shootout loss to the Panthers on Tuesday. The 35-year-old netminder owns a 21-8-4 record and a .913 SV% on the season. Markstrom and the Devils enter action on Thursday as slight road favourites at -125 on the money line.
The Devils will turn to Markstrom for the 33rd time this season when they host the Panthers on Tuesday. Markstrom was excellent his last time out, stopping 23 of the 25 shots he faced in a 3-2 overtime victory over the Lightning. The 15-year-veteran is thriving in his first year in New Jersey, posting a 21-8-3 record and a .911 SV% on the season. Markstrom and the Devils enter action on Tuesday at -160 on the money line.
The Devils snapped a four-game losing skid on Tuesday when Markstrom saved 21 of 23 shots (.913 SV%) in a 3-2 win over the Seattle Kraken. The 34-year-old Markstrom will return to the crease on Thursday, looking to build on his solid 2024-25 totals, boasting a 2.17 GAA and .911 SV% through 30 games (20-8-2). The Devils enter the action on Thursday as -154 road favorites against a New York Rangers club that lost 5-4 to the Dallas Stars in their most recent game despite jumping to a 3-0 lead in the first period.
Markstrom will make his 30th start of the season when the Devils travel to Seattle to take on the Kraken on Monday. Markstrom took a disappointing loss his last time out, allowing three goals on 24 shots in a 3-2 defeat to the Sharks. The 15-year-veteran owns a 19-8-2 record and a .911 SV% in his first season as a Devil. He's a good bet to get back in the win column on Monday as the Devils enter action at -250 on the money line.
The Devils have only lost two of their last eight games (6-2-0), both contests when Markstrom was the backup to Jake Allen. Markstrom returns to the crease on Tuesday and will look to improve on his six-game winning streak. The 34-year-old Markstrom has an excellent 2.11 GAA and .914 SV% in 27 games (19-6-2). He has been other-worldly lately, allowing only five goals combined in his last six games (6-0-0), posting a sublime .953 SV%. The Devils enter Tuesday's contest as sizeable -263 road favorites against an Anaheim Ducks squad coming off an impressive 5-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers.
The Devils have won five of their last six (5-1-0) and will roll with Markstrom between the pipes on Friday against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 34-year-old Markstrom has been tremendous lately, allowing only three combined goals in his last five games (5-0-0), posting an outstanding .960 SV%. He is riding a two-game shutout streak and has a 2.12 GAA and .912 SV% in 26 games this season (18-6-2). The Devils enter Friday's contest as -125 home favorites in the front end of a back-to-back set against the Hurricanes.
The Devils have won five of their last six (5-1-0) and will likely roll with Markstrom between the pipes on Friday against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 34-year-old Markstrom has been tremendous lately, allowing only three combined goals in his last five games (5-0-0), posting an outstanding .960 SV%. He is riding a two-game shutout streak and has a 2.12 GAA and .912 SV% in 26 games this season (18-6-2). The Devils enter Friday's contest as -125 home favorites in the front end of a back-to-back set against the Hurricanes.
For the sixth time in the last seven games, the Devils will roll with Markstrom in their crease. Markstrom is coming off his lightest workload of the season, a 12-save shutout in a 3-0 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 34-year-old Markstrom has a 2.20 GAA and .911 SV% in 25 games (17-6-2) and has been tremendous lately, allowing only three goals in his last four games (4-0-0) and posting a stellar .952 SV%. The Devils enter Monday's contest as sizeable -230 home favorites against a struggling New York Rangers club defeated 3-1 by the Carolina Hurricanes yesterday.
The Devils have outscored their opposition 7-2 during a two-game winning streak, both with Markstrom between the pipes, and will roll with him again on Tuesday against the St. Louis Blues. The 34-year-old Markstrom has been solid in his first season with the Devils, posting a 2.35 GAA and .908 SV% in 23 games (15-6-2). The Devils enter Tuesday's contest as -178 road favorites against a Blues club coming off a 3-2 win over the New York Rangers.
