Jacob Markstrom News

Markstrom's original timetable was 3-to-4 weeks and that could still be the case. Vancouver will likely release another update after he is re-evaluated in two weeks. Thatcher Demko will be the Canucks' starter until further notice, suggesting he could start the next eight-to-nine games in a row (with two back-to-backs).

Markstrom was hurt in the Boston game on Saturday and underwent an MRI on Monday morning. He'll return to Vancouver to be re-evaluated and the Canucks will likely return a more detailed timetable after that. With Markstrom out, Thatcher Demko will serve as the Canucks' No.1 netminder and they made a trade for Louis Domingue today to give them a No.2 netminder.

Markstrom allowed two goals on 38 shots in the Canucks win over the Predators on Monday. It was a terrific performance that snapped a three-game losing streak for Markstrom. He comes in at 1-1-0 while surrendering eight goals on 68 shots (.882 SV%) in two games vs. the Blackhawks this season.

Markstrom allowed five goals on 31 shots in the Canucks loss to the Flames on Saturday. Markstrom has been excellent through most of the season but has struggled recently. He is on a three-game losing streak while allowing a combined 13 goals on 110 shots (.882 SV%). Tonight he'll try to get back on track vs. the Predators--he stopped 45 of 48 shots in a 6-3 win in his first start vs. Nashville (Nov.21).