Jacob Markstrom News
Markstrom will return to the crease for the Flames on Thursday night, his fifth straight start. The 32-year-old Markstrom has been sensational lately, winning two straight games by saving 53 of the last 54 shots he's faced (.981 SV%). The Flames are +126 road underdogs against a Devils that is welcoming Jack Hughes back into the lineup and is coming off an impressive 5-3 victory over the Colorado Avalanche.
After straight three straight games (1-2-0), Markstrom will be well-rested in the Flames' return to the ice after the All-Star break. In his last outing, Markstrom saved all 32 shots he faced in a 1-0 win over the Chicago Blackhawks, his second shutout of the season. The Flames, in their first game since trading talented two-way center Elias Lindholm to the Vancouver Canucks, are +164 road underdogs against a Boston Bruins club riding a two-game winning streak.
After straight three straight games (1-2-0), Markstrom will be well-rested in the Flames' return to the ice after the All-Star break. In his last outing, Markstrom saved all 32 shots he faced in a 1-0 win over the Chicago Blackhawks, his second shutout of the season. The Flames, in their first game since trading talented two-way center Elias Lindholm to the Vancouver Canucks, are +164 road underdogs against a Boston Bruins club riding a two-game winning streak.
Markstrom will start for the second straight game on Thursday when the Flames host the Columbus Blue Jackets. Markstrom struggled in his return from a lower-body injury on Tuesday, allowing four goals, three unanswered, on 26 shots (.846 SV%) in a heart-breaking last-minute 4-3 regulation loss to the St. Louis Blues. The Flames, losers of three straight, are -179 home favourites against a Blue Jackets team that has been outscored 8-2 in their last two games (0-2-0).
Markstrom has battled a lower-body injury that has kept him out of the lineup for the last three games but will return to the crease on Tuesday. The 33-year-old netminder is riding a three-game winning streak, saving 93 of 99 shots (.939 SV%) in the process. The Flames, without Markstrom, have lost two straight games but are -169 home favourites against the St. Louis Blues, coming off a 3-0 victory over the Washington Capitals.
Markstrom has battled a lower-body injury that has kept him out of the lineup for the last three games but will likely return to the crease on Tuesday. The 33-year-old netminder is riding a three-game winning streak, saving 93 of 99 shots (.939 SV%) in the process. The Flames, without Markstrom, have lost two straight games but are -169 home favourites against the St. Louis Blues, coming off a 3-0 victory over the Washington Capitals.
Markstrom has battled a lower-body injury that has kept him out of the lineup for the last three games but appears to be nearing his return. The 33-year-old netminder is riding a three-game winning streak, saving 93 of 99 shots (.939 SV%) in the process. His next opportunity to play will be on Tuesday against the St. Louis Blues.
Markstrom missed the last three games with a lower-body injury but Dustin Wolf was sent back to the AHL on Sunday, suggesting the Markstrom is back to 100 percent. Dan Vladar went 1-2-0 with a. 2.64 GAA and .909 SV% while Markstrom was out.
Dustin Wolf was recalled yesterday in correspondence to Markstrom's lower-body injury but his stay could be short-lived after Markstrom returned to practice on Wednesday. The Flames were victorious with Daniel Vladar between the pipes last night, but Markstrom has been the driving force behind the Flames' four-game winning streak, allowing only six total goals while posting an impressive .939 SV% in three of those wins.
Markstrom is dealing with a lower-body injury which has prompted the Flames to recall Dustin Wolf from the AHL. Markstrom has been the driving force behind the Flames' three-game winning streak, allowing only six total goals while posting an impressive .939 SV%.
Markstrom's strong performance on Tuesday, saving 30 of 33 shots (.909 SV%), helped the Flames snap a two-game losing streak and will return to the crease on Thursday. Since returning from a fractured finger injury last month, Markstrom has quietly drawn together a solid stretch of play, posting a stellar .931 SV% in eight games (5-3-0). The Flames are -122 road favourites on Thursday against the Arizona Coyotes, who snapped a three-game losing streak in their last contest with a 4-3 overtime victory over the Boston Bruins.
Markstrom did not play in the back end of a back-to-back on Sunday, a disappointing 4-3 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks, but will return to the crease on Tuesday versus the Ottawa Senators. Markstrom has quietly amassed several strong performances since returning from a fractured finger injury last month, boasting a tremendous .935 SV% in seven games (4-3-0). The Flames, losers of two straight, are -123 home favourites against a Senators club that has lost three straight, being outscored 13-5.
Markstrom will likely return the crease for his sixth straight start on Tuesday. The 33-year-old Swedish netminder is amid his best stretch of the play since returning from a fractured finger injury two weeks ago, posting an excellent .931 SV% in five games (3-2-0). The Flames are slight -112 road favourites against a Minnesota Wild team that defeated them 3-2 in a shootout on December 14th but has lost two straight games and will be without Kiril Kaprizov and starting goalie Filip Gustavsson.
Markstrom will likely return the crease for his sixth straight start on Tuesday. The 33-year-old Swedish netminder is amid his best stretch of the play since returning from a fractured finger injury two weeks ago, posting an excellent .931 SV% in five games (3-2-0). The Flames are slight -112 road favourites against a Minnesota Wild team that defeated them 3-2 in a shootout on December 14th but has lost two straight games and will be without Kiril Kaprizov and starting goalie Filip Gustavsson.
Markstrom was terrific in his first two games after returning from a fractured finger (2-0-0), saving 58 of 59 shots (.983 SV%) before allowing four goals on 33 shots (.879 SV%) in a 5-3 loss to the Los Angeles Kings in his most recent outing. Markstrom will return to the crease on Wednesday against the Seattle Kraken, who they defeated 4-3 on November 30th. The Flames are -139 home favourites against the Kraken, who have points in six straight (4-0-2), outscoring their opposition 21-10.