Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Gets little help Wednesday
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Markstrom stopped 25 shots in Wednesday's 3-0 loss to the Stars.
The veteran netminder was locked in a scoreless tie with Jake Oettinger through the first half of the game, but the Devils' defense gave Miro Heiskanen plenty of open ice to pot the game's first tally midway through the second period, and the New Jersey offense never woke up. Markstrom has lost three of his last five starts, and since the beginning of November he's gone 5-3-1 in nine outings with a 2.97 GAA and .893 save percentage while splitting the workload in the crease with Jake Allen.
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Leaves ice first Wednesday
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Markstrom was the first goalie to exit the ice Wednesday, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports, indicating he'll be in goal at home versus Dallas.
Markstrom has conceded three or more goals in all but one of his last seven outings, posting a 4-2-1 record and .873 save percentage. As long as the veteran backstop can continue racking up wins, the Devils figure to continue rolling him out between the pipes.
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Grounded by Flyers
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Markstrom stopped 27 of 31 shots in Saturday's 5-3 loss to Philadelphia, with the Flyers' final goal getting scored into an empty net.
It was the Devils' first regulation loss of the season on home ice, with most of the damage coming in the second period, when Markstrom gave up three goals on 12 shots. The veteran netminder has allowed at least three goals in six of his last seven starts, a stretch in which he's managed to maintain a 4-2-1 record despite a 3.25 GAA and .873 save percentage.
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Expected to start Saturday
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Markstrom is set to start at home against Philadelphia on Saturday, per Kristy Flannery of The Hockey News.
Markstrom has won his past two games while allowing five goals on 58 shots (.914 save percentage). He's 7-3-1 with a 3.56 GAA and an .874 save percentage in 11 outings this year. The Flyers rank 26th in goals per game with 2.74.
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Hangs on for OT win
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Markstrom stopped 21 of 23 shots on goal in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime win against the Blues.
After a tough 2-1 first period highlighted by a power-play goal from Robert Thomas, Markstrom flipped the script from that point, as he allowed no goals over the remainder of regulation and overtime. With the win, the 35-year-old netminder now has a 7-3-1 record with an .874 save percentage and a 3.56 GAA through 11 appearances this season. While his numbers remain inflated from three performances with five goals or more, Markstrom has begun to hit his stride in the win column with three victories in his last four games. If he continues to help lead New Jersey to frequent wins, his GAA of 3.74 should gradually start to improve. Markstrom is a trustworthy fantasy option.
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Drawing start against St. Louis
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Markstrom will start Wednesday's home game against the Blues, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
Markstrom has split time in the crease recently, but he'll draw a second consecutive start Wednesday. Across six outings in November, he's gone 4-1-1 with a 2.98 GAA and an .895 save percentage. The Blues are scoring just 2.65 goals per game this season, which is tied for the fifth-worst mark in the league.
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Bounces back with win
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Markstrom saved 32 of 35 shots in Monday's 4-3 win over the Red Wings.
After he conceded five goals in his most recent outing, Markstrom bounced back Monday with a strong win. He made multiple highlight-reel saves down the stretch, including when he stacked the pads and threw his right leg in the air to make a crucial save. With the win, the 35-year-old netminder is up to a 6-3-1 record with a 3.74 GAA and an .871 save percentage through 10 appearances this season. Monday's outing was a step in the right direction for Markstrom, who now has four wins in his last six games. While he's back on track to reach the 20-win mark for the ninth consecutive season, the 2025-26 campaign could be a year of regression if he can't start keeping the puck out of his own net more than three times per game -- he's now allowed at least three goals in eight of his 10 appearances this year. His next chance to guard the crease is Wednesday against St. Louis.
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Drawing home start
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Markstrom will start at home against the Red Wings on Monday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
Markstrom should be fresh heading into Monday's game, as he hasn't played since allowing five goals on 29 shots in Tuesday's loss to Tampa Bay. The 35-year-old has a 5-3-1 record, 3.83 GAA and .864 save percentage over nine appearances this season. The Red Wings have scored 14 goals across their last five matchups, a span in which they are 3-1-1.
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Struggles in loss
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Markstrom stopped 22 of 27 shots on net in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Lightning.
Markstrom struggled in Tuesday's loss, which was highlighted by a hat trick from Lightning forward Jake Guentzel. After the loss, the 35-year-old Markstrom fell to a 5-3-1 record with a 3.83 GAA and an .864 save percentage through nine appearances this year. This stretch of sub-par play from the veteran netminder is out of character for him, as he's maintained a sub-3.00 GAA over the last 10 regular seasons. He should get back on track, but consistency could remain an issue throughout the campaign.
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Receiving starting nod
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Markstrom will protect the road goal versus the Lightning on Tuesday, Sam Kasan of the Devils' official site reports.
Markstrom is 3-1-1 over his last five games, and he's allowed three goals in each of his last three outings. The Lightning have just one win in their last four games, scoring 11 goals in that span, which gives Markstrom a decent matchup for this contest.
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Gets overtime win Wednesday
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Markstrom allowed three goals on 20 shots in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Blackhawks.
Markstrom still had a mediocre outing under a light workload for his third straight game, but this was enough to get the win with the help of Simon Nemec's hat trick. The 35-year-old Markstrom has gone 3-1-0 with 10 goals allowed over his last four games. For the year, he's 5-2-1 with a 3.67 GAA and an .870 save percentage across eight appearances. The Devils' next game is on the road versus the Capitals on Saturday.
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Slated to start Wednesday
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Markstrom is expected to start on the road against Chicago on Wednesday, per Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.
Markstrom stopped 21 of 24 shots in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Islanders on Monday. He has a 4-2-1 record, 3.82 GAA and .872 save percentage through seven appearances in 2025-26. Markstrom is facing the Blackhawks at a time when the team is red hot. Chicago has won its past three games while outscoring its adversaries 14-3.
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Comes up short in OT
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Markstrom stopped 21 shots in Monday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Islanders.
The veteran netminder did well just to earn New Jersey a point in the standings, but there wasn't much he could do against a full-speed Mathew Barzal on the winning tally. Markstrom has bounced back nicely from an eight-goal disaster against the Avalanche at the end of October, going 2-0-1 to begin November while allowing seven goals on 87 shots (.920 save percentage) as he alternates starts with Jake Allen.
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Starting against divisional foe
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Markstrom will patrol the home crease Monday versus the Islanders, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.
Markstrom has won back-to-back games after allowing eight goals in his return from a lower-body injury against Colorado on Oct. 28. The Swedish netminder has a 4-2-0 record, 3.95 GAA and .871 save percentage across six appearances this season. The Islanders are coming off a 5-0 win over the Rangers on Saturday and rank ninth in the NHL with 3.33 goals per game in 2025-26.
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Hangs on for OT win
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Markstrom made 16 saves in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Canadiens.
After seeing more than 40 shots in each of his prior two starts, the lack of rubber was a welcome sight for Markstrom, but it also may have left the veteran netminder a little cold on a Jake Evans tally 59 seconds into the third period that he probably should have stopped. Markstrom has alternated starts with Jake Allen since returning from a lower-body injury in late October, going 2-1-0 in three outings while surrendering 12 goals on 105 shots (.886 save percentage).
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Between pipes Thursday
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Markstrom will defend the home net versus Montreal on Thursday, according to Kristy Flannery of The Hockey News.
Markstrom had a tough first four games of the season, going 2-2-0 with a 5.13 GAA and an .830 save percentage. However, the 35-year-old netminder was outstanding Saturday in Los Angeles, stopping 43 shots in a 4-1 victory. The Canadiens are third in NHL scoring, averaging 3.69 goals per game.
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Stellar under heavy pressure
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Markstrom stopped 43 of 44 shots in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Kings.
Markstrom faced 40-plus shots for the second game in a row, but he came away with a much better result this time after allowing eight goals in his previous outing. He limited the Kings to an Andrei Kuzmenko goal midway through the third period. Markstrom improved to 3-2-0 with a 4.17 GAA and an .875 save percentage over five outings this season. The Devils signed the Swedish netminder to a two-year extension on Friday, so they clearly believe he can get back on track and be a part of their success in the near future. Fantasy managers should do the same -- he's an effective starter when he's at his best, though he may have his workload managed to avoid further injuries. Look for Jake Allen to get the nod Sunday in Anaheim.
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: In goal Saturday
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Markstrom will protect the road goal versus the Kings on Saturday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
Markstrom was rocked for eight goals against the Avalanche on Tuesday in his return from a lower-body injury. He'll have an easier matchup in Saturday's contest, though the Kings haven't lost in regulation over their last seven games.
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Inks two-year extension
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Markstrom signed a two-year, $12 million contract extension with the Devils on Friday.
Markstrom will pull in the same salary as he has had since the 2020-21 campaign on this new deal. The 35-year-old netminder will also continue to share the crease with Jake Allen for the next two seasons. Markstrom is off to a rough start in 2025-26, going 2-2-0 with a 5.13 GAA and an .830 save percentage over four appearances. However, he's an experienced starter and should get himself on track eventually.
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Gives up eight goals
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Markstrom stopped 34 of 42 shots in Tuesday's 8-4 loss to the Avalanche.
Markstrom allowed four goals on the power play and four at even strength. He surrendered at least two goals in each period, and the Devils couldn't find a way to slow down the Avalanche. Markstrom's first start since recovering from a lower-body injury was a rough one, but he should remain New Jersey's No. 1 goaltender ahead of Jake Allen. However, Allen could push for more playing time if Markstrom continues to struggle this season.
