Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Gets starting nod Thursday
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Markstrom will be between the pipes at home against the Flames on Thursday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
Markstrom has been struggling of late, going 1-4-0 with a 4.23 GAA and .829 save percentage in his last five outings. With the Swedish backstop underwhelming of late, the Devils may have to turn to Jake Allen more often down the stretch in order to keep their playoff hopes alive. As such, it's Allen who will get the nod at home versus Ottawa on Saturday.
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Iced by Penguins
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Markstrom stopped 16 of 22 shots in Saturday's 7-3 loss to Pittsburgh, with the Penguins' seventh goal getting scored into an empty net.
The Devils didn't give their netminder much help, although Markstrom didn't exactly shine either. The 35-year-old goaltender has lost four of five starts since returning from a knee injury, posting a rough 4.23 GAA and an .828 save percentage over that stretch behind a blue line that's missing both Dougie Hamilton (lower body) and Jonas Siegenthaler (lower body).
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: In goal Saturday
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Markstrom will guard the road net Saturday against the Penguins, Sam Kasan of the Devils' official site reports.
Markstrom has struggled since returning from a knee injury, going 1-3-0 with an .850 save percentage in his previous four outings. He'll look to right the ship against a Pittsburgh team averaging 2.85 goals per game. Overall, Markstrom is 22-12-5 with a .906 save percentage and a 2.36 GAA this year.
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Not busy in Tuesday's win
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Markstrom made 17 saves in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Blue Jackets.
New Jersey grabbed a 3-0 lead before the end of the first period, putting Columbus in a hole it couldn't climb out of -- Markstrom never faced more than eight shots in any frame. It's the netminder's first win in four starts since returning to the crease from a knee injury, and he hasn't looked particularly sharp in that time, as he's given up 15 goals on 100 shots for a rough .850 save percentage.
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Facing Columbus
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Markstrom will patrol the home blue paint Tuesday versus the Blue Jackets, according to Kristy Flannery of The Hockey News.
Markstrom has lost three consecutive games to start March -- he's 0-3-0 with an .850 save percentage and a 4.01 GAA in that span. Columbus has produced 3.33 goals per game in 2024-25, which ranks seventh in the NHL. Markstrom has a 4-3-0 record, .932 save percentage and 2.13 GAA over eight career outings against the Blue Jackets.
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Concedes six goals
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Markstrom made 29 saves on 35 shots in Friday's 6-1 loss to the Jets.
Markstrom started Friday's game off strong by allowing just one late goal in the first period. However, he experienced a collapse throughout the rest of the game by conceding five more tallies. The 35-year-old goaltender has a 21-12-5 record with a 2.34 GAA and a .907 save percentage. Markstrom is 0-3-0 in his three starts since his return from a knee injury. While he still seems to be shaking off some rust, Markstrom could face challenges down the stretch due to the absences of Jack Hughes (shoulder) and Dougie Hamilton (lower body). Markstrom's next opportunity to guard the crease is Sunday against the Flyers.
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Facing Jets
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Markstrom will guard the home goal versus the Jets on Friday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
Markstrom has lost his last two outings since returning from a knee injury. He's given up six goals on 45 shots combined (.867 save percentage) in those two games, and it doesn't get any easier with the Jets in town, though they are on the second half of a back-to-back while the Devils haven't played since Tuesday.
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Can't get game to overtime
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Markstrom stopped 17 of 21 shots in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Stars.
Markstrom had some shaky moments in this contest, but it wasn't solely his fault. The 35-year-old has now lost both games since he returned from a knee injury, allowing a total of six goals on 45 shots. He's at a 21-11-5 record with a 2.24 GAA and a .910 save percentage over 38 starts this season. The Devils' suffocating defense will keep the opposing team's shot totals down, so Markstrom has a better chance of helping fantasy managers with wins and GAA. The Devils have a tough matchup for their next game Friday at home versus the Jets.
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Set to face Dallas
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Markstrom will defend the road net against the Stars on Tuesday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
Following an 11-game absence because of a knee injury, Markstrom stopped 22 shots in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Vegas. He has a 21-10-5 record with three shutouts, a 2.19 GAA and a .912 save percentage through 37 appearances this season. Dallas ranks fourth in the league with 3.40 goals per game in 2024-25.
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Unlucky loss in return
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Markstrom stopped 22 of 24 shots in Sunday's 2-0 loss to the Golden Knights.
Markstrom dueled with Adin Hill over the first two periods. The Devils then took two penalties in the first half of the third, and Vegas cashed in both of those power plays before more penalties put an end to New Jersey's comeback efforts. All told, it wasn't a bad performance for Markstrom in his first action since suffering a sprained MCL in a Jan. 22 game versus the Bruins. He's lost his last four results over a five-game span, but he's given up more than two goals just once in that stretch. For the season, he's at a 21-10-5 record with a 2.19 GAA and a .912 save save percentage across 37 starts. Markstrom should see a starter's workload down the stretch as the Devils jockey for playoff positioning in the Metropolitan Division standings. They conclude their five-game road trip in Dallas on Tuesday.
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Starting against Vegas
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Markstrom will serve as the starting goaltender for Sunday's road game against the Golden Knights, Sam Kasan of the Devils' official site reports.
Markstrom was activated off injured reserve Sunday, and he's been cleared to make his first appearance since Jan. 22. Over 36 appearances this season, the 35-year-old has gone 21-9-5 with a 2.20 GAA and .912 save percentage.
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Activated off injured reserve
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Markstrom (knee) was activated off injured reserve Sunday.
Markstrom has been sidelined since late January due to a sprained MCL, but he's been activated ahead of Sunday's road matchup in Vegas. It's not yet clear whether he'll start against the Golden Knights, especially since Jake Allen got the night off Saturday against Utah. Markstrom should see ample playing time in the near future, especially since Allen hasn't been particularly sharp in recent starts.
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Moves to IR
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Markstrom (knee) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.
Markstrom has missed the last seven games after suffering a sprained MCL in New Jersey's 5-1 win over Boston on Jan. 22. He received a timeline of 4-6 weeks for his recovery, making a return in early or mid-March possible. Markstrom has a 21-9-5 record with three shutouts, a 2.20 GAA and a .912 save percentage through 36 appearances this season. New Jersey recalled Tyler Brennan from AHL Utica on Tuesday to occupy the backup role behind Jake Allen.
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Set for 4-6 week absence
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Markstrom is expected to be out of action for 4-6 weeks after suffering a sprained MCL, the Devils announced Friday.
Fortunately for Markstrom and the Devils, that recovery period includes the two-week break for the 4 Nations Face-Off, so he won't miss as many games as he otherwise might have. In fact, if the veteran netminder can return in the four-week range, he would only miss seven games and would be ready to face the Stars on Feb. 22. Still, fantasy managers should probably plan for the backstop to miss a little more time and to return in early March. Don't be surprised to see Markstrom land on injured reserve in the next day or two in order to free up a roster spot for Nico Daws or Isaac Poulter to be called up from AHL Utica. Jake Allen figures to see the bulk of the netminding duties in Markstrom's absence.
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Will miss time
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Markstrom (lower body) is feeling better after sustaining an injury Wednesday versus the Bruins, but he will miss time, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports.
Markstrom doesn't have a specific timeline for his recovery. Expect Jake Allen to take over the starting role in the short term, while the Devils will make a move to call up a goalie -- likely Nico Daws or Isaac Poulter -- to fill the backup role.
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Departs Wednesday's contest
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Markstrom (lower body) limped off the ice after a collision with Justin Brazeau in the second period of Wednesday's game against the Bruins, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports.
Markstrom stopped six of seven shots prior to his injury. The 34-year-old was replaced by Jake Allen between the pipes, and it would likely be Allen to take on a starting role should Markstrom miss additional time. The Devils' next game is Saturday in Montreal.
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: In goal Wednesday
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Markstrom will get the starting nod at home versus the Bruins on Wednesday, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports.
Markstrom has lost three straight games during which he posted a 2.29 GAA to go with a 0-1-2 record. Despite the recent slump, the 34-year-old backstop has already reached the 20-win mark for the eighth consecutive season and should be capable of pushing for 30 for just the second time in his career.
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Third straight loss
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Markstrom made 18 saves on 20 shots in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Ottawa.
Markstrom was beaten twice at even strength on goals by Zack Ostapchuk and Artem Zub in Sunday's defeat. The 34-year-old Markstrom has lost three consecutive contests, and although he's 2-2-3 through seven appearances in January, he's posted a serviceable .912 save percentage and 2.38 GAA in that span. For the season, the 6-foot-6 goaltender holds a 21-9-5 record, .912 save percentage and 2.20 GAA through 35 outings. His next chance to return to the win column will be in a home matchup against the Bruins on Wednesday.
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Tending twine Sunday
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Markstrom will protect the home net versus Ottawa on Sunday, according to Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.
Markstrom will get the second half of New Jersey's back-to-back after Jake Allen played in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Philadelphia. The 34-year-old Markstrom has only two wins in his last seven outings (2-2-3) despite posting a solid .910 save percentage. He has a 21-8-5 record with a 2.20 GAA and a .913 save percentage through 34 appearances this season. Ottawa earned a 6-5 shootout win over Boston on Saturday.
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Battled brilliantly in loss
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Markstrom made 37 saves in a 4-3 overtime loss to Toronto on Thursday.
The Leafs tend to come in waves, and that's exactly what happened Thursday. Markstrom was magnificent at the time, but so were Auston Matthews and William Nylander, who each had two goals. He's been battling since the end of 2024, delivering a 2-2-3 record in his last seven starts. The Devils had a few breakdowns that cost them Thursday, and Markstrom paid the price. Still, the netminder is a great fantasy play with a sparkling 2.40 GAA, fifth-best in the NHL.
