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.
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Expected to start in Colorado
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Markstrom is scheduled to tend the road twine Tuesday against the Avalanche, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
Markstrom returned to the lineup Sunday as the backup to Jake Allen in Sunday's 4-3 overtime win over Colorado. The 35-year-old Markstrom will get the nod in Tuesday's rematch, and it'll be his first appearance since he suffered a lower-body injury Oct. 13 in Columbus. The Avalanche have lost four straight games (0-1-3) and rank 13th in the NHL with 3.30 goals per game in 2025-26.
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Dresses as backup
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Markstrom (lower body) is dressed for Sunday's game as the backup goaltender, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports Sunday.
It's not in the starting role, but Markstrom dressing at all is a good sign for the Devils. The 35-year-old was set to miss at least two weeks as of October 15, but his return to the lineup Sunday puts him ahead of that timeline. The Devils remained red-hot without him in the lineup but his return should provide an even bigger boost to the team, despite Markstrom's pedestrian start statistically (2-1-0 record, 3.88 GAA, .845 save percentage).
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Poised for 2-3 week absence
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Markstrom is expected to miss "a couple of weeks" with a lower-body injury according to head coach Sheldon Keefe on Wednesday.
There was speculation regarding Markstrom's status after the Devils recalled Nico Daws from the minors Wednesday. In three outings this year, including a relief appearance versus Columbus on Monday, the 35-year-old Markstrom has a 2-1-0 record and an .845 save percentage. Without Markstrom in the lineup, Jake Allen (undisclosed) is expected to see the bulk of the workload but could share plenty of starts with Daws. Given the length of his injury absence, Markstrom could be a candidate for injured reserve in the coming days.
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Little action in win
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Markstrom made 14 saves in a 5-3 win over Tampa Bay on Saturday.
The Bolts came out strong but quickly shrank after the Devils scored at the 8:30 mark of the first period. Even still, Markstrom had to be strong between the pipes. The netminder is now 1-1-0 with a 4.04 GAA and an .837 save percentage this season. We're not concerned; those numbers should improve over the next couple of weeks.
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Set to start Saturday
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Markstrom will protect the road goal Saturday versus the Lightning, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
Markstrom will get the nod in the Devils' second game, and he'll be looking to bounce back from a tough opener. He allowed five goals on 32 shots in a 6-3 loss to the Hurricanes on Thursday. The 35-year-old still has quite a bit of a leash as the Devils' top goalie, but if his struggles persist in the long run, Jake Allen could get more time.
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Allows two late goals in defeat
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Markstrom conceded five goals on 32 shots in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Hurricanes. One of the Hurricanes' goals was an empty-netter.
Markstrom and his club were in a tightly-contested game late in the final frame, but the Hurricanes exploded for three goals in the final three minutes. This was far from his best performance, though better days should be coming for Markstrom, as the Devils will likely give him plenty of offensive support throughout the season. Look for the Swedish netminder to get the nod again Saturday in Tampa Bay.
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Expected to start Thursday
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Markstrom is slated to patrol the visiting crease on Opening Night in Carolina on Thursday, according to Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.
Markstrom rebounded from a tough couple of seasons to post a 26-16-6 record with four shutouts, a 2.50 GAA and a .900 save percentage across 49 outings in 2024-25. He'll face a Carolina side that is expected to be at or near the top of the Metropolitan Division standings this season.
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Set to start Thursday
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Markstrom will protect the road goal in Thursday's preseason game versus the Rangers.
Markstrom will make his third start of the preseason. He's played roughly a full game over his first two appearances, allowing three goals on 21 shots. Expect Markstrom to get the full game Thursday so he can be stretched out for the Devils' Opening Night game versus the Hurricanes next Thursday.
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: In goal Tuesday
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Markstrom will defend the cage for Tuesday's preseason matchup with the Islanders at home, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
Markstrom put up 26 wins in 49 regular-season games with the Devils last season, his eighth straight year reaching the 20-win threshold. Still, during that eight-year stretch, the Swedish backstop has only notched 30 victories once, back in 2021-22 when he was with the Flames. With Jake Allen in the fold, Markstrom is unlikely to be asked to play 60 games a year, which could prevent him from putting up the big win totals like Connor Hellebuyck or Andrei Vasilevskiy.
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Heartbreaking loss in 2OT
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Markstrom made 49 saves Tuesday in the Devils' 5-4 double-overtime loss to the Hurricanes in Game 5 of their first-round series.
With New Jersey on the brink of elimination, Markstrom did everything he could to keep his team alive -- the Devils were outshot 19-4 in extra time, but the 35-year-old netminder finally got beaten by Sebastian Aho on a Carolina power play 4:17 into the second OT. Markstrom had an up-and-down regular season but still posted respectable numbers with a 26-16-6 record, 2.50 GAA and .900 save percentage, and with one year left on his current contract he should be back as the Devils' No. 1 goalie in 2025-26.
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Tending twine in must-win game
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Markstrom will protect the road goal versus the Hurricanes in Tuesday's Game 5, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports.
Markstrom is 1-3 despite a 2.53 GAA and a .913 save percentage over four playoff games. He's kept things moderately close in the series despite the Devils losing a defenseman to injury nearly every game of the playoffs so far. However, this is a must-win contest, so Markstrom will need to be at his best to send the series back to New Jersey.
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Yields four goals in home loss
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Markstrom conceded four goals on 28 shots in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Hurricanes in Game 4. The fifth marker was an empty-netter.
Markstrom allowed more than three goals for the first time this postseason, and the Devils were unable to overcome a 3-2 deficit in the second period, even with Frederik Andersen (undisclosed) exiting the game. Markstrom is down to a 1-3 record with a .913 save percentage and a 2.53 GAA over four playoff outings. The 35-year-old and his club are now on the brink of elimination ahead of Game 5, which takes place in Raleigh on Tuesday.
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Tending twine Sunday
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Markstrom will patrol the home crease against Carolina on Sunday in Game 4, according to Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.
Markstrom made 25 saves in Friday's 3-2 double-overtime win over the Hurricanes in Game 3. He has given the Devils a chance to win each game of the team's first-round playoff series while posting a 1-2 record with a 2.08 GAA and a .929 save percentage through three outings.
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Keeps team in series
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Markstrom allowed two goals on 27 shots in Friday's 3-2 double-overtime win over the Hurricanes in Game 3.
Going down 3-0 in the series would likely have put the Devils out of the playoffs in short order, but Markstrom prevented that with this performance. He also got some much-needed goal support in the Devils' return to home ice. Markstrom is now 1-2 with seven goals allowed on 98 shots over three playoff contests. He'll look to even the series in Game 4 on Sunday.
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Gets little help in Game 2 loss
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Markstrom stopped 25 of 27 shots in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Hurricanes in Game 2 of their first-round series.
New Jersey grabbed a 1-0 lead early in the first period on a Jesper Bratt tally, but the game belonged to Carolina after that, with the game-winner coming on a Jordan Martinook shorthanded rush early in the second. Markstrom has played well to begin the postseason, giving up five goals on 71 shots, but that hasn't stopped the Devils from falling into an 0-2 hole. They'll try to turn things around when the series shifts to Jersey for Game 3 on Friday.
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Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Looking to even series Tuesday
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Markstrom will be between the road pipes against the Hurricanes on Tuesday in Game 2.
Markstrom handled his largest workload of the season in Game 1 on Sunday, turning aside 41 of 44 shots on net, but the Devils were able to muster up only one goal. It won't get any easier in Game 2, as New Jersey will be without Luke Hughes (upper body) and Brenden Dillon (lower body). Dennis Cholowski and Simon Nemec will make their playoff debuts due to those injuries, so Markstrom will need to be in top form in order to send the series back to New Jersey tied at 1-1.
