Jacob Markstrom Endures Kings Attack, Picks Up Win
5 years agoVancouver Canucks goaltender Jacob Markstrom stopped 49 of 51 shots on Saturday night, earning a win over the Kings. It was the fourth consecutive win for Markstrom, who faced his heaviest workload of the season. Vancouver also had 31 blocks, led by Alexander Edler with seven blocks, which underscores how one-sided the chances were in this game. Teammate Thatcher Demko had missed time recovering from a concussion, but even now that he has returned, the starter's role seems to be safely in Markstrom's hands as he has started each of the last nine games. A save percentage of .919 percent and 13 wins put Markstrom inside the top 15 in each category, making him a solid starting option in all but the toughest matchups.
Source: NHL.com
Source: NHL.com